Millwright Technician

Burgundy Diamond Mines is a leading global diamond company that prides itself on producing and delivering ethically sourced diamonds from mine to market. With a strong focus on diamond origin and traceability, the company's vertically integrated business model ensures a seamless journey from mine to retail sales.

Headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, Burgundy Diamond Mines has established a reputation for innovation and excellence in the diamond industry. The company's commitment to sustainability and social responsibility is reflected in its CanadaMarkTM program, which assures customers that Burgundy Diamonds are produced with the utmost care for the environment and local communities.

The Journeyperson Millwright will join the Maintenance Team at the Ekati mine site, working a two-weeks-on, two-weeks-off rotation. This role requires a skilled mechanical technician to provide maintenance services on surface and underground equipment, ensuring mine production needs are met.

• Read and interpret blueprints, produce sketches, and fabricate parts as required;
• Install, align, dismantle, and move industrial machinery and equipment, such as pumps, conveyors, and crushers;
• Operate hoisting and lifting devices, such as cranes and jacks, to position machinery and parts;
• Conduct equipment inspections, detect and diagnose troubles, and operate machine tools to fabricate parts;
• Mentorship of employees, trainees, and trades people;
• Ensure the safety and well-being of yourself and colleagues, following all Company safety protocols and Occupational Health & Safety policies;
• Oversee contractors to meet quality, cost, and schedule targets;
• Collaborate with other trades in a flexible team environment to achieve best-in-class efficiency and productivity.

• Certificate as a Red Seal/Interprovincial Journeyperson Millwright;
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent;
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in a mining or industrial environment;
• Manual Lathe, Milling Machine, and Radial Drill experience required;
• Certification in Vibration Analysis is an asset;
• Demonstrated experience in hands-on support of operations, technical, and maintenance work teams;
• Knowledge of Reliability Centered Maintenance concepts desirable;
• Working knowledge of SAP and basic computer literacy with willingness to learn new computer skills;
• Able to work comfortably in surface and underground environments, from heights, and in confined spaces;
• Ability to comprehend complex situations and identify underlying causes, use knowledge and experience to tackle and solve technical issues;
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task;
• Class 5 driver's license required.

Burgundy Diamond Mines is committed to the health, safety, and well-being of its employees. We offer a competitive salary, performance bonus, and total compensation package, including company-paid extended health, dental, and vision care, an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP), employer-matched pension, generous paid vacation and personal days, and employee discounts. On-site accommodations and meals are provided, along with a fully equipped gym and recreation facilities.

The Company provides travel to and from the Ekati mine site out of Calgary, Yellowknife, and other northern fly points. Preference will be given to qualified applicants from our Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) Groups. Members should clearly identify their IBA status on the online job application and resume to receive priority consideration.