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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 ensures that its diamonds are sustainably produced and support ethical investment in Canadian Northern Indigenous communities.

As a vertically integrated business, Burgundy Diamond Mines has established itself in the market through its innovative strategy and unique business model, focused on capturing margins along the full value chain of the diamond market. The company has a presence in Perth, Australia, Calgary, Canada, and Antwerp, Belgium, with a cutting and polishing facility in Perth and a diamond sales office in Antwerp.

The JP Millwright will be a key member of the Maintenance Team, reporting to the Process Plant Team Leader and working a two (2) weeks on, two (2) weeks off rotation at the Ekati mine site. The successful candidate will provide mechanical services on surface and underground equipment, ensuring mine production needs are met.

• Read and Interpret Blueprints/Drawings

The JP Millwright will be responsible for reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings, producing rough sketches, and identifying abbreviations, symbols, and tolerances.

The successful candidate will install, align, dismantle, and move stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment, such as pumps, conveyors, sizers, crushers, and vibrating screens, according to layout plans using hand and power tools.

The JP Millwright will fabricate, overhaul, or modify parts of equipment, such as cutting, shaping, machining, and welding, within time frames outlined in the maintenance schedule.

The successful candidate will operate hoisting and lifting devices, such as cranes, jacks, and tractors, to position machinery and parts during the installation, set-up, and repair of machinery.

The JP Millwright will conduct equipment inspections in response to operator concerns or as outlined by the maintenance schedule, detecting and diagnosing troubles, such as vibration, heat, odor, and abnormal instrument response.

The successful candidate will operate machine tools to fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance, or set-up of machinery.

The JP Millwright will assemble machinery and equipment prior to installation using hand and power tools and welding equipment.

The successful candidate will mentor employees, trainees, and tradespeople, ensuring the transfer of knowledge and skills.

The JP Millwright will always protect the safety and well-being of themselves and their co-workers, following all Company-specific safety protocols and Occupational Health & Safety policies and procedures.

The successful candidate will oversee and ensure that contractors assigned to their responsibility meet quality, cost, and schedule targets.

The JP Millwright will work 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 a Surface and Underground Environment, from Heights, and in Confined Spaces
• Ability to Comprehend a Situation and Identify Underlying Causes, Use Knowledge and Experience to Tackle and Solve Technical Issues
• Self-Motivated with Excellent Organizational Skills and 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 believe in establishing strong, lasting, and respectful relationships with the people and communities with whom we work.

We are dedicated to developing our workforce and creating an environment where people can learn, grow, and take on new responsibilities. We build capacity within our workforce by offering leadership training, apprenticeship positions, and adult education initiatives.

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, as well as a Dependent Scholarship Program and employee discounts.

On-site, we provide accommodations and meals, 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.