Equipment Operator

3 weeks ago


Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada Burgundy Diamond Full time
About Burgundy Diamond Mines

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 Ekati Diamond Mine in Canada's Northwest Territories serves as a benchmark for the industry.

Headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, Burgundy has established a reputation for innovation and a unique vertically integrated business model that captures margins along the full value chain of the diamond market. The company's commitment to sustainability and social responsibility is reflected in its CanadaMarkTM program, which assures manufacturers, retailers, and customers that Burgundy Diamonds are sustainably produced and support ethical investment in Canadian Northern Indigenous communities.

Job Overview

The Surface Mining Production Loader Operator plays a critical role in the safe and efficient operation of the production wheel loader in an open pit loading environment. Reporting to the Surface Mining Team Leader, this position requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Operate the production wheel loader to meet daily plan and production targets, ensuring safe and efficient loading of haul trucks.
  • Maintain an even and level floor by cutting and filling areas without wheel spin, promoting efficient mining cycles.
  • Set bucket/boom limits to load and fill the bucket with material smoothly and efficiently, loading haulage trucks in a timely manner.
  • Monitor and maintain the correct cycle time, instructing haulage trucks to spot and queue in the correct manner.
  • Determine when to use the variable torque converter (VTC) and apply it efficiently, minimizing equipment damage and tire failure.
  • Utilize the Wenco system to maintain an efficient mining cycle, reporting load/haul cycles of assigned units.
  • Identify and implement correct operating parameters for each unit, eliminating equipment damage, tire failure, and abusive operating techniques.
Requirements
  • Qualified to operate 994K, 992K, and 988 wheel loaders.
  • Experience loading haul trucks in a production open pit environment.
  • Previous equipment operating experience preferred.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment.
What We Offer

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 Arctic's Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) Groups.



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