Equipment Operator, Road Train

2 months ago


Yellowknife, Canada Burgundy Diamond Full time

 

About Burgundy Diamond Mines

Burgundy Diamond Mines is a premier global diamond company that proudly produces and delivers ethically sourced diamonds from mine to market. Tracing diamonds end-to-end from its world-renowned Ekati Diamond Mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories, right through to retail diamond sales, creates unquestionable diamond origin and traceability.

Founded in Perth, Western Australia, Burgundy has established itself in the market through its innovative strategy and unique vertically integrated business model, focused on capturing margins along the full value chain of the diamond market. Burgundy is part of CanadaMark™, a program that assures manufacturers, retailers and customers, that Burgundy Diamonds are sustainably produced and support ethical investment in Canadian Northern Indigenous communities.

Burgundy has an office and a cutting and polishing facility in Perth, Australia, an office in Calgary, Canada and a diamond sales office in Antwerp, Belgium.

Position Overview

Working as part of the DPRT production team – Road Train operators will report to the DPRT Team Leader and work on a two (2) week on, two (2) week off rotation at the Ekati mine. The Equipment Operator - Road Train will ensure the safe and efficient operation of the road train ore haulage unit in a complex surface mining environment as well as other essential mining equipment. The successful candidate will work in a flexible team environment to achieve best-in-class efficiency and productivity.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

  • Ensure safe and efficient operation of the road trains;
  • Operate other mining equipment (loader, grader), as required;
  • Effective communication using a 2-way radio system;
  • Successfully use an electronic production data collection system (WENCO);
  • Maintain equipment integrity and complete job hazard analysis reports and equipment logbooks;
  • Always protect the safety and well-being of yourself and your co-workers. Follow all Company specific safety protocols and Occupational Health & Safety policies and procedures.

Education/Experience

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience operating B-Trains, logging trucks and/or road trains (on or off highway);
  • Air Brake Certification from a Canadian Province;
  • Class 1 (Alberta or BC) or equivalent operating license (on highway tractor/trailer combination);
  • Working knowledge of an electronic production data collection system (i.e WENCO) and basic computer literacy, with a willingness to learn new computer skills;
  • Experience working in the mining industry, northern Canada, and an understanding of the northern regulatory environment is preferred;
  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.

 

What we offer

At Burgundy Diamond Mines, we believe people are our most important asset. This is why we are fully committed to the health, safety and well-being of our 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 to 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,

Additional Information

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. Members should clearly identify their IBA status on the online job application and resume to receive priority consideration.

Visit www.burgundydiamonds.com to apply and to learn more about our operations.

To Apply: Please apply through our careers page and indicate in writing that you are an internal candidate.

Closing Date: This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

 

 

 

 

 

 


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