Equipment Operator, Utility 1 Materials

3 days 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

As part of the Materials Management & Logistics team and reporting to the Materials Management Team Leader, the Equipment Operator - Utility 1, will be responsible for checking off and sort incoming freight deliveries, offloading and loading of all aircrafts and other related airport apron activities, participate in all Winter Road activities such as unloading, unstrapping, and escorting Winter Road trucks and the delivery of fuel and lubes to all required operational mining equipment and bulk fuel delivery to day tanks around the site.

The successful candidate must be able to safely operate various equipment including loaders, forklifts, skid steers, zoom booms, genie lifts, Bulk fuel tankers, lube trucks and tractor trailers. The successful candidate must be self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi- task and can work independently, as well as part of a team to achieve best-in-class efficiency and productivity. Physical requirements include climbing, lifting, working outdoors in extreme cold weather conditions and must be able to sustain periods of standing, sitting, walking, bending, kneeling and working at heights. Night shift rotations may also be required.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Complete the checking off and sorting of incoming freight and safely deliver freight to various site locations with the use of five (5) flat deck truck or tractor/trailer, ensuring all         loads are properly secured;
• Safely loading and unloading of all freight aircrafts, operation of de-icing truck, de-icing of aircrafts and unloading luggage from passenger flights;
• Building of backhauls, including supplying weights for each back-haul item;
• Snow removal from various logistics and laydown yards as required;
• Operate bulk lube and bulk fuel trucks including Cat 730 & 745, Tractor Trailer & perform required services on Heavy Equipment such as greasing, fueling, and fluid top ups, as    required.
• Maintain inventory levels in all locations, distribute fuel and lubes to all locations when required;
• Operate computerized Fuel management System
•  All Winter Road activities including unloading, unstrapping and escorting of all winter road trucks and preparing the laydowns and staging areas for both winter road front   and     back hauls;
• Safe operation of various equipment including IT28, IT38 and IT62 loaders, various forklifts, skid steers, zoom booms, Genie lifts, tractor trailers, five (5) ton flat deck   truck,        cube van and lube truck;
• Support the warehouse activities such as explosive and inventory deliveries;
• Safe operation of all vehicles and equipment, with good knowledge of site locations and roadways;
• Perform deliveries in timely manner in line with maintenance and operational requirements;
• Practice good housekeeping at all times to ensure a safe and clean worksite, including general housekeeping and maintenance of the lube room;
• Daily equipment inspection documented in 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

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent;
• Class 1 driver’s license with Airbrake certification would be considered an asset;
• Previous experience operating heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of WHMIS, which includes familiarity of chemical products, use, disposal and Safety Data Sheets applications.
• Experience in the fuel delivery, fuel distribution and/or fuel management;
• Experience in mining operations or industrial settings;
• Bulk lube truck and bulk fuel truck experience;
• Working knowledge of SAP and computer literacy with willingness to learn new computer skills;
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team to achieve best-in-class efficiency and productivity;
• Self-motivated with excellent time management skills and the ability to manage competing demands and meet deadlines;
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to communicate

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.

Burgundy Diamond Mines offers 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 our 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.

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

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