Equipment Operator - Production Loader

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

Reporting to the Surface Mining Team Leader and working two (2) weeks on followed by two (2) weeks off, the Surface Mining Production Loader Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient operation of the production wheel loader in an open pit loading environment.

The Production Loader operator will liaise with the dispatcher and mechanics to ensure the mechanical availability of the Loader.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

Safely operate the Production Loader to meet daily plan and production targets;

Safely load all haul trucks, haul truck operator safety while being loaded is paramount.

• Demonstrate the ability to maintain an even and level floor by cutting and filling areas without wheel spin in an efficient manner;
• Set the bucket / boom limits to load and fill the bucket with material smoothly and efficiently to load haulage trucks;
• Maintain the correct cycle time and instruct the haulage trucks to spot and que in the correct manner;
• Determine when to use the variable torque converter (VCTC) and how to apply it efficiently;
• Understand and demonstrate the ability to utilize the Wenco system to maintain an efficient mining cycle to report the load / haul cycle of the assigned unit;
• Identify the correct operating parameters of each unit, relating to the elimination of equipment damage, tire failure and abusive operating techniques;
• Other duties and assignments as requested.

Education / Experience

• Qualified to operate 994K, 992K and 988 wheel loaders;
• Qualified to load 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

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.

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