Heavy Equipment Technician, Full Time, Fly In Fly Out – Gahcho Kué Mine, Northwest Territories De

Job Description:

De Beers Group Canada has an opportunity for a highly motivated Heavy Equipment Technician who will report to the Mobile Maintenance Supervisor at the Gahcho Kué Mine based in the Northwest Territories. This is a two (2) year full-time contract position including benefits with the possibility of converting to a permanent position. The position is a 14 days in/14 days out rotation. The successful incumbent will be responsible for the preventative maintenance and major repairs to mobile, auxiliary and stationary mining equipment, while continuously aligning daily functions to reflect the values of De Beers. The ideal candidate is one who is committed to safe working practices and strives for zero harm.

Rewards & Benefits:

• Charter point of pick up (POP) is Calgary or Yellowknife;
• Travel Allowance to help offset the costs of getting to the nearest POP;
• Quarterly operational bonus program;
• Remote Mine Site Premium;
• Salary Enhancement for working in the NWT;
• Rotational Overtime;
• Vacation Leave and Pay;
• Immediate participation in our 100% employer-paid extended health and dental benefits program (no waiting period);
• The Gahcho Kué Mine camp features a full-service dining room, and individual private bedrooms equipped with satellite cable television, telephones, and WiFi internet. There’s also a full-sized gymnasium, squash courts, and state-of-the-art fitness equipment.

Key responsibilities:

• Working with a team to conduct job risk assessments and safe work plans ahead of the work being completed and performing work in a safe well-managed manner;
• Conducting preventative maintenance and servicing of mobile equipment;
• Checking for proper performance and inspecting equipment to detect faults and malfunctions;
• Diagnosing, troubleshooting and determining extent of mechanical problems;
• Rebuilding components and working with manufacturers when necessary;
• Documenting and returning completed work orders in a timely manner;
• Communicating with Supervisors and co-workers to coordinate work and provide updates; and
• Providing input and working collaboratively with Planners and Schedulers to develop work packages.

Qualifications:

• Valid Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyperson’s Heavy Duty Technician Certification;
• A minimum of 12 months of surface mining field experience repairing and maintaining heavy earthmoving equipment required;
• Must be eligible to work in Canada;
• Experience with Komatsu as asset:
• Ability to communicate, share information and seek input to complete assigned work;
• Ability to approach work with a continuous product improvement mindset;
• Solid hydraulic and electrical skills, paired with the ability to read and understand schematics;
• Proven commitment to Safety, Health and Environmental Standards;
• Experience maintaining hydraulic shovels and SAP would be considered assets; and
• Experience working at a remote mining site and in a cross cultural work environment.