Job Description

Location: Yellowknife ,Northwest Territories,Canada

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.

Reporting to the Electrical Services Team Leader, you will maintain and operate boilers, piping systems, and equipment related to heating, ventilation and pressure vessels at the EKATI Diamond Mine. Emphasis is on participating in maintenance and upkeep of plumbing, water and building facilities.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and perform corrective action and minor repairs to prevent equipment or system failure;
• Maintain a daily log of operation, maintenance and safety activities, and write reports about plant operation;
• Analyze and record instrument readings and equipment malfunctions;
• Perform maintenance tasks on multiple boiler plants;
• Perform routine maintenance on Mill Wide glycol heating and heat recovery systems
• Perform routine maintenance on building heating and building ventilation systems (BMS / BAS)
• Maintain and repair boilers and oil fired furnaces for stand-alone buildings on the mine site;
• You will ensure compliance to company quality and safety standards as well as statutory requirements.

Education/Experience

• You will have an applicable trade qualification in relevant discipline (Journeyperson Certification);
• Minimum 4th Class Operating Engineer’s Certificate;
• A second trade ticket in the oil burner field would be an asset;
• Familiarity and ability to monitor and adjust set points to Siemens and Johnson Controls building management systems;
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience working in an Institutional or Industrial setting;
• An overriding commitment to safety is a must;
• To round out the required skill-set, you will be computer literate, proficient with Microsoft Office and SAP, as well as proficient with report writing.

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 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.

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