Maintenance Millwright (Underground Mining)

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 Canadas 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.
As a member of the Maintenance Team the JP Millwright will report to the Team Lead Fixed Plant and work a two (2) weeks on two (2) weeks off rotation at the Ekati mine site. The JP Millwright will provide mechanical services on surface and underground equipment ensuring mine production needs are met.
Read and interpret blueprints/drawings produce rough sketches (abbreviations symbols for machining/welding/assembly tolerances etc.);
Install align dismantle and move stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment such as pumps compressors conveyors sizers crushers and vibrating screens according to layout plans using hand and power tools;
Fabricate overhaul or modify parts of equipment (e.g. cut shape machine and weld) within time frames outlined in the maintenance schedule;
Operate hoisting and lifting devices such as cranes jacks to position machinary and parts during the installation set-up and repair of machinery;
Conduct equipment inspections in response to operator concerns or as outlined by the maintenance schedule and detect and diagnose troubles (e.g. vibration heat odor abnormal instrument response etc.);
Operate machine tools to fabricate parts required during overhaul maintenance or set-up of machinery;
Assemble machinery and equipment prior to installation using hand and power tools and welding equipment;
Mentorship of employees trainees and trades people;
Follow all Company specific safety protocols and Occupational Health & Safety policies and procedures;
Oversee and ensure that contractors assigned to your responsibility meet quality cost and schedule targets;
Work with other trades in a flexible team environment to achieve best-in-class efficiency and productivity.
Certificate as a Red Seal/Interprovincial Journeyperson Millwright;
High School Diploma or GED equivalent;
Minimum of 3 - 5 years experience preferably in a mining or industrial environment;
Certification in Vibration Analysis is an asset;
Demonstrated experience in hands-on support of operations technical and maintenance work teams;
Knowledge of Reliability Centered Maintenance concepts desirable;
Working knowledge of SAP and basic computer literacy with willingness to learn new computer skills;
Able to work comfortably in a surface and underground environments from heights and in confined spaces;
Ability to comprehend a situation and identify underlying causes use knowledge and experience to tackle and solve technical issues;
Class 5 drivers license is required.
At Burgundy Diamond Mines we believe people are our most important asset. We believe in establishing strong lasting and respectful relationships with the people and communities with whom we work.
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
The Company provides travel to and from the Ekati mine site out of Calgary Yellowknife and other northern fly points.
Members should clearly identify their IBA status on the online job application and resume to receive priority consideration.