Job Description

Company Description

You'll make it happen

You communicate openly and enjoy being part of a fantastic team with an unwavering commitment to safety. Come and join us working at Gahcho Kue Mine one of the world's greatest mines.

We're the world's leading diamond company - a unique luxury business that thrives on the creativity, passion and knowledge of our people.

To push our company forwards, we always need to think differently. We welcome diverse perspectives, people who think rigorously and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions.

In return, we provide you with the space and support to grow and achieve your ambitions



De Beers Group has an opportunity for an energetic, self-motivated individual to join the Engineering and Site Services team at the Gahcho Kue Mine Site based in the Northwest Territories. Reporting to the Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor, this position will be responsible to install and maintain field instruments in a safe, functional, reliable condition and provide customer service to the Site maintenance and operations teams. The ideal candidate is one who is committed to safe working practices and strives for zero harm.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Complete preventative maintenance service and quality repair of equipment in accordance with planning functions and coordination with work plan activity and maintenance schedule of all field instruments and recovery plant equipment;
• Ensure all process instrumentation and gauge measurement systems are correctly installed, inspected or calibrated based on Maintenance plans or OEM guidelines;
• Ensure all field instruments connected to process control systems or loops interface effectively with each other and provide accurate readings and remote feedback;
• Ensure all work is completed professionally in line with OEM design requirements and adheres to site specifications, trade code and regulatory standards;
• Identify spare parts requirements to maintain equipment design performance;
• Timely communicate or report equipment found in unsafe operating condition;
• Continuously develop and implement best and most effective practices to assure quality, safety and efficiency of procedures;
• Provide assistance in scoping and planning of new work and
• Perform ad-hoc work duties or train other personnel as part of the Cross-discipline Learning and Development initiative.

This is a site-based position working 14 days in/14 days out rotation.

Qualifications

• Interprovincial Journeyperson certification as an Instrumentation technician;
• Experience in an industrial setting (minimum 5 years); remote mine site experience an asset;
• Experience with new installations, troubleshooting and other instrumentation related works;
• Ability to read and comprehend Instrumentation drawings;
• Ability to operate within MS Office and SAP environment;
• Ability to build productive working relationships with all departments on site;
• Ability to communicate and approach work in a professional and effective manner;
• Experience working at a remote mining site and in a cross-cultural work environment; and
• Proven commitment to Safety, Health and Environmental Standards.

Preference given to members of the Lutsel K'e Dene First Nation; Deninu Kue, , North Slave Metis Alliance, Northwest Territory Metis Nation, Tlicho Government, or Yellowknives Dene First Nation and residents of the NWT

Additional Information

Your opportunity for a brilliant career

We're the world's leading diamond company, powered by thousands of people around the world, with a mission to support local communities, protect our natural environment and shape a brighter future.

We market our polished diamonds through two brands, Forevermark and De Beers Jewellers, while our Element Six operation is the world leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond materials for industrial and electronic applications.

We've opened research and development centres around the world in our mission to evolve the diamond industry for the better, and we take our environmental responsibility seriously. We work to minimise the impact of our operations, investing heavily to find a balance between economic growth and long-term sustainability.

We seek talented people who share our belief in a better future for mining and are ready to make a difference. Are you one of them?

Safety

Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.

COVID Vaccination

Since safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines have become widely available this year and have been proven to be a very effective and safe way of protecting people and reducing COVID-19 transmission, we have strongly encouraged employees to get vaccinated at the earliest possible opportunity. As our mining operations are fly-in fly-out, vaccination is required to travel to sites.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential.

Background Checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

Referral

This opportunity is open to a paid referral incentive according to the Employee Referral Program (HRM.AD.21.01). Referral incentives are applicable to De Beers Group internal employees only.

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