Job Description

Company Description

We are the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading diamond company, powered by thousands of people around the world who are driven to support thriving local communities, protect the natural environment, and stand with women and girls, focused on Building Forever.

Established in 1888, our expertise ranges from exploration and diamond recovery, to rough diamond sales and diamond jewellery retail. In Canada we operate the Gahcho Ku\xc3\xa9 Mine in the Northwest Territories, are working to advance the Chidliak Project on Baffin Island and have an active exploration program looking for Canada\xe2\x80\x99s next great diamond mine.

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.

If you like chasing demanding targets, thrive on making decisions in the pursuit of brilliance, and enjoy the support of the world\xe2\x80\x99s finest experts, we have a place for you.



The De Beers Group of Companies has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and energetic individual to join the Process Plant Team at the Gahcho Ku\xc3\xa9 Mine Site based in the Northwest Territories. Reporting to the Process Plant Supervisor and working a 14 day on/14 day off rotation, this position is responsible for ensuring optimum plant operations to maximize throughput and diamond recovery.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to all security policies and report any issues that may harm the people, environment, information or product. The ideal candidate is one who is committed to safe working practices and strives for zero harm.

Key responsibilities:

• Operating the crushers, rock breakers, scrubbers, conveyors, vibrating screens, pumps, thickeners, dense media separation and recovery specific equipment;
• Monitoring and inspecting plant equipment and systems to detect equipment malfunctions and ensure plant systems are operating normally;
• Recording process data and reporting any deviations to plant conditions or parameters to minimize plant delays and breakdowns;
• Completing and maintaining plant logs and reports; and
• Maintaining areas and responsibilities according to standard operating procedures and preventative maintenance;
• Supporting movement of personnel through the Process Plant progression.

This position will be on a two (2) weeks in/ two (2) weeks out rotation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent life skills;
• At least five (5) years of experience working in a Mine Mineral processing facility preferred;
• Experience in the Process Plant; and
• Industrial background;
• Heavy Equipment operation aptitude & knowledge would be seen as an asset (Excavators/Shovel (PC5500/2000/1250/390/210) Loaders (WA1200/900/600/500), Dozers/Rubber Tire Dozers, Graders, and/or Haul Trucks (980/930/830);
• Computer literacy equivalent to working knowledge of the MS Suite of programs;

• Strong communication skills;
• Proven commitment to Safety, Health and Environmental standards.
• Please note, preference will be given to Members of the Deninu Ku\xc3\xa9, Lutsel K\xe2\x80\x99e Dene First Nation, North Slave M\xc3\xa9tis Alliance, Northwest Territory M\xc3\xa9tis Nation, Tlicho Government, or Yellowknives Dene First Nation, followed by non-indigenous residents of the Northwest Territories.

Additional Information

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.

De Beers Group