Job Description

Technical Operator

• Key role in a diverse and global organization;
• Previous experience with multi-national companies
• Role based in Yellowknife, NT

About the role Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. We are looking for a Technical Operator to join our Product Splitting Facility (PSF) in Yellowknife. The Technical Operator is responsible for cleaning and sorting diamonds using a range of chemical processes to ensure diamond value is maximized. Working at the Yellowknife Corporate office, you will be responsible for;

• Conduct preventative maintenance on equipment and look for improvements to equipment or procedures. Also conduct repairs on the equipment when required.
• Sieve and sort diamonds to facilitate product flow through the PSF, conducting sieve checks to ensure sieving accuracy.
• Sort diamonds to ensure no non-diamond material is present.
• Maintain accurate records and reports of all tasks.
• As required, sort diamonds using the Diasort machine, ensuring that diamonds are accurately classified into grainer and carat categories.
• Assist in valuation processes
• Work safely and responsibly with a range of acids and caustic.
• Maintain a clean and safe working area in accordance with established operating standards.
• Complete assigned monthly maintenance checks
• Maintain enough chemical inventories to satisfy immediate demands.
• Acquire competencies in RTDS for both technical cleaning, sorting, and valuation processes
• Maintain or improve ISO 9001 standard and requirements.
• Work with mine partners and government representatives during the valuation process.
• Safety run the neutralizing processes and evaporator
• Ensure supervisor and superintendent are made aware of any concerns that prevent the regular flow of processing goods.
• Complete requests for processing non production material for tests, data and process capability.
• Conducting work within established security standards in regards to handling high value product
• Work with PSF Security on diamond loss/ OTL
• Conduct all the above responsibilities in a manner that adheres to established standard operating procedures

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll bring To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• Any laboratory operating experience: experience in the handling and sorting of diamonds is preferred.
• Grade 12 chemistry and math/physics.
• Training as a laboratory operator.
• Working knowledge of a range of common office computer software.
• An understanding of how to handle hazardous chemicals in a laboratory or production setting.
• Ability to read manuals & follow SOPs
• Experience working with people from different cultures and knowledge of the unique challenges and opportunities presented to those living in the North are assets.

Northern residency and experience working in a cross-cultural environment, coupled with knowledge of the unique challenges and opportunities presented to those living in the North, are assets. Hiring priority will be given to qualified applicants who are beneficiaries of the DDMI Participation Agreement Groups and to qualified applicants residing in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Territories. Members must clearly identify their status on the online job application and resume if they wish to receive priority consideration. What we offer Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you\xe2\x80\x99ve helped the world progress.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Career development to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• A competitive compensation
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical programs, pension and savings plans
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Leave for all of life\xe2\x80\x99s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)

About Rio Tinto Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs \xe2\x80\x93 striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can\xe2\x80\x99t do it on our own, so we\xe2\x80\x99re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities Working at Rio Tinto also means choosing to be part of a company designated as one of Canada\'s Top 100 Employers in 2023 for a 4th consecutive year. For more information, click here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6999447814468497408 Where you\xe2\x80\x99ll be working Located in the Northwest Territories of Canada, the Diavik Diamond Mine is a producer of gem-quality diamonds. At Diavik, a strong focus is placed on protecting the local environment, as well as supporting communities through employment and education. Every Voice Matters At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA2 community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome \xe2\x80\x93 they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.