Job Description

Technician, Instrumentation \xe2\x80\x93 Expression of Interest

• Be part of a global mining organization with a strong focus on safety
• Work with an exceptional team of operations and maintenance people
• Located at the Diavik Diamond Mine site
• Full time Permanent or Fixed term opportunity

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are currently accepting applications for an Instrumentation Technician to be responsible in providing electrical/instrument support (automation equipment maintenance) in response to operational changes resulting from the malfunction, breakdown, relocation, replacement or installation of new equipment associated with the autonomous equipment in the underground mine part of our Underground Fixed Plant Asset Management department. The Instrumentation Technician is also an instrumental part of the planning team during the installation or modification of new or existing equipment.

Reporting to the Underground Fixed Plant Maintenance Supervisor, this position will be based at the Lac De Gras Underground mine site and will be working on two weeks on and two weeks off (alternating night shift and day shift) rotational schedule on a 12 hours per shift day.

The Main responsibilities will be:

• Installing, troubleshooting, designing, commissioning, and maintaining all control systems, electrical, motor control, radios, and solid-state controllers associated with the Tele-remote Systems.
• Working with operations assisting in the daily operating needs of the field.
• Maintaining equipment, parts, and supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed equipment parts, and supplies, placing requests with the planners and following up on deliveries when required.
• Performing machine ownership responsibilities on assigned equipment to exceed expectation of ensuring equipment is in proper working condition to meet safety, quality and productivity expectation.
• Communicating with your immediate lead hand or supervisor on daily activity and any issues whether positive or negative to ensure a healthy work environment and continuity between technicians and crews.
• Demonstrating leadership through direction and guidance of daily activities.
• Addressing and mitigating safety/environmental risks to ensure all daily safety protocols are being met.
• Delivering and supporting operational technology in support of business objectives.
• Maintaining excellent documentation including but not limited to work orders, commissioning documentation, daily reports, as-builts, status reports, safety and maintenance programs, JHA, SOP and Preventative Maintenance documentation.
• Communicating clearly and effectively with onsite departments, in house expertise as well as equipment suppliers/field service technicians.
• Being a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Working and Promoting Safety within the underground fixed plant department through completing other related work as assigned by the Fixed Plant Maintenance Supervisor, Lead Hand, or Senior Managers.
• Operating mobile equipment \xe2\x80\x93 specifically aerial work platforms and scissor lifts, tele-handlers, front end loaders as required.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll bring

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• Interprovincial red seal Instrumentation or Industrial Electrician ticket, job specific experience will be taken into consideration.
• Advanced understanding of process system automation, PLC Controls, Fixed plant, Mobile equipment and motor control systems.
• Excellent knowledge and troubleshooting skills in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code and Mines Act.
• Minimum 5 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience working with Atlas Copco ST14/18 and drilling tele remote systems in a large-scale underground mining operation.
• Current St. John\xe2\x80\x99s Ambulance Standard First Aid Certificate with CPR is an asset.
• Excellent oral, written and active-listening skills.
• Highly organized and ability to work in high stress situations and resolve issues.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently and as part of a team.
• A strong safety mindset.

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.
• 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.)

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.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, 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:

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