Journeyperson Welder

Burgundy Diamond; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier global diamond company is seeking a Journeyperson Welder for a six-month term at the Ekati mine site. The role involves welding and fabrication within a mobile maintenance team, requiring proficiency in multiple welding techniques and safety compliance. Candidates must possess a Red Seal certification and have 3-5 years of experience in an industrial or mining setting. The company offers strong support for employee well-being, including accommodations and meals.

Benefits

Accommodations and meals

Fully equipped gym

Recreation facilities

Leadership training and apprenticeship opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a mining or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated hands-on support of operations and maintenance.
• Class 5 driver license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform general welding work including fabrication and repairs.
• Maintain crusher/sizing machinery in all weather conditions.
• Repair and troubleshoot stationary equipment and structural welding.

Skills

Welding (SMAW, GMAW, FCAW)

Blueprint and technical drawing interpretation

Gouging metals using air-arc

SAFETY compliance

Education

Certificate as a Red Seal/Interprovincial Journeyperson Welder

High school Diploma or GED

Tools

Acetylene welding/cutting torch

SAP

Job description

Position Title: Journeyperson Welder

Employment Type: Term, 6 month

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 Canada’s 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.

Burgundy has an office in Calgary, Canada.

Position Overview

As a member of the Mobile Maintenance Team, you will report to the Superintendent, Mobile Maintenance and work a two (2) weeks on/ two (2) weeks off rotation at the Ekati mine site, this role will be responsible for surface welding and fabrication within the mobile maintenance team. The successful candidate must focus on safety, quality, and accuracy of work and shall be adaptable to changing roles within the function. This is a six month term beginning ASAP.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• General welding work, including but not necessarily limited to fabricating, field repairs, etc.
• Daily work maintaining our crusher/sizing machinery year around in all weather conditions
• Welding on heavy plate (up to 50mm and thicker) to satisfactory standards
• Proficient in SMAW, GMAW and FCAW welding
• Gouge metals using the air-arc gouging process
• Perform detailed welding techniques and weld components in flat, vertical and overhead positions
• Proficient in reading blueprints, specifications, production layouts and technical drawings
• Experienced with acetylene welding/ cutting torch
• Repair and trouble shoot all stationary equipment, Structural welding and repairs
• Always protect the safety and well-being of yourself and your co-workers. Follow all Company specific safety protocols and Occupational Health & Safety policies and procedures.

Education/Experience

• Certificate as a Red Seal/ Interprovincial Journeyperson Welder
• High school Diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience, preferably in a mining or industrial environment
• Demonstrated experience in hands-on support of operations, technical, and maintenance work teams
• ASME for pressure vessel and pressure pipe knowledge would be an asset
• Experience with stationary equipment maintenance, preventive and predictive maintenance systems and maintenance trouble shooting techniques
• Working knowledge of SAP and basic computer literacy with willingness to learn new computer skills would be an asset
• Class 5 driver license is required

What we offer:

At Burgundy Diamond Mines, we believe people are our most important asset. This is why we are fully committed to the health, safety and well-being of our employees. We believe in establishing strong lasting and respectful relationships with the people and communities with whom we work.

We are dedicated to developing our workforce and to creating an environment where people can learn, grow and take on new responsibilities. We build capacity within our workforce by offering leadership training, apprenticeship positions and adult education initiatives. On site we provide accommodations and meals, a fully equipped gym and recreation facilities.

Additional Information:

The Company provides travel to and from the Ekati mine site out of Calgary, Yellowknife, and other northern fly points.

Preference will be given to qualified applicants from our Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) Groups. Members should clearly identify their IBA status on the online job application and resume to receive priority consideration.

To Apply:

Visit https://burgundydiamonds.com/careers/

Closing Date:

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.