Mobile Equipment Technician

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

Job summary

A leading diamond company is seeking a Mobile Equipment Technician to join its team in Northern Canada. This role involves maintaining medium and light-duty equipment and upholding strict safety protocols. The successful candidate will report to the Mobile Maintenance Superintendent and work a two-week on, two-week off rotation at the Ekati mine site. We offer competitive accommodations and meals, along with opportunities for professional growth. Interested candidates should apply through the company's official website.

Benefits

Leadership training

Apprenticeship positions

Accommodation and meals on-site

Gym and recreation facilities

Qualifications

• Must have experience with medium and light duty equipment.
• Strong background in safety and maintenance activities.
• Class 5 driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on mobile equipment.
• Conduct field inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Implement contamination control strategies on-site.

Skills

Medium and light-duty equipment experience

Organizational skills

Technical problem-solving

Computer literacy

Safety protocol adherence

Education

Certified Journeyperson Red Seal Heavy Equipment Technician

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Position Title: Mobile Equipment Technician

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, the Mobile Equipment Technician will report to the Superintendent, Mobile Maintenance and work a two‑week on, two‑week off rotation at the Ekati mine site. The mobile Equipment Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient maintenance of medium and light‑duty equipment on site. 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:

• Complete initial field inspections, preventive maintenance, field repairs, component changes, and all other standard maintenance activities required to maintain site equipment;
• Execute the site’s contamination control strategy including fluid monitoring, formal pre‑fill protocols and on‑site filtration device and procedures;
• Perform all services in connection with site equipment, parts and components;
• Mentorship of employees, trainees and trades people;
• 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;
• Work with other trades in a flexible team environment to achieve best‑in‑class efficiency and productivity.

Education/Experience:

• Certified Journeyperson Red Seal Heavy Equipment Technician or other relevant Journeyperson trade certificate related to mobile equipment;
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent;
• Must have experience with medium and light duty equipment;
• Experience with Dual Powered Road trains, Kenworth, Western Star, Detroit, and Light Vehicles is preferred;
• Working knowledge of SAP and basic computer literacy with willingness to learn new computer skills;
• Ability to comprehend a situation and identify underlying causes, use knowledge and experience to tackle and solve technical issues;
• Self‑motivated with excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi‑task;
• Class 5 driver’s 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.