Power Generation Lead Hand Technician

Anglo American / De Beers Group; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading diamond company is seeking a Power Generation Lead Hand Technician in Canada’s Northwest Territories. This role involves leading a team to operate and maintain power generation equipment on a Fly-In-Fly-Out basis. The ideal candidate will have a Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certification and substantial experience with power generation systems. Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Joining this team means contributing to environmental protection and supporting local communities.

Qualifications

• Valid Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) certification required.
• Minimum five years’ experience in operating and maintaining Power generation equipment.
• Valid Class 5 or equivalent Driver’s license with no restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Power generation technicians for operations and maintenance.
• Conduct job risk assessments and develop safe work plans.
• Perform engine failure analysis and field repairs with OEM tools.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Technician certification

Diagnostics and repairs

Team leadership

SAP proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certification

Minimum five years’ experience in an industrial setting

Job description

Power Generation Lead Hand Technician – Fly-In-Fly-Out

• Full-time

Be part of the team. The team that makes it happen.

We are the world’s 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. If you like chasing demanding targets, thrive on making decisions in the pursuit of brilliance, and enjoy the support of the world’s finest experts, we have a place for you.

De Beers Group has an exciting opportunity for an energetic and self‑motivated individual to support the Electrical & Instrumentation team at the Gahcho Kué Mine Site based in the Northwest Territories. Reporting to the Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor, the role is based within the Engineering and Site Services department. This is a site‑based position with a 14 days in, 14 days out rotation. This position is responsible for operating, maintaining and repairing the Site power generation equipment – Stationary & Mobile in a safe, functional and reliable manner. The ideal candidate is one who is committed to safe working practices and strives for zero harm.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead a team of Power generation technicians to operate, maintain and repair both prime power and standby power diesel generators rated 7.5kVA to 3,500 kVA;
• Maintain and repair all Powerhouse auxiliary mechanical and electrical equipment, including but not limited to waste heat recovery system and LV electrical systems to maintain safe, efficient and continuous powerhouse operations;
• Work with team to conduct job risk assessments and safe work plans ahead of work being completed;
• Perform engine failure analysis and field repairs using OEM diagnostic tools and Service instruction manuals;
• Complete PM inspections, testing and accurate reporting of engine downtime from defects/deficiencies;
• Inspect and ensure general and specialized tooling are in good working order and always safe to use;
• Liaise with Scheduler to ensure warranty claims are processed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with OEM policies;
• Assist Planners and Scheduler in developing scope of work, planning out and scheduling new work for both regular maintenance tasks and ad‑hoc engine overhauls or emergency repairs;
• Act like an owner to ensure all power generation equipment and areas are maintained to organizational SHE standards;
• Provide inputs to supervisors to complete scheduled work and emergency breakdown work to ensure safe and reliable power supply to end users;
• Record clear and detailed information and hours worked on work orders in SAP;
• Report hazard observations and near hits, and assist with incident investigations and follow‑up work.

Qualifications:

• Valid Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) certification;
• Minimum five years’ experience in an industrial setting which includes experience on operating and maintaining Power generation equipment;
• Ability to perform diagnostics and repairs on remote field equipment;
• Valid Class 5 or equivalent Driver’s license with no restrictions;
• Caterpillar C175 engine experience considered an asset;
• Ability to operate within MS Office and SAP environment;
• Ability to build productive working relationships with all departments;
• Ability to communicate and complete work in a professional and efficient manner.

Preference: Preference will be given to Members of the Deninu Kué, Lutsel K’e Dene First Nation, North Slave Métis Alliance, Northwest Territory Métis Nation, Tlicho Government, or Yellowknives Dene First Nation, followed by non‑indigenous residents of the Northwest Territories.