Senior Shovel TechnicianDe Beers GroupMining

De Beers Group; Canada; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

De Beers Group invites an experienced Heavy Duty Mechanic to join their Mobile Maintenance team at Gahcho Kué Mine. This position offers a challenging role involving the maintenance of state-of-the-art mining equipment while ensuring safe practices. Candidates will enjoy a competitive salary, impactful rewards, and a collaborative work culture focused on growth and safety in a remote environment.

Benefits

Up to 9% company contribution to pension plan

Relocation support available

Quarterly operational bonus program

Remote Living Allowance

Travel Allowance

100% employer paid extended health and dental benefit

Full service dining room on site

Private accommodations with amenities

Gym and recreational facilities

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience servicing hydraulic shovel equipment, particularly Komatsu.
• Training and experience with Komatsu Electrical and Hydraulic systems required.
• Experience working at a remote mining site and in a cross-cultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Conducting preventative maintenance and servicing of mobile equipment.
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical problems.
• Working with a continuous product improvement mindset.

Skills

Problem solving

Troubleshooting mechanical systems

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Troubleshooting hydraulic systems

Team communication

Education

Red Seal Journeyperson’s Heavy Duty Mechanic or Technician Qualification

Tools

Komtrax

SAP

Job description

When you join De Beers Group you can expect a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in in an environment with opportunities for learning and growth as an integral contributor to the success of Gahcho Kué Mine. From technical training to leadership programs and world class safety, we bring out the best in people. At De Beers Group we’re focused on more than just diamonds. We are driven by a desire to make life brilliant for our people, our customers and those living in the communities where we operate. Our business thrives on the creativity, passion, and knowledge of our people.

De Beers Group has an opportunity for an individual with Komatsu PC5500 Front Load Shovel experience to join the Mobile Maintenance team at the Gahcho Kué Mine. This position is responsible for the preventative maintenance and major repair to the PC5500 shovel, PC2000 Excavator, PC1250 Excavator, WA1200 Loader and other mobile mining equipment. The ideal candidate is one who is committed to safe working practices and strives for zero harm.

Rewards & Benefits :

• Earn up to a 9% company contribution to your pension plan;
• Relocation support is available to anyone who wishes to move to the Northwest Territories;
• Quarterly operational bonus program;
• Remote Living Allowance;
• Travel Allowance to offset the costs of getting to the nearest point of pick up;
• Immediate participation in our 100% employer paid extended health and dental benefit program (no waiting period); and
• The Gahcho Kué Mine camp features a full service dining room, individual private bedrooms equipped with satellite cable television, telephones and WiFi internet. There’s also a full-sized gymnasium, squash courts and state of the art fitness equipment.

Key responsibilities :

• Working with team to conduct job risk assessments and safe work plans ahead of the work being completed and performing work in a safe well-managed manner;
• Conducting preventative maintenance and servicing of mobile equipment;
• Checking for proper performance and inspecting equipment to detect faults and malfunctions;
• Diagnosing, troubleshooting and determining extent of mechanical problems;
• Working with a continuous product improvement mindset;
• Rebuilding components and working with manufacturers when necessary;
• Documenting and returning completed work orders in a timely manner;
• Communicating with Supervisors and co-workers to coordinate work and provide updates;
• Providing input and working collaboratively with Planners and Schedulers to develop work packages; and
• Following policies and standards such as safety, environmental, confidentiality and the code of conduct.
• Reporting to the Mobile Maintenance Supervisor, this is a site-based position with a 14 days in / 14 days out rotation.

Qualifications :

• Legally permitted to work in Canada;
• Valid interprovincial Red Seal Journeyperson’s Heavy Duty Mechanic or Technician Qualification;
• Experience servicing Komatsu and / or other Hydraulic shovel equipment (5-7 years);
• Training and experience with Komatsu Electrical and Hydraulic systems;
• Training and experience with Cummins Engines;
• Ability to problem solve and trouble shoot mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems; Ability to communicate, share information and seek input to complete assigned work;
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (Komtrax / SAP);
• Experience with the Pit Viper 271;
• Proven commitment to Safety, Health and Environmental Standards; and
• Experience working at a remote mining site and in a cross-cultural work environment.