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Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic

Employer
Rio Tinto
Location
Yellowknife, NT, CA
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Oct 5, 2020

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Category
Maintenance/Mechanical
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English

Job Details

Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic
  • 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 Mine site
  • Full time opportunity

About the role

We are currently accepting applications for Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic, to be responsible for performing planned and breakdown, installation and maintenance to mechanical equipment in a safe, environmentally friendly and cost-effective manner to ensure that equipment availability is maximized.

Reporting to Supervisor, Power Distribution, this position is located at the Lac de Gras Mine site, you will be working on a 3 weeks on / 3 weeks off rotation in the interim, rotational schedule on a 12 hours per shift day, with the potential that this changes to a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation in the future, once the COVID-19 pandemic normalizes.

Working collaboratively with all operational and functional departments, you will be responsible for:
  • Installing new or overhauled equipment in a timely manner according to manufacturer's recommendations;
  • Keeping work areas and equipment clean and free of safety hazards on a continuous basis and conduct safety audits as per company policy;
  • Performing preventative maintenance to achieve equipment availability greater than 90 percent;
  • Repairing equipment within planned time frames as indicated in work orders;
  • Conducting equipment inspections in response to Operator concerns or as outlined by the maintenance schedule and detect and diagnose troubles;
  • Performing repairs in a cost-effective, safe, and environmentally friendly manner to maximize equipment availability;
  • Entering detailed reports on maintenance, repairs, and diagnosis into the preventative and predictive maintenance database prior to the end of each shift;
  • Providing adequate detail about repairs so that others can understand what work has been done on the equipment;
  • Working and Promoting Safety within the processing plant;
  • Completing other related work as assigned by the Power Distribution Supervisor, Lead Hand, or Senior Managers.

About you

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:
  • Interprovincial Journeyperson certification as a Heavy Duty Mechanic
  • At least 3 years of related experience in a heavy industrial setting;
  • Experience working as a Mechanic on the same equipment used at Diavik Diamond Mines preferred;
  • 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;
  • Ability to influence and obtain buy-in from diverse stakeholders;
  • Experience managing projects in a maintenance environment;
  • Knowledge of computer programs including common office software.

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.

Where you will 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.

About us

As pioneers in mining and metals, we produce materials essential to human progress.

Aluminum for cars and smartphones. Copper for wind turbines, electric cars and the pipes that bring water to our home. Iron ore to shape our city skylines. Borates that help crops grow, titanium for paint and diamonds that celebrate the best things in life.

Our long history is filled with firsts. We've developed some of the world's largest and best quality mines and operations, and our people work in around 35 countries across six continents.

Every Voice Matters

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 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.

Apply today if you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change.

Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.

We are seeking to increase the diversity across our operations in order to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees and encourage female applicants to apply.

Closing Date: October 02, 2020

Company

We are curious and creative, ingenious and hard-working. We are pioneers – exploring the boundaries of everything we do. The materials we produce are essential to human progress, and we see that progress driven by our people. Working at Rio Tinto means touching people’s lives: from exploring new materials to finding ways to tackle climate change. 

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. And we want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. 

Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.

Company info
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Rio Tinto
Telephone
+44 20 7781 2000
Location
6 St James's Square
London
London
SW1Y 4AD
Australia

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