Technician, X-Ray Instrumentation (Red Seal)
- Employer
- Rio Tinto
- Location
- Yellowknife, NT, CA
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- Jan 06, 2021
- Closes
- Jan 29, 2021
- Ref
- 328538909
- Category
- Maintenance/Mechanical, Technicians
- Work Term
- Permanent
- Work Load
- Full Time
- Language
- English
Technician, X-Ray Instrumentation
About the role
All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.
We are hiring an X-Ray Instrumentation Technician who will be responsible for our Diamond X-Ray sorters, the work includes performing routine testing and maintenance of the equipment in the Recovery Plant. This includes understanding the process flow, documenting changes, and making continuous improvement recommendations based on best practices.
Reporting to the Superintendent, Process Technology located at the Lac de Gras Mine site, you will be working on a 3 weeks on / 3 weeks off rotation in the interim with the potential that this change 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:
About you
To be considered for this role, ideally you will have:
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.
About Rio Tinto
Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls 'progress' begins with a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers.
For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress.
Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium the world's first to be certified "responsible" helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities and our boron helps feed the world and explore the universe.
Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life.
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.
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.
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA2 community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.
Closing Date: January 27, 2021
- Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
- Work with an exceptional team of operations and maintenance personnel across the mine site
- An opportunity to introduce and implement continuous improvement initiatives
About the role
All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.
We are hiring an X-Ray Instrumentation Technician who will be responsible for our Diamond X-Ray sorters, the work includes performing routine testing and maintenance of the equipment in the Recovery Plant. This includes understanding the process flow, documenting changes, and making continuous improvement recommendations based on best practices.
Reporting to the Superintendent, Process Technology located at the Lac de Gras Mine site, you will be working on a 3 weeks on / 3 weeks off rotation in the interim with the potential that this change 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:
- Performing planned maintenance on equipment by the scheduled due dates in a cost-effective, safe and environmentally friendly manner in order to maximize equipment availability;
- Safely troubleshooting and resolving equipment problems and conducting breakdown repairs within planned time frames without compromising the integrity of the equipment;
- Entering reports on maintenance, repairs and diagnoses into the preventative and predictive maintenance database prior to the end of each shift, providing sufficient detail for others to understand the work that has been completed on the equipment;
- Assisting in the efficient commissioning of new installations and modifications, ensuring the equipment has been fully tested prior to operational implementation;
- Keeping work areas clean and free of safety hazards on a continuous basis conduct safety audits as per company policy;
- Providing written reports to Supervisor as requested.
- Training the process plant instrumentation technicians to become competent at maintaining and trouble shooting the recovery X-ray units;
- Maintaining X-ray preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and operation SOP's;
- Developing and implementing continuous improvement plan to further improve sorters diamond recovery efficiency.
About you
To be considered for this role, ideally you will have:
- Strong safety acumen;
- Interprovincial Journeyperson certification as an Instrumentation technician;
- 5 years' experience working with Recovery X-Ray units in a large-scale mining operation;
- In-depth knowledge of the installation, operation and maintenance of instrumentation systems and equipment, with special attention paid to Diamond Recovery X-ray units;
- Advanced understanding of instrumentation systems for mining industry;
- Excellent knowledge and troubleshooting skills in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code and Mines Act;
- Current St. John's Ambulance Standard First Aid Certificate with CPR is an asset;
- Excellent oral, written and active-listening skills;
- Highly effective organizational, time management and analytical skills;
- Ability to take initiative and work independently and as part of a team.
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.
About Rio Tinto
Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls 'progress' begins with a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers.
For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress.
Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium the world's first to be certified "responsible" helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities and our boron helps feed the world and explore the universe.
Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life.
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.
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.
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA2 community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.
Closing Date: January 27, 2021