Underground Miners - Expression of interest
- Employer
- Rio Tinto
- Location
- Yellowknife, NT, CA
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- Oct 01, 2021
- Closes
- Oct 28, 2021
- Ref
- 772710722
- Category
- Mining Production
- Work Term
- Permanent
- Work Load
- Full Time
- Language
- English
Underground Miner
About the role
All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.
We are currently accepting applications for Underground team (assignment may be permanent or fixed term) to be responsible for the operation and monitoring of the equipment within their designated area, by ensuring that safety is maintained and that production objectives are met. Available positions are:
Located at the Diavik Diamond Mine, you will be working on a 3 weeks on / 3 weeks off rotation in the interim (alternating night shift and day shift) 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:
About you
To be successfully considered for this role, 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: October 31, 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
- Full-time (Permanent / Fixed-Term)
About the role
All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.
We are currently accepting applications for Underground team (assignment may be permanent or fixed term) to be responsible for the operation and monitoring of the equipment within their designated area, by ensuring that safety is maintained and that production objectives are met. Available positions are:
- Janitor, Dispatch, Trainee
- Haul Truck Operator
- Blaster, Maintainer
- Driller, Lead Blaster
- Lead Hand, Lead Miner
Located at the Diavik Diamond Mine, you will be working on a 3 weeks on / 3 weeks off rotation in the interim (alternating night shift and day shift) 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:
- Identifying and responding to workplace hazards;
- Ensuring your underground tasks are completed according to set schedules.
- Operating underground mobile equipment and heavy equipment such as haul truck, scoop trams (manual & teleremote), Integrated Tool carrier (IT Loader), Simba longhole drill, Cubex ITH drill, emulsion loader, and/or grader;
- Recognizing and scaling loose and/or abnormal ground conditions or faulty ground support;
- Installing, maintaining and inspecting ventilation, hand and power tools, fire extinguishers, air, water and drain lines;
- Installing services, extending electrical and communication lines;
- Conducting guarding, blasting, checking and cleaning drilled blast holes;
- Performing basic maintenance on operating equipment (pre-start checks, refueling, lube fill, washing down);
- Performing related duties and activities as directed by the Underground Supervisor or as required.
About you
To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:
- Strong safety mindset;
- Valid Driver's License;
- Keenness to work in an Underground mine environment;
- Demonstrated proficiency in multiple functional areas typically associated with underground mining;
- Proven ability to operate various pieces of underground equipment safely and productively;
- Underground Mining experience and/or Blasting certification will be highly regarded;
- Solid proficiency in reading and understanding manuals and written instructions;
- Ability to work in high stress situations and resolve issues;
- 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: October 31, 2021