Equipment Operator, Road Train

at  Burgundy Diamond

ABOUT BURGUNDY DIAMOND MINES

Burgundy Diamond Mines is a premier global diamond company that proudly produces and delivers ethically sourced diamonds from mine to market. Tracing diamonds end-to-end from its world-renowned Ekati Diamond Mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories, right through to retail diamond sales, creates unquestionable diamond origin and traceability.
Founded in Perth, Western Australia, Burgundy has established itself in the market through its innovative strategy and unique vertically integrated business model, focused on capturing margins along the full value chain of the diamond market. Burgundy is part of CanadaMark™, a program that assures manufacturers, retailers and customers, that Burgundy Diamonds are sustainably produced and support ethical investment in Canadian Northern Indigenous communities.
Burgundy has an office and a cutting and polishing facility in Perth, Australia, an office in Calgary, Canada and a diamond sales office in Antwerp, Belgium.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Working as part of the DPRT production team – Road Train operators will report to the DPRT Team Leader and work on a two (2) week on, two (2) week off rotation at the Ekati mine. The Equipment Operator - Road Train will ensure the safe and efficient operation of the road train ore haulage unit in a complex surface mining environment as well as other essential mining equipment. The successful candidate will work in a flexible team environment to achieve best-in-class efficiency and productivity.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience operating B-Trains, logging trucks and/or road trains (on or off highway);
• Air Brake Certification from a Canadian Province;
• Class 1 (Alberta or BC) or equivalent operating license (on highway tractor/trailer combination);
• Working knowledge of an electronic production data collection system (i.e WENCO) and basic computer literacy, with a willingness to learn new computer skills;
• Experience working in the mining industry, northern Canada, and an understanding of the northern regulatory environment is preferred;
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.

• Ensure safe and efficient operation of the road trains;
• Operate other mining equipment (loader, grader), as required;
• Effective communication using a 2-way radio system;
• Successfully use an electronic production data collection system (WENCO);
• Maintain equipment integrity and complete job hazard analysis reports and equipment logbooks;
• Always protect the safety and well-being of yourself and your co-workers. Follow all Company specific safety protocols and Occupational Health & Safety policies and procedures.