Journeyperson Welder

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Journeyperson Welder

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada | Full-time

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Position Overview

Reporting to the Team Leader, Fixed Plant and working two (2) weeks on/ two (2) weeks off rotation at the Ekati mine site, this role will be responsible for surface welding and fabrication within Fixed Plant Maintenance.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• General welding work, including but not necessarily limited to fabricating, field repairs, etc.;
• Daily work maintaining our crusher/sizing machinery year around in all weather conditions;
• Welding on heavy plate (up to 50mm and thicker) to satisfactory standards;
• Proficient in SMAW, GMAW and FCAW welding;
• Gouge metals using the air-arc gouging process;
• Perform detailed welding techniques and weld components in flat, vertical and overhead positions;
• Proficient in reading blueprints, specifications, production layouts and technical drawings;
• Experienced with acetylene welding/ cutting torch;
• Repair and trouble shoot all stationary equipment, Structural welding and repairs;
• 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.
  
  

Education/Experience

• Certificate as a Red Seal/ Interprovincial Journeyperson Welder
• High school Diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience, preferably in a mining or industrial environment;
• Demonstrated experience in hands-on support of operations, technical, and maintenance work teams;
• ASME for pressure vessel and pressure pipe knowledge would be an asset.
• Experience with stationary equipment maintenance, preventive and predictive maintenance systems and maintenance trouble shooting techniques;
• Working knowledge of SAP and basic computer literacy with willingness to learn new computer skills would be an asset;
• Class 5 driver license is required.
  
  

What We Offer

At Burgundy Diamond Mines, we believe people are our most important asset. This is why we are fully committed to the health, safety and well-being of our employees. We believe in establishing strong lasting and respectful relationships with the people and communities with whom we work.

Additional Information

The Company provides travel to and from the Ekati mine site out of Calgary, Yellowknife, and other northern fly points.

Preference will be given to qualified applicants from Arctic’s Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) Groups. Members should clearly identify their IBA status on the online job application and resume to receive priority consideration.

Visit www.burgundydiamonds.com to apply and to learn more about our operations.

Closing Date: This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

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First Name *

Last Name

Email *

Phone *

Resume *

Are you eligible to work in Canada? We are interested in qualified candidates eligible to work in Canada. However, we are not able to sponsor visas. *

IBA Status - Commitments to our legal agreement are important to us. You have the option to identify your status below to receive priority consideration. If requested can you provide Status Card? * --Select-- Akaitcho Treaty 8 Lutsel Akaitcho Treaty 8 Yellowk KIA - Hamlet of Kugluktuk North Slave Metis Alliance Tlicho Treaty 11 Northwest Territories Other No IBA Status

If you chose Other, please specify

What is your employment status with Ekati? * --Select-- Never worked at Ekati Current Employee Former Employee Current Contractor Former Contractor

Are you currently a resident of Northwest Territories or Nunavat? *

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• No
  
  

Do you hold a Red Seal Journeyperson certificate? * --Select-- Yes No

If you answered yes to the previous question, please indicate what fields you hold a Red Seal certificate in?

Please upload a copy of your Red Seal Journeyperson certificate. *

A conflict of interest arises when an employee's personal relationships, actions, or interests outside of work interfere, have the potential to interfere, or even appear to interfere with the interests of the company. This will not hinder your hiring process; we simply prioritize transparency in the process. Please indicate any applicable conflicts of interest or select 'none'. Do you: --Select-- have a financial or personal interest that may interfere with his or her duties to the Company; hold shares in other Companies which may deal with or compete with our Company; take part in outside work or business or is a member of a group or sits on a company’s board that is in competition with our Company, or interferes with his or her work performance; have a family member already working in our Company give preferential treatment to relatives or friends or to an organization in which an employee’s relatives or friends have a financial or other interest; none

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