Rio Tinto Looking for Maintainer, HDM at Yellowknife, NT Full Time

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

Fly-in/fly-out role located at the Lac de Gras, NT Mine site

About the role

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.

We are currently accepting applications for Maintainer, 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 and assigned to the Powerhouse Maintenance Team, 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.

This role is a great opportunity to join the Diavik team. Duties will include the following:

Performing repairs in a cost-effective, safe, and environmentally friendly manner to maximize equipment availability. Various Stationary CAT Generators for incumbent to work on include but not limited to:

CAT 3616, 3612, 3512 Engines

Various Portable Generators (CAT, Kubota, Cummins)

Various Other Auxiliary Fixed Plant Equipment

Filling out work order and reports on repairs and diagnoses prior to the end of each shift;

Providing sufficient detail about repairs so that others can understand what work has been done on the equipment;

Keeping work areas clean and free of safety hazards on a continuous basis;

Conducting safety audits as per company policy;

Adhering to safety and environmental rules and contribute to safety and productivity by constructively participating in safety meetings and incident investigations;

Conducting equipment reviews to ensure new and existing equipment meet site safety standards and operational requirements;

Assisting other trades persons to achieve Maintenance goals as required;

Help develop Heavy Duty Mechanic apprentices including delegating tasks or projects that will assist with their skill development and meet apprenticeship.

About you

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:
Strong safety mindset;

Journeyperson certification as a Heavy Duty Mechanic;

Interprovincial certification is preferred;

Current St. John’s Ambulance Standard First Aid Certificate with CPR is an asset;

Training on the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is an asset;

Minimum one (1) year of experience working as a Heavy Duty Mechanic on the same equipment as is used at Lac de Gras mine site is preferred;

Understanding of the NWT Mines Act;

Familiarity with new technologies and equipment (e.g., Cat SIS, Cummins Insight, etc.);

Prime power generator rebuild experience

Ability to maintain and repair heavy industrial equipment;

Excellent oral, written and active-listening skills;

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.

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: March 17, 2022