Welding Artisan, Lead Hand, Mobile Maintenance – Full Time, Fly In Fly Out – Gahcho Kué Mine, Northwest Territories

De Beers Group has an opportunity for a motivated and energetic individual in an environment with opportunities for learning and growth as an integral contributor to the success of Gahcho Kué Mine. We have an opportunity within the Mobile Maintenance Department at the Gahcho Kué Mine, based in the Northwest Territories for a highly motivated Welder Artisan, Lead Hand.  Reporting to the Mobile Maintenance Supervisor, Truck Shop the incumbent will be responsible for the preventative maintenance and major repairs to mobile, auxiliary and stationary mining equipment, while continuously aligning daily functions to reflect the values of De Beers.  The ideal candidate is one who is committed to safe working practices and strives for zero harm.

 Rewards & Benefits:

• Earn up to a 9% company contribution to your pension plan;
• Quarterly operational bonus program;
• Remote Mine Site Allowance;
• Salary Enhancement for working in the NWT;
• My-Share – Employee Share Plan;
• Travel Allowance to offset the costs of getting to the nearest point of pick up;
• Immediate participation in our 100% employer-paid extended health and dental benefits program (no waiting period);
• Relocation support is available to anyone who wishes to move to the Northwest Territories; and
• The Gahcho Kué Mine camp features a full-service dining room, and individual private bedrooms equipped with satellite cable television, telephones, and Wi-Fi internet. There’s also a full-sized gymnasium, squash courts, and state-of-the-art fitness equipment.

Key responsibilities:

• Demonstrate effective safety leadership by addressing and enforcing safety standards, procedures, and safety systems Set expectations and accountabilities when dealing with Maintenance Schedules;
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management;
• Provide direction and support to welding technicians, including job assignments, training, and performance feedback.
• Act as backfill for the Execution Supervisor when required, ensuring continuity in operations and decision-making.
• Make informed decisions on repair strategies
• Participate in resource planning and workforce development to ensure adequate skill coverage across shifts
• Lead from the front line and will be heavily involved in practical fabrication and welding on site

This position is on a 14 days in/14 days out rotation.