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 Canada Mark™, 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 Reporting to the Team Leader, Electrical Services, and working two (2) weeks on two (2) weeks off rotation at the Ekati mine site; the Process Control Technician will provide technical support services to monitor and improve process control systems and instrumentation performance site wide. The Electrical Services Team consists of a variety of trades and as a member of the team you will be expected to assist and work with other disciplines. Job Duties/Responsibilities
Apply sound technical and investigative practices to identify problems;
Repair and calibrate field devices;
Focus on preventative maintenance;
Develop and implement performance monitoring and testing programs; and
Analyze results, identify challenges and recommend improvements.
Education/Experience
Journeyman Instrument Mechanic certification (Red Seal) or a diploma in a recognized Instrumentation Technical program.
3 years' experience in a technical capacity.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
A broad knowledge of the types of equipment, machinery and processes used in the precious stones process industry.
Specialization in Process Control and Instrumentation systems and experience in Modicon PLC and Wonderware HMI control systems, and knowledge of database systems such as SQL is considered an asset.
Experience with VMware, Cisco Network switches and administering Windows systems.
The successful candidate must have the ability to operate autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment. Strong communication, leadership and interpersonal skills are essential. You will also have the ability to work effectively as a team member with minimal supervision.
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. We are dedicated to developing our workforce and to creating an environment where people can learn, grow and take on new responsibilities. We build capacity within our workforce by offering leadership training, apprenticeship positions and adult education initiatives. Burgundy Diamond Mines offers a competitive salary, performance bonus and total compensation package, including company paid extended health, dental and vision care, an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP), employer matched pension, generous paid vacation and personal days, as well as a Dependent Scholarship Program and employee discounts. On site we provide accommodations and meals, a fully equipped gym and recreation facilities. 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 our 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.