Production Engineer

Production Engineer

Employment Type: Permanent, Full time

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

Reporting to the Surface Operations Superintendent, the Production Engineer role will harness the power of data to drive innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in mining operations. By leveraging advanced analytics and reporting capabilities, this professional contributes to optimizing processes, mitigating risks, and maximizing the value at Ekati Mine. With options to fly out of Yellowknife, NT or Calgary, AB, you will work a Monday to Thursday schedule at the Ekati Mine site.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the production dispatch team to meet production targets.
• Lead initiatives to enhance and optimize production systems and processes, identifying inefficiencies and proposing improvements.
• Assist in the integration and implementation of new data platforms to improve dispatch operations.
• Learn, manage, and continuously improve existing production data platforms and software systems.
• Work closely with Mine Technical Services (MTS), operations supervisors, and operators to ensure seamless communication and coordination of activities.
• Gather and analyze production data to support decision-making, troubleshoot issues, and improve overall performance.
• Ensure all processes are compliant with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mining, processing, and maintenance departments, to align production activities with overall mine objectives.
• Develop technical documentation and provide training to staff on new processes or system changes.
• Manage and maintain Wenco Software Suite to ensure effective utilization of software tools and availability of tools to end-users.
• Report on monthly allocation of assets within the business using fleet management software data exports.
  
  

Education/Experience

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in mining engineering
• Designation as a Professional Engineer in the Northwest Territories (NAPEG) or working toward the ability to obtain this designation or relevant work experience.
• 3 to 7 years of experience in one or combination of civil construction / material handling / mining operations, ideally including drilling, blasting, and hauling.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis, with a solid understanding of production processes.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills, and experience using SQL or Python for data analysis.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with various departments.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or internships in production, dispatch, or mining operations.
• Familiarity with production management systems and platforms (e.g., fleet management, dispatch software, or SCADA systems).
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations related to mining
• Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills and an ability/willingness to ‘think outside the box”.
• An aptitude to adapt to new technologies, data platforms, and software systems.
• A proactive approach, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Willingness to work in a remote and challenging environment in the Canadian Arctic.
  
  

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 https://burgundydiamonds.com/careers/ to apply.

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