Mine Fleet Control Specialist

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 in Calgary, Canada and a diamond sales office in Antwerp, Belgium.

Position Overview

As a Mine Fleet Control Specialist for Surface Mining and our DPRT operations at Ekati, you will play a key role in assisting Supervision in providing a safe, efficient, and productive mining operation. At our state-of-the-art diamond mining operation in the Canadian Subarctic, you will utilize advanced dispatching technology, you will monitor and manage the movement of heavy equipment, optimize haul cycles, and support real-time decision-making to ensure safety, productivity, and operational excellence, while ensuring data integrity of both Surface Mining and DPRT operations is not compromised. The position will work a two-week on / two-week off rotation at the Ekati Mine Site.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Main point of contact for radio and phone communications.
• Continuous monitoring of the mobile fleets to maintain data integrity, load destinations, and cycle times.
• Ensuring mobile equipment is always in proper operating status and known locations. Responsible for monitoring key performance indicators and the reporting of those with respect to all operational efficiencies.
• Identify all emergency situations and demonstrate the correct and appropriate action (i.e., activate a code one) to be taken in each situation when they arise.
• Monitor, manage, and coordinate the movement of haul trucks, loaders, shovels, and other equipment using the Wenco system.
• Maintain all aspects of the Wenco system, including updates to maps, data tables, and routes.
• Maintain and update mine models within dispatch systems
• Implement short interval control to ensure delivery of daily targets and facilitate root-cause analysis when targets are not achieved.
• Track equipment performance and location to ensure efficient haul cycles, minimal downtime, and on-time material delivery to crushers, stockpiles, or waste dumps.
• Ensure all equipment is in proper operating status.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with equipment operators, supervisors, mine planning, and maintenance teams.
• Protect the company assets (including people, physical property, financial resources and information) within the span of control of the incumbent against loss, misuse and abuse.
• An overriding commitment to health, safety, environmental responsibility and sustainable development
• Participating and advocating in all safety and environment programs as well as ensuring all concerns are reported to supervisory personnel.
• To foster an environment of teamwork, trust, respect and embrace diversity.
  
  

Education/Experience

• High School Graduation Diploma, post-secondary education in mining, engineering, or a related field is an asset.
• Minimum three years progressive experience in mining operations, heavy equipment dispatch, or a similar role.
• Related experience with Wenco or similar open pit dispatch system.
• Strong proficiency in computer systems, GPS-based software, and data reporting tools.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with a keen ability to relate to a wide spectrum of individuals in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to complete reports using word processing and data entry skills.
• Able to give clear instructions via the two-way radio and phone system.
• Can make quick, coordinated decisions in a changing environment.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of the importance of efficient mining operations, and compliance to mine plan.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with all stakeholders.
• Willingness to work in a remote, arctic environment on a rotational schedule (i.e., fly-in, fly-out)
  
  

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 accommodation 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.