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

As a member of the Maintenance Team, the Mobile Maintenance Superintendent will report to the Sr. Manager Maintenance and work a 2 X 2 rotation at Ekati. The successful candidate will be self-motivated with excellent time management skills and the ability to manage competing demands and meet deadlines.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Promote and demonstrate safe work practices;
• Effectively lead and coach team members;
• Manage the 2 year/ 5year maintenance program to align to business’ strategic operating plan;
• Manage 2 year/ 5year Operating and Capital budgets;
• Manage monthly spend and quarterly forecasts and communicate variances to plan;
• Manage the creation and modification of contracts;
• Manage implementation of & adherence to the Work Management RASI chart;
• Manage work management KPI’s and variance actions;
• Approve life cycle analysis recommendations;
• Manage compliance to regulatory authorities;
• Always protect the safety and well-being of yourself and your co-workers. Follow all Company specific safety protocols and Occupational Health & Safety policies and procedures.

Education/Experience

• Ticketed Journeyman or Degree Qualified Engineer;
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent;
• 15 years of related industry experience including at least 5+ years maintenance planning experience or equivalent combination;
• Sound and correct understanding of equipment reliability concepts;
• Solid appreciation of risk management strategy and quality management methods and practices;
• Working knowledge of SAP and computer literacy with willingness to learn new computer skills;
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to communicate clearly.
• Experience working in the mining industry, northern Canada, and an understanding of the northern regulatory environment is preferred

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. https://burgundydiamonds.com/available-jobs/ to apply and to learn more about our operations.

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