Team Leader
As an asset within the highly successful BHP Billiton group, the EKATI Diamond Mine is one of the world's largest producers of top quality rough diamonds. How did we achieve this? By working safely, mining responsibly, meeting our commitments and by hiring the best and brightest people in the industry. Located 300 kilometres northeast of Yellowknife, the EKATI Diamond Mine is accessible only by plane; our pristine, remote sub-arctic environment provides unique operational challenges and exciting career development opportunities.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Superintendent – Mine Engineering, you will:
The Responsibilities
· Provide safe and efficient leadership of the Engineering Services team comprising of ventilation and dewatering design, survey, and small operating projects
· Conduct a team of engineers and technicians in supporting a combined underground and open pit operation
· Provide technical support in the development and the implementation of financial models as they related to mine operations; applied as a proactive method of managing cost data for performance analysis and forecasting
· Provide guidance for and review of documents and operations pertaining to mine planning, drilling and blasting
The Requirements
• University degree in Engineering
• Min 5 years’ experience in a mining related field; with experience in underground mining ventilation, dewatering, services and construction
• Excellent computer skills, experience with report writing, documentation control and GSAP familiarity
• Eligibility for registration with NAPEGG and possession of, or the ability to obtain, a NWT Supervisor Level 2 certificate
• Proven technical capability, strong leader qualities, good organizational skills and a desire to deliver quality results while leading your team in a safe and cost effective manner
The successful candidate will be required to have good interaction and communication with both underground and surface personnel and all other departments on site. Striving for continuous improvement and problem solving as a challenge to the success of the position. The incumbent must reside in Yellowknife as the preferred rotation of this position is 4 days on site, followed by 3 days off. An excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits program and relocation assistance is available to the successful candidate.
Preference will be given to qualified applicants from BHP Billiton's Impact Benefit Agreement Groups: North Slave Métis Alliance, Hamlet of Kugluktuk/Kitikmeot Inuit Association, Tlicho Treaty 11, and the Akaitcho Treaty 8 First Nations. Members should clearly identify their IBA status on the online job application and resume to receive priority consideration.
Outstanding People, High Performance, Proud Legacy
If this position interests you and you have the experience and qualifications we are looking for, please apply.
Job Number: 743738
Closing Date: April 6, 2012
