Journeyperson Pipefitter

Job Description

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Team Leader – Fixed Plant Maintenance and working two (2) weeks on / two (2) weeks off rotation at the Ekati Mine site, this role will be responsible for surface pipefitting and fabrication within Fixed Plant Maintenance. Our flight hubs are located in Calgary, AB, Yellowknife, NT, and Hay River, NT.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret drawings, blurprings and specifications to determine layout requirements
• Able to scope and estimate jobs, materials, and labour requirements
• Work with pipes, fabrications, sections of piping systems, and assist with welding and allignment tasks
• Cut openings for pipe in walls, floors and celings using hand/power tools and other equipment
• Support and assist Fixed Plant Millwrights with piping modifications and repairs
• Test systems for leaks, using testing equipment
• Coordination of work with other disciplines such as electrical, structural, mining, etc
• Ad Hoc project estimating, and providing feedback to planners with the estimates
• Experience in an industrial setting, preferably mining
• Complete shift work on both days and nights
• Comfortable with working at heigts

Education/Experience:

• Journeyperson certification in Pipefitting
• Minimum of five years of experience
• Experience in an industrial setting, perferably mining
• Preference given to dual trade JP Plumber

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.

We offer 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.

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To Apply: Please apply through our careers page and indicate in writing that you are an internal candidate.

Closing Date: This is an ongoing posting and resumes will be considered as vacancies become available.