Heavy Equipment Operator - Gahcho Kué Diamond Mine - 14/14 (FIFO) NWT

The Multi-Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator supports open-pit mine production at Gahcho Kué Mine by safely operating large mobile mining equipment used to excavate, grade, load, and transport hard rock, ore, and waste. The role requires equipment versatility, daily inspections, effective radio communication, and consistent compliance with mine safety and environmental procedures.

• Safely and skillfully operate a variety of heavy mobile mining equipment and attachments within the open pit.
• Operate mining equipment to excavate, grade, load, and move hard rock, ore, and waste to support mine production targets.
• Operate qualified equipment categories that may include excavators and shovels such as PC5500, PC2000, PC1250, PC390, and PC210 units.
• Operate large wheel loaders including WA1200, WA900, WA600, and WA500 equipment when qualified and assigned.
• Operate large track dozers and rubber-tire dozers for grading, material movement, and mine pit support activities.
• Operate graders for road, working-area, and mine surface maintenance when qualified.
• Operate mine haul trucks including 980, 930, and 830-class equipment when qualified and assigned.
• Complete daily pre-operational safety checks and inspections before using mobile equipment.
• Monitor equipment condition during operation and report mechanical, operational, or safety concerns according to established mine procedures.
• Follow De Beers safety, environmental, operational, and code of conduct standards.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, dispatch, and other mine personnel using two-way radio.
• Work closely with the Mine Operations team to maximize safe production of ore and waste from the open pit.
• Maintain a strong zero-harm approach while working around large mobile equipment and active mining operations.

The Gahcho Kué Mine Heavy Equipment Operator position requires previous mining experience and demonstrated proficiency across multiple types of large open-pit mining equipment. Candidates must be capable of safely working rotational 12-hour day and night shifts in a remote, fast-paced, and cross-cultural mine environment.

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of life skills and experience.
• On-the-job training and practical operating experience sufficient to be qualified on at least three required categories of heavy mining equipment.
  
  • Excavators or shovels such as PC5500, PC2000, PC1250, PC390, and PC210
  • WA1200, WA900, WA600, and WA500 wheel loaders
  • Track dozers and/or rubber-tire dozers
  • Graders
  • 980, 930, and 830 mine haul trucks
• Minimum 3 years of mining industry experience.
• Experience working at remote mining sites and/or open-pit mines required.
• Ability to safely work 12-hour day and night shifts on a rotational schedule.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced mining operation.
• Ability to work effectively within a cross-cultural workplace.
• Strong commitment to safe work practices and zero-harm principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively using two-way radio systems.

De Beers Group offers this fixed-term Heavy Equipment Operator position as a rotational fly-in/fly-out opportunity at Gahcho Kué Mine in the Northwest Territories. The role provides experienced multi-skilled operators with a 14/14 schedule, exposure to a broad fleet of large open-pit mining equipment, and stated employee benefits through the contract period ending in April 2027.

• 14 days on / 14 days off rotational schedule.
• Fly-in/fly-out employment at the remote Gahcho Kué Mine site.
• 12-hour day and night shifts.
• Vacation entitlement.
• Employee benefits.
• Bonus opportunity.
• Fixed-term employment through April 2027.
• Opportunity to operate multiple categories of large open-pit mining equipment, including haul trucks, dozers, graders, wheel loaders, excavators, and shovels.
• Employment within the Mine Operations Department at an established open-pit diamond mine in the Northwest Territories.