The Company
B2Gold is a low-cost international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold has operating gold mines in Mali, Namibia and the Philippines, a mine under construction in northern Canada and numerous development and exploration projects in various countries including Mali, Colombia and Finland. B2Gold forecasts total consolidated gold production of between 860,000 and 940,000 ounces in 2024.
Position
Location and Reporting Structure
Reporting to the Manager, Maintenance or Designate, this position will be a fly in- fly out 3x3 rotation based in Nunavut, Canada.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and diagnose areas of improvement, and inspect components and generator sets for usage (208V 3 phase and up);
- Test, measure, and verify electrical component operations, including energized components and electrical fields. Conduct building transfer tests to confirm correct operation of transfer switches, breakers, and generators;
- Service and repair generators and other diesel light/heavy equipment as required;
- Recondition and remanufacture components as required for controllers and engine repairs;
- Perform monthly load testing;
- Update and maintain service record of work completed;
- Communicate with generator manufacturers as per the required standards and regulations;
- Participate in daily safety toolbox talks to promote compliance to B2Gold Nunavut’s health and safety policies and procedures; and
- Assist in other maintenance work as directed by the Supervisor.
Desired Competencies and Requirements
- Three (3) years of post-qualification experience, preferably in an isolated remote setting with limited access to parts and resources;
- Interprovincial Red Seal Electrician or Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Certification or Nunavut Heavy Equipment Technician CoQ;
- Power Engineer Certificate and Generator Certification required. A combination of a Red Seal Electrician or HET Certificate and prior experience working on diesel generators 208V 3 phase and up will be considered in lieu of certificate; and
- A solid understanding of generator’s controls and operating systems and prior experience working with high voltage equipment.
Compensation and Benefits
For informational purposes, the estimated annual earnings are $170,183.00 for 2184 scheduled hours (combined regular hourly rate of $61.75 and overtime rate of $92.63) in a work year.
B2Gold Nunavut offers a competitive compensation package, including salary commensurate with experience, knowledge, and skills, plus a group benefits package for employee and their dependents.
Application and Contact Information
Kitikmeot Inuit, Nunavut Inuit, and Residents receive priority hiring consideration, if one these categories applies, please state it after the reference number in the subject line. We thank all for their interest but are only considering applicants with working rights in Canada.
B2Gold Nunavut prioritizes local employment, supports empowerment initiatives, and continuously works towards a people profile that matches the demographics of the respective national settings in which we operate, while appreciating our inclusive culture that attracts talent from around the world. As an equal opportunity employer, B2Gold Nunavut values diversity and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
Closing Date
This post will remain open until 12:00AM MST April 12th, 2024, unless a suitable candidate is not found. We thank all applicants for their interest in B2Gold Nunavut; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.