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Journeyman Welder (Mine Site)



Kingland Group of Companies serves a wide range of automotive and industrial customers throughout the NWT. Kingland encompasses two Ford dealerships, Western Star and Sterling heavy truck franchise, tank manufacturing and fabrication facility, automotive body shop, Kal Tire franchise, Esso service station, Budget Rent a Car facilities and service locations at BHP Billiton and Diavik Diamond Mines.

This is a permanent full time, rotational position at the BHP Billiton Diamond Mine Site:  BHP Billiton is located approximately 300 Kilometers northeast of Yellowknife, and is only accessible by plane. Point of pick up will be various communities in the NWT for those residing in the NWT.  

  • You will have at least 5 years mining experience, with a strong commitment to safety.
  • You will communicate well with others and have the ability to work in a team environment.
  • You will have a strong work ethic with a commitment to quality and able to work with minimal supervision.

Welders will have the ability to or are experienced with:

  • Flux core welding
  • Gas cutting
  • Air arc gouging
  • Working from a blue print
  • Following welding procedures
  • Following safety policies & procedures

Welders are required to repair & rebuild surface & underground mining equipment such as:

  • Excavator & loader booms
  • Excavator & loader frames
  • Haul trucks
  • Haul truck boxes
  • Buckets
  • Dozer blades
  • Track frames
  • Re grouser tracks
  • Drill masts & frames
  • Drill tracks & track frames
  • Ore trailers

Other requirements are:

  • Performing field welding repairs
  • Time sensitive scheduled Preventative Maintenance welding repairs
  • Time sensitive planned process plant shut down repairs
  • Various fabrication welding as may be required.

This position offers:

  • Two week on site, two week off site work rotation
  • Two week on site is in a comfortable camp accommodation environment
  • Premium Wages
  • Retention Bonuses
  • Site allowances
  • Safety Bonuses
  • Northern Living Allowance (if applicable)
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Outstanding Benefits Package
  • Company Pension Plan

Kingland is seeking interested applicants who have extensive experience as a Journeyman Welder, and are interested in relocating to the NWT. Kingland is required to provide a labor force that is largely made up of Northern residents.   If interested in this position, please advise if relocation would be an option.

Kingland offers many benefits, excellent remuneration package and an exceptional teamwork environment to the successful applicant. Apply today for an exciting career opportunity

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