Welder
Job No:
10607
Location:
Kitikmeot Region, Nunavut
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
Welder, Nunavut
Location and Reporting Structure
Reporting to the Supervisor, Maintenance or Designate, this position will be a fly in- fly out 3x3 rotation based in Nunavut, Canada.
Responsibilities
- Execute planned and unplanned maintenance tasks, ensuring equipment is restored to optimal working condition with minimal downtime;
- Maintain accurate records of work performed, including welding procedures, materials used, and equipment serviced. Complete reports as required for compliance and quality control.
- Work closely with other maintenance personnel, supervisors, and engineers to coordinate repair schedules and address any operational issues.
- Review equipment specifications and drawings and take measurements to plan layout and procedures for welding activities;
- Determine the appropriate welding equipment and methods based on the assessed requirements;
- Set components for welding according to specifications (e.g., cut material with powered saws to match measurements);
- Operate various industrial tools to prepare parts for welding;
- Cut and join metals and other materials for repair of heavy mining equipment inclusive of haul trucks, skid steers, graders, excavators, articulated rock trucks, and Class 8 Trucks and trailers;
- Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal, or overhead);
- Control metal shaping machines such as brakes, shears and other metal straightening and bending machines;
- Test and inspect welded surfaces and structures to determine if there are flaws or signs of fatigue; and ensure all welding work meets industry standards and specifications and conduct post-welding inspections to verify the integrity and quality of repairs.
- Maintain equipment to a condition that meets or exceeds specifications and that does not compromise safety.
Desired Competencies and Requirements
- Two (2) years of post-trade certification experience, with extensive work on mining heavy equipment;
- Interprovincial Red seal trade designation in welding, or Interprovincial Blue seal for Nunavut; and
- Prior experience working in remote locations with a limited supply chain is preferred.
Compensation and Benefits
For informational purposes, the estimated annual earnings are $153,647.00 for 2184 scheduled hours (combined regular hourly rate of $55.75 and overtime rate of $83.63) 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 employees 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.
The B2Gold Back River Corp. owned Back River Project is a significant undertaking with contributions from both B2Gold Nunavut and valued Contractors. Although we appreciate your interest in working for B2Gold Nunavut directly; if you are not selected for employment with B2Gold Nunavut or we have no current work available that is suitable for your skill set, B2Gold Nunavut may share your application material with our contractors for positions that they are seeking to fill. If you do not want your resume shared, please indicate so in the subject line of your email and we will retain a copy of your application material for our internal records only.
We will retain application material on file for future vacancies (openings within 6-12 months) for consideration; however, you are encouraged to apply to any opening you may be suited for. If selected to move forward a member of our team will be in touch.
Closing Date
This post will remain open until 12:00AM MST October 1st, 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.