At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate and maintain GroundProbe slope stability radars while ensuring mine safety.
- Company: Join De Beers Group, a leader in the mining industry.
- Benefits: Fixed-term contract until April 2027 with competitive pay and remote camp experience.
- Other info: Opportunity to grow in a dynamic and supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on mine safety and work with advanced radar technology.
- Qualifications: Geotechnical Engineering degree and three years of open-pit mining experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Operate GroundProbe slope stability radars as a site-based Technician on a two-weeks-in, two-weeks-out rotation. Analyze data and support mine safety. De Beers Group seeks a detail-oriented GroundProbe Radar Technician for a fixed-term contract through April 2027. Manage radar operations, maintenance, and analysis while providing fundamental geotechnical support. Use SSR-Monitor IQ, assess deformation trends, and communicate hazards affecting open-pit personnel and equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deploy, configure, and maintain GroundProbe SSR systems
- Monitor radar data, deformation trends, and atmospheric corrections
- Manage displacement alarm thresholds for personnel protection
- Complete diagnostics, troubleshooting, and preventative field maintenance
- Report slope performance and critical trends to operations
Requirements:
- Legal authorization to work in Canada
- Geotechnical Engineering degree or related discipline
- Three years of relevant open-pit mining experience preferred
- GroundProbe SSR hardware and SSR-Monitor IQ proficiency preferred
- Readiness to work in a remote camp setting
Bring radar monitoring, data analysis, and safety-focused geotechnical support to De Beers Group’s open-pit mining operations.
GroundProbe Radar Technician in Yellowknife employer: De Beers Group
De Beers Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at the Gahcho Kué Mine Site in the breathtaking Northwest Territories. With a strong commitment to employee growth, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive culture focused on safety and sustainability, we empower our Process Plant Operators to thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to our mission of Building Forever.
