Driller Assistant - Rotary

Job Description Job Summary:

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity and a gratifying career? Boart Longyear is currently recruiting for driller assistants to join our team. We realize drilling can be a tough and physically demanding position; however, we’re looking for people who are willing to work hard and collect some great paychecks.

In a global environment, Boart Longyear is the client’s choice in the industries we serve, including minerals exploration, environment and infrastructure drilling. The teams that work in Drilling Services for Boart Longyear are the global industry leaders in the application of rotary, core, sonic, and percussive drilling. Our global teams of drillers are experienced, knowledgeable, safety-focused, and committed to our customers and our business.

Job Responsibilities

- Comply with Boart Longyear’s Golden Rules and Rules of the Road.

- Complete and maintain required training up-to-date, example; BITS, First Aid and other required training.

- Demonstrate competence in relevant common core modules.

- Report to work Fit for Duty.

- Work under the instructions of a Driller or a Supervisor; Daily routine work is accomplished with more or less direction depending on the competency level of the employee.

- Perform, without supervision, tasks for which competency has been assessed and perform other required tasks under supervision.

- Perform all required tasks in a safe manner.

- Support the drilling operations: handle rods and drilling tools, collect and handle samples, mix drilling fluids, carry out basic maintenance of tools and equipment, maintain supplies count, perform basic measurement and calculations, carry out basic operator maintenance, and refuel vehicles

- Prepare for daily drilling operations which includes participating in start up meetings and upcoming shift requirements.

Position Requirements:

- Valid Standard First Aid w/ CPR-C, CSO, H2S Alive, Bear Awareness certificates

- Sufficient language, literacy, and numeracy skills to perform all job-related tasks

- Labour background is considered an asset

- Exposure to oilfield drilling environments and techniques is considered an asset

- This position requires successful candidates to meet the Fitness for Duty program standards.

Boart Longyear welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process as per the guidelines of the Accessibilities for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Business Line

Minerals and Energy

Company

Drilling Services

Function

Drilling Services

Auto req ID

16052BR

Region (Business Group)

NAM

Country

Canada

State/Province

Saskatchewan

City

Saskatoon