Field Mechanic

Job Description

Established in 1890, Boart Longyear is the world’s leading provider of drilling services, drilling equipment and performance tooling for mining and drilling companies. It also has a substantial presence in aftermarket parts and service, energy, mine dewatering, oil sands exploration, production drilling, and down-hole instrumentation.

We strive to empower all employee’s to continuously work in accordance with BLY values as described below:

- Health and Safety: We keep health and safety foremost so that we all make it safe, make it personal and make it home.

- Integrity: We inspire trust by doing what is right, doing what we say we will do, and being accountable for our actions.

- Customer Focus: We are dedicated to our customers’ success and providing innovative solutions.

- Teamwork & Diversity: We respect each other, embrace our diversity and value the importance of transparent and honest communications.

- Sustainability: We care for our communities and the environment to build a sustainable future.

We have several exciting opportunities available for field mechanics. Based out of our facility in Haileybury, Ontario, opportunities are available to work in Red Lake (Evolution), Marathon (Barrick Hemlo), and Musselwhite mines.

Position Responsibilities

Repair, troubleshoot, adjust, overhaul and maintain drilling equipment and mobile support equipment used within the scope of Boart Longyear Drilling operations. This position will be located in Haileybury, Ontario.

Main duties Mechanics Perform Some Or All Of The Following Duties

- Check for proper performance and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions

- Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine extent of repair required

- Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components or systems, using hand and power tools

- Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets regulatory specifications

- Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment

- Perform repair work on all Boart Longyear Drilling equipment

- May service specialty attachments or components and maintain, adjust and repair such items

- Ensure standards for safe working conditions are observed

- Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other departments

- Requisition parts, materials and supplies

- Resolve work problems and recommend work measures to improve productivity

- Experience with LM drills, Swick drills, Minecats and Kubotas would be an asset

Employment requirements

- Millwright or Heavy-Duty Mechanic Trade Certification (Red Seal)

- Completion of secondary school is usually required

- Completion of three- to five-year apprenticeship program

- This position requires the successful candidate to have a valid driver's license. The successful candidate would have to provide proof that s/he has a valid driver’s license upon being hired, by submitting a driver’s abstract to Human Resources

- Standard First Aid

- Underground common core would be an asset

- Basic Safety Orientation, an asset

- Schedule to be negotiated

Education and Experience:

Typically requires a High School diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 3+ years of directly related experience.

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 Other/Services Functions Auto req ID

16352BR

Region (Business Group)

NAM

Country

Canada

State/Province

Ontario

City

Haileybury