Fleet Electrician

Company Overview

Established in 1890, Boart Longyear is the world’s leading provider of drilling services, orebody knowledge technology, and innovative, safe, and productivity-driven drilling equipment. With its main focus in mining and exploration activities spanning a wide range of commodities, including copper, gold, nickel, zinc, uranium, and other metals and minerals, the Company holds a substantial presence in the energy, oil sands exploration, and environmental sectors.

The Global Drilling Services division operates for a diverse mining customer base with drilling methods including diamond coring exploration, reverse circulation, large diameter rotary, mine dewatering, water supply drilling, pump services, production, and sonic drilling services.

Our People

At Boart Longyear, people are our most important asset, and we understand that the best ideas are developed because of collaborative efforts between individuals with diverse backgrounds, opinions, and perspectives; That is why we are committed to diversity and inclusion in our work teams, fostering environments free of discrimination and harassment, where everyone feels free to present their opinions and be heard.

Our Vision

Boart Longyear’s vision is to be the global industry leader in safety, drilling innovation and productivity.

Our Values

Our success as a business depends on how we operate. The 'how' is the distinctive way in which we conduct our business, guided by our values of Integrity, Health & Safety, Teamwork & Diversity, Customer Focus and Sustainability.

Boart Longyear has been a leading provider of drilling products and services to the global minerals industry for over 125 years. As the industry’s only integrated drilling services and products provider, we combine engineering excellence, global manufacturing facilities and the most experienced drilling services group in the business.

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Fleet Electrician. This position is based out of our Haileybury, Ontario facility.

Hourly Wage: $30.00 - $50.00 /hr

Key Specific Responsibilities include:

- Strict adherence to existing testing procedures and processes

- Undertake project planning tasks, including job planning and EHS risk management

- Perform HV electrical testing across all HV assets such as Drill rigs, cabling, generators, motors, transformers and switchgear

- Record test results on the relevant test certificates and compile test reports [COC’s]

- Liaise with client representatives

Key Skills and experience required:

- Infallible focus on Safety

- Current electrical license

- Must be able to build High-Voltage and Low-Voltage electrical wiring

- Must be able to build junction boxes, power distribution boxes, control panels and fuse boxes

- Must have an excellent knowledge in High-Voltage safety of batteries and electrical wiring

- Must be able to instrument the electric powertrains components for Power analysis, Current probes, Voltage probes etc.

- Must be well versed in reading and following electrical wiring schematics for safe system integration

- Should be qualified in High-Voltage system implementation.

- Strong knowledge in automotive Network design (CAN, Ethernet)

- Good understanding of engine and vehicle controls interface

- Must be able to lead technically and provide guidance

- Must be able to propose technical solutions

- Experience in preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance techniques for electrical assets

- Strong computer & communication skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook essential)

- Ability to work both autonomously & as part of a team

- Excellent spoken & written communication

- Strong organizational skills

- An HV Switching Ticket

This posting is a standing posting and may or may not reflect current opportunities.

Candidates with similar experience within the mining industry will be held in high regard.

Safety and a zero harm culture is a core part of our business. To ensure the safety of all employees, successful candidates will need to meet the essential requirements of a pre-employment medical.

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).

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we thank all who apply but will only be contacting those selected for an interview.

Visit the career website: https://careers.boartlongyear.com/ and follow Boart Longyear on social media:  LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.