Driller - Underground Coring

Boart Longyear; Temiskaming Shores; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drilling services company in Ontario is seeking drillers and driller's assistants who are physically fit and safety-focused. The role includes training responsibilities and requires a high school diploma along with a valid First Aid certificate. Successful candidates will have at least 2 years of experience in drilling and must adhere to safety and operational procedures. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Must be an experienced Underground Driller.
• 2+ years of directly related experience required.
• Exposure to different drilling environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and adherence to established policies.
• Train new Driller Assistants in a safe manner.
• Handle rods, samples, and perform basic maintenance of tools.

Skills

Safety procedures adherence

First Aid skills

Ability to operate various drilling tools

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid First Aid Certificate

Tools

Forklift

Tele handlers

Cranes

Job description

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

Job Responsibilities

• Safety is PARAMOUNT in our business. You must follow all established policies, procedures and best practices as well as the law at all times.
• As an employee you must perform all your duties in a safe manner taking care of the equipment and co-workers that you work with.
• You will be responsible for the general condition and obtaining optimum life out of all site equipment and tools.
• You may be responsible for the training of new Driller Assistants in a safe environment.
• Be physically fit for work.
• Work under instructions of a driller/drilling field supervisor or division manager. Daily routine work is accomplished with more or less direction depending on the competency level.
• Work safely and follow EHS policies and procedures and conduct local risk control.
• Have the ability to apply first aid.
• Support the drilling operations: handle rods and drilling tools, collect and handle samples, mix drilling fluids, carry out basic maintenance of tools and equipment, housekeeping, supplies count, perform basic measurement and calculations, carry out basic operator maintenance, complete pre-start checks, refuel vehicles and plant.
• May be required to operate non-drilling equipment such as light or heavy vehicles, cranes, tele handlers, forklift, skidders, track-mounted utility vehicles, etc.
• Monitor a safe workplace, maintain workplace safety and apply risk management processes for elimination of work-related injuries, damage to equipment and incident-related lost time.
• Maintain accurate operating records, including daily drill reports and inventory logs.
• Contribute to and establish effective workplace relationships.
• Provide training through instruction and demonstration of work skills, coaching and mentoring to other field employees.

Position Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid First Aid Certificate.
• Sufficient language skills, literacy and numeracy skills to perform all job-related tasks.
• Must be an experienced Underground Driller.
• 2+ years of directly related experience.
• Exposure to different drilling environments and techniques is preferred.
• This position requires the successful candidate to meet the Fitness for Duty program standards.
• Common Core (Records need to be submitted).

Please prepare your transcripts by contacting the Ministry and upload them with your resume if possible, or have them on hand as they will be required in the interview process.

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).

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Business Line

Minerals and Energy

Company

Drilling Services

Function

Drilling Services

Auto req ID

16070BR

Region (Business Group)

NAM

Country

Canada

State/Province

Ontario

City

Haileybury