Drilling Operations · Operations Sonic Driller Newfoundland and Labrador , · 2 weeks ago

Boart Longyear Ltd.; Alberta; Sur place; CAD 54 000 - 61 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hourly overtime pay

Travel paid

Training provided

Out-of-town living allowance

Benefits

Résumé du poste

Boart Longyear Ltd. in Canada is hiring Sonic Drillers across northern Alberta sites. The role provides semi-skilled labour in a variety of drilling operations, focusing on sonic and geotechnical drilling.

You will operate and support drilling teams, train new drillers, and ensure safety and equipment alignment on site. The wage is CAD 39.00–44.50 per hour with overtime and travel perks.

Qualifications

• Sonic drilling experience in field operations.
• Geotechnical drilling experience preferred.
• Safety-conscious with strict adherence to procedures.
• Ability to perform manual labour and use site equipment.
• Driver's license (Class 5 or higher) and clean record.

Responsabilités

• Provides semi-skilled labour across drilling operations safely, ensuring equipment life and proper drill alignment.
• May train new drillers in a safe environment and perform surveys as required by the client.
• This position is for Sonic Drillers, or: Geotechnical drillers looking to move to train on sonic drills; Sonic drillers in training aiming to progress to lead driller.

Connaissances

Sonic drilling

Geotechnical drilling

Safety conscious

Manual labour

Driver's license

Outils

Drilling equipment operation

Description du poste

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.

Are you ready to launch your career in the drilling industry with a company that’s been setting the global standard for over 130 years? Boart Longyear is now hiring Sonic Drillers.

Founded in 1890, Boart Longyear is the world’s leading provider of drilling services, drilling equipment, and performance tooling for mining and exploration industries. With operations spanning over 40 countries, our name is trusted across the globe for innovation, safety, and results.

At Boart Longyear, we’re not just drilling holes — we’re drilling deeper into possibilities. Whether you're working in the field or supporting from behind the scenes, you're part of a legacy that’s helped shape the mining world for generations.

Hourly Wage: $39.00-$44.50/hr

This posting is for our various sites across northern Alberta including CNRL, Suncor, Syncrude, Kearl, and Fission.

Job Responsibilities

Provides semi-skilled labour intensive assistance across a wide spectrum of drilling operations in an efficient and safe manner. Responsible for general condition and obtaining optimum life out of all site equipment and tools, location of the collar of the hole, ensuring correct alignment with front and back sites, offsets, depth and setting of the drill at the correct angle. May be responsible for the training of new drillers in a safe environment. Performs surveys according to client.

This position is for Sonic Drillers, or:

• Geotechnical drillers looking to move to train on sonic drills
• Sonic drillers in training looking to progress to lead driller

Position requirements

• Driller or driller’s helper experience related to sonic or geotechnical drilling Ability to work in mining and oil & gas environments including the ability to pass pre-access, post incident, and annual drug and alcohol screening
• Class 5 or better drivers license with reasonable drivers abstract (commercial DL is an asset) Willingness to work with a wide variety of equipment
• Willingness to work long hours outdoors in all conditions Willingness to work hard, and travel for work
• Willingness to perform both shop based and field based work
• Willing to learn new advanced geotechnical testing techniques involving sophisticated electronic testing equipment
• Positive attitude in the work place

Position offers

• Hourly pay including daily overtime, weekly overtime, and double time
• Paid travel and paid training
• Additional bonuses and perks
• Out of town living allowance
• Excellent benefits
• Year-round work