Field Mechanic

Boart Longyear; Haileybury; On-site; CAD 108,136,000 - 145,262,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Matched Pension Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Healthcare Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Bonus Program

Safety-first culture

Job summary

Boart Longyear is hiring field mechanics for our Haileybury, Ontario facility. Responsibilities include repairing and maintaining drilling equipment, troubleshooting faults, and ensuring safety standards. Travel and relocation considerations may apply for Northern locations.

Qualified candidates will hold Millwright or Heavy-Duty Mechanic Red Seal certification, a high school diploma, and 3+ years of related experience. A valid driver’s license and basic safety training are preferred.

Qualifications

• Trade certification required (Red Seal) as Millwright or Heavy-Duty Mechanic.
• High School diploma and 3+ years related experience.
• Completion of a 3–5 year apprenticeship program.
• Standard First Aid is an asset.
• Underground common core would be an asset.
• Basic Safety Orientation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Repair, troubleshoot, adjust, overhaul and maintain drilling equipment and mobile support equipment.
• Inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions.
• Diagnose faults to determine repair extent.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and regulatory compliance.
• Clean, lubricate and perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Coordinate work with other departments and schedule.
• Requisition parts and materials and supplies.
• Experience with LM drills, Swick drills, Minecats and Kubotas is an asset.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Education

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

Secondary school diploma

Three- to five-year apprenticeship

Standard First Aid

Tools

LM drills

Swick drills

Minecats

Kubotas

Job description

We have several exciting opportunities available for field mechanics. Based out of our facility in Haileybury, Ontario or Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Opportunities are available to work in Northern Ontario, Northern British Columbia and the Yukon.

Hourly Wage

$37.70/hr - $50.68/hr plus bonus

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

• 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 withLM 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.

What We Offer

• Employer Matched Pension Plan
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and a Healthcare Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonus Program
• A safety-first culture where your well-being is our top priority.

This posting reflects an existing vacancy and we are actively seeking a qualified applicant to fill this role.

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).