Field Mechanic - Red Lake ON

Boart Longyear; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Boart Longyear is seeking a Heavy-Duty Mechanic based in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and repairing drilling equipment while adhering to safety standards. Candidates should have a Red Seal certification and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Join a leading company in the drilling services sector and contribute to excellence in operational performance.

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary school is usually required.
• Completion of three- to five-year apprenticeship program.
• Standard First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Repair, troubleshoot, adjust, and maintain drilling equipment.
• Diagnose faults and determine extent of repairs required.
• Ensure safe working conditions and coordinate work activities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Repair

Equipment Maintenance

Safety Standards

Education

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

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Job Description

Position Responsibilities

Repair, troubleshoot, adjust, overhaul and maintain drilling equipment and mobile support equipment used within the scope of Boart Longyear Drilling operations.

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 Stopemasters, Epiroc Simbas, Cubex Orions, 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
• This position will be based out of Red Lake, Ontario
• 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 Manufacturing/Services Functions

Auto req ID

15856BR

Region (Business Group)

NAM

Country

Canada

State/Province

Ontario

City

Thunder Bay