Field Mechanic - Red Lake ON

Boart Longyear Ltd.; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the drilling sector seeks a qualified Mechanic to maintain and repair essential drilling equipment. The ideal candidate will hold a Red Seal certification and have a proven track record of troubleshooting and maintaining heavy-duty machinery. This position offers a competitive hourly wage, and the working schedule will be negotiated upon hiring based in Red Lake, Ontario.

Qualifications

• Completion of three- to five-year apprenticeship program.
• Standard First Aid certification required.
• Experience with Stopemasters, Epiroc Simbas, Cubex Orions is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Repair, troubleshoot, adjust, and maintain drilling equipment.
• Inspect equipment to detect faults or malfunctions.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Equipment Inspection

Maintenance

Education

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

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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).

Auto req ID: 15856BR
Job Code: 320004 Mechanic 4.10.Hourly
Company: Drilling Services
Business Line: Minerals and Energy
Function: Other Manufacturing/Services Functions
Region (Business Group): NAM
Country: Canada
State/Province: Ontario
City: Thunder Bay