Field Mechanic - Red Lake ON

Boart Longyear; Red Lake; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the mining sector, Boart Longyear, is seeking a Mechanic to work in Red Lake, Ontario. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and repairing drilling and mobile support equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and collaborating with various departments to optimize work schedules. This position requires relevant trade certifications and offers a full-time employment opportunity.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required with a minimum of 3+ years related experience.
• Millwright or Heavy-Duty Mechanic Trade Certification (Red Seal) needed.
• Standard First Aid and driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Repair, troubleshoot, adjust, and maintain drilling equipment.
• Diagnose equipment faults and perform repairs.
• Ensure safety standards are observed on the job.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Repairing

Maintenance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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

Completion of three- to five-year apprenticeship program

Job description

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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

• 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
  
  

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).

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Business Line

Minerals and Energy

Company

Drilling Services

Function

Other Manufacturing/Services Functions

Auto req ID

15854BR

Region (Business Group)

NAM

Country

Canada

State/Province

Ontario

City

Red Lake

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Production and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Mining, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Machinery Manufacturing

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