Heavy Duty Mechanic - Haileybury

Boart Longyear; Haileybury; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Healthcare Spending Account

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Boart Longyear in Haileybury, Ontario is seeking a Heavy Duty Mechanic to repair and maintain drilling equipment. The role requires 5+ years of field experience with mining gear, a valid driver’s license, and a commitment to safety. You’ll diagnose issues, perform repairs, and coordinate with teams to minimize downtime, while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience diagnosing and repairing mining or drilling equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to perform duties of a red seal Heavy Duty Mechanic.
• Valid driver’s license required; provide abstract upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Repair, troubleshoot, adjust, overhaul and maintain drilling equipment and mobile support equipment.
• Inspect equipment and diagnose faults to determine repair scope.
• Test repaired gear to ensure compliance with specifications and safety standards.
• Coordinate with other departments to meet work schedules and ensure productivity.

Skills

Diagnostics

Heavy equipment repair

Troubleshooting

Tool usage

Education

Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic

Valid Driver's License

Tools

LM drills

Swick drills

Minecats

Kubotas

Job description

Job Description

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.

Boart Longyear is seeking a Heavy Duty Mechanic to join our team based out of our Haileybury, Ontario shop.

Hourly Wage: $45.00 - $49.00/hr

Position Responsibilities:

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

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 LM drills, Swick drills, Minecats and Kubotas would be an asset

Employment Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience diagnosing and repairing mining or drilling equipment
• Demonstrated ability to perform similar tasks to a red seal Heavy Duty Mechanic
• 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 is an asset

What We Offer:

• 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.

We utilize AI tools on job posting platforms to assist with the initial screening and ranking of applications based on job-related criteria.

We utilize AI tools on job posting platforms to assist with the initial screening and ranking of applications based on job-related criteria. 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).

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we thank all who apply but will only be contacting those selected for an interview.