Lab Technician jobs in Canada

Job Description

Job Description
Boart Longyear is a global leader in drilling services, providing innovative and reliable solutions to the mining and drilling industry. With a rich history spanning over 130 years, Boart Longyear is committed to delivering excellence in safety, drilling services, and technology.
We are currently seeking a CPT Technician to join our Boart Longyear team based out of Saskatoon, SK.
Experience in this specialized area of geotechnical data collection is an asset through practical experience and/or education. The Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) Technician's primary duties will be the preparation, set-up, use and maintenance of CPT equipment and other down-hole electronic data collection systems and sampling tools.
Responsibilities

• Follow all safety requirements, HSE policies and local health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Prepare, set-up, operate and perform daily maintenance on CPT rig(s) and tooling systems used to acquire in-situ geotechnical data primarily related to CPT (ASTM D5778 / ISO 22476-1), VST (ASTM 2573), and downhole seismic testing (ASTM 7400).
• Travel to project work areas throughout Canada as required, staying in local hotel or camp accommodations.
• Record and transfer data from the field to the supervisory team related to all aspects of field activities on computer-based systems daily.
• Must be positive, confident, and keen to develop a reputation as a team player in your role, assisting both in the field and the yard and office-based support roles between projects as may be required.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Shares knowledge and resources and encourages the same of others.
• Makes objective decisions timely and effectively.
• Recognizes when decisions or information should be referred to a higher authority.
• Establishes and maintains project priorities.
• Conducts training for an appropriate audience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in Canada.
• Must have valid Canada Driver’s License.
• One (1) to Three (3) years’ experience with industrial work settings in the resource sector.
• Willing to work out of town on extended project assignments throughout Canada.
• Fluency in English, both written and oral.
• Must have a positive approach to problems, optimistic, and team orientated disposition.
• One (1) to Three (3) years of work-related experience in the geotechnical, surveying, and/or drilling industry.
• Experience with CPT tools or precision survey equipment or other geotechnical sample collecting methods is an asset.
• Formal education in engineering and/or geology recognized by AScT or APEGBC is an asset.

Compensation, Benefits and Perks
Talented people are attracted to companies with long-term success and a supportive workplace culture that encourages work-life balance. Boart Longyear offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities. If hired, you can expect:

• a strong compensation plan
• medical, vision, and dental program
• paid time off (PTO)
• retirement program (Boart Longyear Pension Plan)
• employee recognition rewards program (BRAVO)
• employee assistance program

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.
The Global Products division offers sophisticated research and development and holds hundreds of patented designs to manufacture, market, and service reliable drill rigs, innovative drill string products, rugged performance tooling, durable drilling consumables, and quality parts for customers worldwide.
Veracio, a wholly owned Boart Longyear subsidiary, offers mining clients a range of solutions that improve, automate, and digitally transform their orebody sciences by championing a modern approach through a diverse product portfolio that fuse science and technology together with digital accessibility. Veracio leverages artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to accelerate real-time decision making and significantly lower the cost of mineral exploration.
Boart Longyear is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Visit the website, boartlongyear.com and follow Boart Longyear on social media: LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .
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.

Business Line

Minerals and Energy

Company

Drilling Services

Function

Drilling Services

Auto req ID

15819BR

Region (Business Group)

NAM

Country

Canada

State/Province

Saskatchewan

City

Saskatoon