Underground Driller Assistant — Field Operations

Boart Longyear Ltd.

Espanola (NM)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 42,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Boart Longyear Ltd. is currently recruiting for drillers and driller's assistants to join our team on multi-year contracts. The roles are physically demanding, with a strong emphasis on safety and productivity in a global drilling environment.

Hourly Wage: $24.90/hr - $30.71/hr plus bonus. We value diversity and inclusion and provide accommodations on request during the selection process.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid First Aid Certificate.
Sufficient language skills, literacy and numeracy to perform all job-related tasks.
Labour background considered an asset.
2+ years of directly related experience.
Exposure to different drilling environments and techniques is preferred.
Meet Fitness for Duty program standards.
Common Core (Records need to be submitted).

Responsibilities

Safety is PARAMOUNT in our business. You must follow all established policies, procedures and best practices as well as the law at all times.
As an employee you must perform all your duties in a safe manor taking care of the equipment and co-workers that you work with.
You will be responsible for the general condition and obtaining optimum life out of all site equipment and tools.
May be responsible for the training of new Driller Assistants in a safe environment.
Be physically fitness for work
Work under instructions of a driller/drilling field supervisor or division manager. Daily routine work is accomplished with more or less direction depending on the competency level.
Work safely and follow EHS policies and procedures and conduct local risk control
Have the ability to apply first aid
Support the drilling operations: handle rods and drilling tools, collect and handle samples, mix drilling fluids, carry out basic maintenance of tools and equipment, housekeeping, supplies count, perform basic measurement and calculations, carry out basic operator maintenance, complete pre-start checks, refuel vehicles and plant.
May be required to operate non-drilling equipment such as light or heavy vehicles, cranes, tele handlers, forklift, skidders, track-mounted utility vehicles, etc
Monitor a safe workplace, maintain workplace safety and apply risk management processes for elimination of work-related injuries, damage to equipment and incident-related lost time.
Maintain accurate operating records, including daily drill reports and inventory logs
Contribute to and establish effective workplace relationships
Provide training through instruction and demonstration of work skills, coaching and mentoring to other field employees.