Field Mechanic

Job Description

**Job Description:**
Established in 1890, Boart Longyear is the worldu2019s leading provider of drilling services, drilling equipment and performance tooling for mining and drilling companies. It also has a substantial presence in aftermarket parts and service, energy, mine dewatering, oil sands exploration, production drilling, and down-hole instrumentation.
We strive to empower all employeeu2019s to continuously work in accordance with BLY values as described below:
Health and Safety: We keep health and safety foremost so that we all make it safe, make it personal and make it home.
Integrity: We inspire trust by doing what is right, doing what we say we will do, and being accountable for our actions.
Customer Focus: We are dedicated to our customersu2019 success and providing innovative solutions.
Teamwork & Diversity: We respect each other, embrace our diversity and value the importance of transparent and honest communications.
Sustainability: We care for our communities and the environment to build a sustainable future.
We have several exciting opportunities available for field mechanics. Based out of our facility in Haileybury, Ontario, opportunities are available to work in Red Lake (Evolution), Marathon (Barrick Hemlo), and Musselwhite mines.
**Hourly Wage:**
$36.60 - $49.20/hr
**Position Responsibilities**
Repair, troubleshoot, adjust, overhaul and maintain drilling equipment and mobile support equipment used within the scope of Boart Longyear Drilling operations. This position will be located in Haileybury, Ontario.
**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 LM drills, Swick drills, 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 driveru2019s license upon being hired, by submitting a driveru2019s abstract to Human Resources
Standard First Aid
Underground common core would be an asset
Basic Safety Orientation, an asset
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.
This posting is a standing posting and may or may not reflect current opportunities.
_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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**Auto req ID:**
16397BR
**Job Code:**
320004 Mechanic 4.10.Hourly
**Company:**
Drilling Services
**Business Line:**
Minerals and Energy
**Function:**
Other/Services functions
**Region (Business Group):**
NAM
**Country:**
Canada
**State/Province:**
Ontario
**City:**
Thunder Bay