Field Mechanic

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 Read more