Longhole Driller Trainee

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.

Sign on bonus available to qualified experienced drillers if zero training is required on any single or combination of the following drill rigs. Stopemaster TH or ITH, Cubex 6200 ITH, Orion ITH, V30 with Cubex, Stopemate TH, Simba M4 TH or ITH, or Solo DU311 ITH (an operational assessment for competency will determine qualification post hiring)

Job Summary:

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity and a gratifying career? Boart Longyear is currently looking for experienced longhole drillers trainees to join our team. We realize drilling can be a tough and physically demanding position; however, we’re looking for people that are willing to work hard and collect some great pay checks.

In a global environment, Boart Longyear is the client’s choice in the industries we serve, including minerals exploration, environmental and infrastructure drilling. The teams that work in Drilling Services for Boart Longyear are the global industry leaders in the application of rotary, core, sonic and percussive drilling. Our global teams of drillers are experienced, knowledgeable, safety-focused and committed to our customers and our business.

Hourly Wage: $23.94/hr - $28.27/hr plus bonus.

This posting reflects multiple existing vacancies at our various sites across Northern Ontario.

Job Responsibilities:

The following are a general list of duties and responsibilities that maybe adjusted from time to time by your supervisor. At no time will you be asked to do something unsafe and if you believe that it is unsafe you are to stop work immediately and advise your supervisor:

• 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 manner taking care of the equipment and the 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.
• You may be responsible for the training of new drillers in a safe environment.
• Be physically fit for work
• Work under instructions of a driller/drilling field supervisor or division manager.
• Work safely and follow EHS policies and procedures and conduct local risk control
• Have the ability to apply first aid
• Support drilling operations: 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, etc.
• Maintain accurate operating records, including daily drill reports and inventory logs
• Contribute to and establish effective workplace relationships

Position Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid First Aid/CPR Certificate
• Sufficient language skills, literacy and numeracy skills to perform all job-related tasks
• Labour background considered an asset
• Exposure to different drilling environments and techniques is preferred
• This position requires the successful candidate to meet the Fitness for Duty program standards
• Ontario Common Core is an asset

What We Offer:

• Employer Matched Pension Plan
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and a Healthcare Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sign-On Bonuses for experienced Drillers
• Referral Bonus Program
• A safety-first culture where your well-being is our top priority.

This posting is a standing posting and may or may not reflect current opportunities.

**Please prepare your transcripts by contacting the Ministry and upload them with your resume if possible, or have them on hand as they will be required in the interview process.**

You can do so by contacting:

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST

Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities

1-800-236-0744

705-495-8517

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

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

Visit the career website: https://careers.boartlongyear.com/ and follow Boart Longyear on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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