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

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 driver’s license upon being hired, by submitting a driver’s abstract to Human Resources

Standard First Aid

Underground common core would be an asset

Basic Safety Orientation, an asset

This position will be based out of Red Lake, Ontario

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.


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).