North Bay Field Service Technician

Boart Longyear is an integrated drilling services and drilling products provider, producing, manufacturing, and operating equipment for the minerals industry, with a drilling presence in water exploration, environmental sampling, energy, and oil sands exploration. The Company operates in Asia Pacific, Canada, USA, South America, Europe and Africa.

We are currently seeking a self-motivated **Field Service Technician** to fill a position that will be based in** Sudbury, Ontario**. Boart Longyear is committed to high-quality, safety, environmental, and continuous improvement practices. Applicants should be able to demonstrate shared values in this area.

This position is a full-time role and the hours of work will be 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday.

**The Company**
Established in 1890, Boart Longyear is the world’s leading provider of drilling services, orebody-data-collection 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 also 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.

The Geological Data Services division utilizes innovative scanning technology and down-hole instrumentation tools to capture detailed geological data from drilled core and chip samples. This valuable orebody knowledge gives mining companies the ability to make timely decisions for more efficient exploration activities.

The Global Products division offers sophisticated research and development and holds hundreds of patented designs to manufacture, market, and service reliable drill rigs, innovative drill string products, rugged performance tooling, durable drilling consumables, and quality parts for customers worldwide.

**Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to the following)**:

- Detecting and troubleshooting irregularities and malfunctions
- Constructing foundations for machinery
- Assembling machinery prior to installation
- Installing machinery and mechanical equipment
- Repairing or replacing defective machinery parts
- Fabricating parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up
- Performing routine maintenance work on machinery
- Commissioning Drill Rigs in Workshop & Mine properties
- Providing support to the Fleet and Asset Managers as needed

**Required Skills and Experience**:

- Minimum of 2 years relevant experience
- Licensed Mechanic
- Able to meet the physical requirements of the job including lifting and bending
- Committed to safe practices at all times
- Able to work effectively in a fast paced environment
- Willing to learn
- Strong team player with good communication skills
- Adept at job task planning, organizing and problem solving
- Excellent critical thinking and decision making skills
- Red Seal Trade Certification would be an asset

**Perks, Benefits and Compensation**
We know that talented people are attracted to companies with long term success, an amazing culture. We also know you want a company that provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and outstanding career advancement opportunities. We offer:

- Strong compensation plan
- Competitive Benefit program (Life, Disability, Health & Dental)
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan
- Robust Vacation Program