Surface Diamond Driller

Job Description:

Job Summary:

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity and a gratifying career? Boart Longyear is currently recruiting for experienced Surface Diamond Drillers/ Diamond Core Drillers to join our team. We realize drilling can be a tough and physically demanding position; however, we’re looking for people who are willing to work hard and collect some great paychecks.

In a global environment, Boart Longyear is the client’s choice in the industries we serve, including minerals exploration, environment 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.

Job Responsibilities:

The following is a general list of duties and responsibilities that may be adjusted from time to time by your supervisor. At no time will you be asked to do something unsafe and if you believe that 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 safely perform all your duties taking care of the equipment and 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 Driller Assistants in a safe environment.

Be physically fit for work

Work under the instructions of a driller/drilling field supervisor or division manager. Daily routine work is accomplished with more or less direction depending on the competency level.

Work safely and follow EHS policies and procedures and conduct local risk control

Have the ability to apply first aid

Support the drilling operations: handle rods and drilling tools, collect and handle samples, 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, refuel vehicles and plant.

May be required to operate non-drilling equipment such as light or heavy vehicles, cranes, telehandlers, forklifts, skidders, track-mounted utility vehicles, etc

Monitor a safe workplace, maintain workplace safety, and apply risk management processes for the elimination of work-related injuries, damage to equipment, and incident-related lost time.

Maintain accurate operating records, including daily drill reports and inventory logs

Contribute to and establish effective workplace relationships

Provide training through instruction and demonstration of work skills, coaching, and mentoring to other field employees.

Position Qualifications:

Valid First Aid Certificate

Sufficient language skills, literacy, and numeracy skills to perform all job-related tasks

1+ years of diamond drilling operator experience.

Exposure to exploration diamond drilling environments and techniques is preferred.

This position requires the successful candidate to meet the Fitness for Duty program standards.

Auto req ID: 15169BR
Job Code: 250004 Driller 2.11.Drillers
Function: Drilling Services
Region (Business Group): NAM
Country: Canada
State/Province: Yukon
City: Whitehorse