About this role
Major Drilling America, Inc. is one of the world's largest drilling service companies serving the mining industry. To support its customers' varied drilling requirements, Major Drilling maintains field operations around the world and provides all types of drilling services including surface coring, directional, reverse circulation, rotary, and environmental drilling.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Work safely and reinforce acceptable safety procedures/standards in the workplace
• Comply with obligations under MSHA/OSHA
• Operate with little supervision and capable of working in field locations (travel required)
• Maintain current driver’s license (with no DUI's and less than 4 moving violations in the last 3 years) and either have or be able to obtain a CDL
• Diagnose, assess, and repair mechanical failure in a broad range of drilling rigs, vehicles, and auxiliary equipment
• Occasional contact with suppliers and manufacturers of parts, vehicles, and all equipment needed for the drilling operations
• Repair and maintain vehicles, plant, or equipment as required by following basic inspection procedures under the direction of the Maintenance Manager
• Prepare a parts list and estimates of times required for repairs/maintenance procedures
• Maintain accurate records of repairs/costs associated with workshop and field maintenance programs
• Other duties as assigned by supervisory management
• Must be able to travel
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: High School Graduate or general education degree (GED) preferred.
Experience: Mechanical skills including welding, hydraulic systems, gas and diesel motors, as well as some electrical knowledge. Experience and knowledge of maintenance and preventative maintenance to motor vehicles, surface drill rigs, and ancillary equipment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Normal work environment will be based in the field involving frequent travel to job sites in a range of climates. Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions including cold, heat, snow, rain, or sunshine. Must be comfortable living and working in remote mine environments with close quarters and limited communication at times.
Major Drilling offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx Coverage
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Options
- 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
- Employer-Provided Life Insurance
- Employer-Provided Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Optional Accident and Critical Illness Plans
- Optional Identity Theft/Legal Protection Plan
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Normal work environment will be based in the field involving frequent travel to job sites in a range of climates. Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions including cold, heat, snow, rain, or sunshine. Must be comfortable living and working in remote mine environments with close quarters and limited communication at times.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Major Drilling America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring, and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.
Other facts
About Major Drilling
Major Drilling Group International Inc. is the world’s leading provider of specialized drilling services primarily serving the mining industry. Established in 1980, Major Drilling has over 1,000 years of combined experience and expertise within its management team. The Company maintains field operations and offices in North America, South America, Australia, Asia, Africa, and Europe. Major Drilling provides a complete suite of drilling services including surface and underground coring, directional, reverse circulation, sonic, geotechnical, environmental, water-well, coal-bed methane, shallow gas, underground percussive/longhole drilling, surface drill and blast, a variety of mine services, and ongoing development of data-driven, high-tech drillside solutions.
What you'll do
- The Field Mechanic is responsible for diagnosing, assessing, and repairing mechanical failures in drilling rigs and vehicles. They must also maintain accurate records of repairs and costs associated with maintenance programs.
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