Field Mechanic
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 16, 2026.
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.
We have several exciting opportunities available for field mechanics. Based out of our facility in Haileybury, Ontario or Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Opportunities are available to work in Northern Ontario, Northern British Columbia and the Yukon.
Hourly Wage: $37.70/hr - $50.68/hr plus bonus
Position Responsibilities
Repair, troubleshoot, adjust, overhaul and maintain drilling equipment and mobile support equipment used within the scope of Boart Longyear Drilling operations. This position will be located in Haileybury, Ontario.
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 LM drills, Swick drills, 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
•Schedule to be negotiated