An excellent opportunity has become available for Drillerswith Boart Longyear Drilling Service in French West Africa
Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity and gratifying career? The industry leader Boart Longyear Diamond Driller Position is just for you. We realize being a driller can be tough and physically demanding position; however we’re looking for people that are willing to work hard and not afraid to get dirty.
The Company
Boart Longyear has been a leading provider of drilling services and products to the global resource industry for over 120 years. As a result of the company’s continued growth, an excellent opportunity has become available for suitably qualified candidates to join the Boart Longyear Drilling Service Team in Mali. Our drilling service is the global leader in the application of rotary, core, sonic, and percussive drilling and our global teams of core drillers are skilled, knowledgeable, safety-focused and committed to our customers and our business. With this position, you will be placed on a highly motivated team who is responsible for Boart longyear drilling rig. At Boart Longyear, we conceptualize, engineer and manufacture our legendary drilling rigs. With our extremely skilled drillers and well-built drilling rigs, Boart Longyear has an impeccable safety record.
Summary of Responsibilities
This is not an entry level position; you need to have 2-3 years’ experience being a driller.
– Supervise Employees in accordance with Boart Longyear safety policies and procedures.
– Train and coach new Driller Assistant.
– Prepare daily reports of all drilling activities. Some example of these reports reflects drilled meters, core recovered, time spent performing other activities besides drilling. Timekeeping for payroll purposes, reporting supplies consumed.
– Perform and document daily pre-shift inspections.
– Conduct daily tool box safety meetings. This includes preparing reports of such meetings and forwarding them to the local office.
– Perform and document maintenance and repairs on company equipment and vehicles
– Excellent in communicating with clients and being able to work positively with others
Qualification
– 2-3 years of previous experience as a core driller
– Pass a drug screen, background check, physical and functionality agility test and pulmonary function test.
– Must have a basic knowledge of fluid
– Possess a valid driver’s license and clean Driving record
– Must understand the nature of core drilling and be able to extract suitable core sample
– Extensive knowledge of” down hole” tools and conditions, along with a wide knowledge of techniques necessary to successfully drill and extract core samples
– Must have a complete knowledge of mechanics as related to drill rigs, diesel and gasoline engines, and hydraulics, electrical.
– Ability to personally handle heavy wrenches, lift and/or carry heavy tools or supplies and operate levers with both hands
– Must be able to work continuously outdoors in all weather conditions
– Be willing to be gone for a range of 14 to 30 days at time, work in remote locations
– Be able to work 12-14 hour days and nights shifts
– Ability to communicate with clients and work with others
– Travel required
– Motivated and strong desire to advance to the next level
Education and Experience
High school diploma, GED or equivalent
Remuneration
We offer an industry competitive salary package.
Exceptional Results
We are focused on delivering exceptional results to our customers and shareholders every day. For Boart Longyear, this necessitates more than consistently delivering on our promises. We strive to achieve exceptional results through flawless execution, an unwavering commitment to our customers and the dedication to finding new and innovative ways to beat the competition.
Interested candidates should forward their curriculum vitae together with a motivation letter which must specifically address the Selection Criteria/requirements in the order presented above,
Applications should be submitted preferably by email, to: Human Resources – Boart Longyear French West Africa – E-mail: flyblyfwajob@boartlongyear.com
Boart Longyear is an equal opportunities employer