An excellent opportunity has become available for Drillers Assistantwith 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 Assistant 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
The role of a Driller Assistant is to provide support to the Driller in achieving operational performance targets, safety initiatives and company policies and procedures.He is not only responsible under the guidance and direction of the driller for assisting in the recovery and presentation of core soil samples or water bores through safe, cost effective and professional practices in order that client’s expectations are met or exceeded but also ensuring that adequate duty of care is exercised in all aspects of the work activities.
Specific Duties
– Fuel management of drilling rig
– Rod sampling
– Core/sample presentation
– Limited Equipment Maintenance
– Housekeeping
– Hauling supplies to and from drill site
– Manual material handling
– Mixing Drilling Fluids
– Effective communication
Qualification
– Previous experience desired
– Pass a drug screen, background check, physical and functionality agility test and pulmonary function test.
– Possess a valid driver’s license and clean Driving record
– Be able to crawl, squat, carry and climb for extensive period of time
– 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 10-12 hour days and nights shifts
– Ability to communicate and work with others
– Motivated and strong desire to advance to the next level
– Travel is required
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