Boart Longyear

Overview

Boart Longyear is seeking a Driller Assistant for their Sonic drilling operations, offering a pathway to a skilled trade career with opportunities for training, certifications, and advancement. The company has a long history of providing stable careers in the drilling industry, emphasizing safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide semi-skilled labor-intensive assistance for drilling crews.
• Haul supplies to and from the drill site.
• Handle manual material.
• Mix drilling fluids.
• Make connections by adding/removing rods to/from the drill string.
• Ensure sample bags/cores are labeled correctly and kept in numeric order.
• Build chip trays.
• Assist in rigging up/down and moving to new drill locations.
• Fuel site equipment and conduct preventative maintenance.
• Complete daily site inspections and pre-shift inspections on all equipment.
• Provide site inductions to all visitors.
• Maintain an accurate parts inventory.
• Ensure optimum life out of all site equipment and tooling.
• Train new driller assistants in a safe environment as needed.

Requirements

• Willing to travel by plane or car to worksites throughout Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, and other states.
• Able to commute long distances for shifts (300+ miles).
• Willing to work in remote locations and in all-weather elements.
• Willing to work at job sites for 12+ hour shifts for 14-20 days at a time.
• Must have a valid U.S. Driver’s License.
• Must have valid U.S. Work Authorization.
• Must pass background and drug screening.
• Must pass a Physical Functional Fitness Evaluation.
• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of directly related experience in drilling or related positions.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO

Additional Information

• Work schedule involves 14-20 days on, 7-10 days off.