Drilling supervisor Jobs in Reno, NV

Job Description :

Boart Longyear is a global leader in drilling services, providing innovative and reliable solutions to the mining and drilling industry. With a rich history spanning over 130 years, Boart Longyear is committed to delivering excellence in safety, drilling services, and technology.

We are currently seeking a Driller Assistant to join our Boart Longyear team!

The teams that work in Drilling Services for Boart Longyear are the global industry leaders in the application of rotary, core, sonic, percussive, and reverse circulation drilling. Our global teams of drillers are skilled, experienced, knowledgeable, safety-focused, and committed to our customers and our business.

Our Driller Assistant position presents a rewarding opportunity for individuals prepared to meet the physical challenges with resilience. We're seeking dedicated individuals who are eager to contribute their hard work and passion to a dynamic team environment. This is a great opportunity for a career-oriented individual looking to grow in the drilling industry.

The Driller Assistant is an “on the road” travelling position. In this role you will travel to our drilling sites where you will work a shift rotation of 14-20 days in a row, followed by 7-10 days off! The typical work day is at least 12 hours long, and total compensation ranges from about $93-97K (including overtime pay and bonus) in the first year!

At Boart Longyear we feel it’s important to give our employees many opportunities to be successful. If you think you have what it takes to be a Boart Longyear employee, fill out our application today.

Minimum Qualifications

Willing to travel by plane or car to worksites throughout Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colorado and other states where we do business.

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 extended period of time, 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 AND / OR

Minimum of 1 year experience in related positions such as : construction laborer, heavy laborer, mechanic, and mechanical work.

Responsibilities :

Provide semi-skilled labor-intensive assistance for drilling crews. This could include the operation of various types of vehicles, equipment / machinery and other tasks including :

Hauling supplies to and from the drill site

Manual material handling

Mixing drilling fluids

Making connections – Adding / Removing rods to / from drill string.

Sample Collection – Ensure bags / cores are labeled correctly, are legible, kept in numeric order according to designated footages and closed securely.

Building chip trays.

Assist in rigging up / down and moving to new drill locations.

Fueling of site equipment and conducting preventative maintenance (Oil Changes, Greasing, Fueling, etc.)

Complete daily site inspections, mast inspections and pre-shift inspections on all equipment.

Responsible for providing site inductions to all visitors.

Responsible for maintaining an accurate parts inventory.

Responsible for general condition of and obtaining optimum life out of all site equipment and tooling.

Other duties as assigned by Driller / Field Supervisor

Also, at times, you may be responsible for the training of new driller assistant in a safe environment.

Compensation, Benefits and Perks

Talented people are attracted to companies with long-term success and a supportive workplace culture that encourages work-life balance. Boart Longyear offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities. If hired, you can expect :

a strong compensation plan

full medical benefits including dental and vision

competitive 401K

paid time off (PTO)

employee recognition rewards program (BRAVO)

employee discount program (Perks).

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