Driller Assistant

**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 in the Drilling Services division.

The Driller Assistant will provide semi-skilled labor-intensive assistance for drilling crews, including the operation of various types of vehicles, equipment/machinery, and other tasks such as hauling supplies, manual material handling, mixing drilling fluids, and sample collection.

The ideal candidate will be willing to travel to drilling sites throughout Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, and other states, and will be able to work in remote locations and in all-weather elements.

**Responsibilities:**

Provide semi-skilled labor-intensive assistance for drilling crews

Haul supplies to and from the drill site

Manual material handling

Mixing drilling fluids

Sample collection

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

Fueling of site equipment and conducting preventative maintenance

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

Other duties as assigned by Driller/Field Supervisor

**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 extended period of time, 12+ hour shifts for 14-20 days at a time

Must have a valid U.S. Drivers 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.

**Benefits:**

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).

**Company Overview:**

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. The Global Products division offers sophisticated research and development and holds hundreds of patented designs to manufacture, market, and service reliable drill rigs, innovative drill string products, rugged performance tooling, durable drilling consumables, and quality parts for customers worldwide. Veracio, a wholly owned Boart Longyear subsidiary, offers mining clients a range of solutions that improve, automate, and digitally transform their orebody sciences by championing a modern approach through a diverse product portfolio that fuse science and technology together with digital accessibility. Veracio leverages artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to accelerate real-time decision making and significantly lower the cost of mineral exploration. Boart Longyear is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in Sydney, Australia (ASX:BLY). Visit the website, boartlongyear.com and follow Boart Longyear on social media: LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .

**EEO Statement:**

Boart Longyear is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

**Auto req ID:** 14758BR

**Job Code:** 250001 Driller Assistant 1.11.Drillers

**Function:** Drilling Services

**Region (Business Group):** NAM

**Country:** United States Of America

**State/Province:** Arizona

**City:** Phoenix