Underground Drilling Supervisor - Percussive

Company Overview

Established in 1890, 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.

Our People

At Boart Longyear, people are our most important asset, and we understand that the best ideas are developed because of collaborative efforts between individuals with diverse backgrounds, opinions, and perspectives;
That is why we are committed to diversity and inclusion in our work teams, fostering environments free of discrimination and harassment, where everyone feels free to present their opinions and be heard.

Our Vision

Boart Longyear’s vision is to be the global industry leader in safety, drilling innovation and productivity.

Our Values

Our success as a business depends on how we operate. The 'how' is the distinctive way in which we conduct our business, guided by our values of Integrity, Health & Safety, Teamwork & Diversity, Customer Focus and Sustainability.

We are currently looking for an experienced Supervisor to join our team. Candidates with a demonstrated history of working to strict safety and quality standards in a supervisory capacity are strongly encouraged to apply.

The successful applicant will demonstrate an excellent attitude towards safety and possess a strong team-leadership focus. A passion for drilling and a hard-working attitude is essential. Boart Longyear offers ongoing training and developmental opportunities as well as competitive salary and bonus scheme.

Hourly Wage: $54.43/hr plus up to $40/hr bonus.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide ongoing coaching to develop your team.

• Address any performance or conduct issues as they arise in a timely and respectful manner.

• Co-ordinate and allocate work as required to meet drilling plans in the most cost effective/efficient way while meeting safety compliance requirements, including the co-ordination of relief team members as required.

• Complete and approve daily reports to send to contracts administrators for payroll and client invoicing requirements.

• Provide technical advice to staff to effectively manage drilling operations.

• Conduct daily shift meetings.

• Liaise with the Project Manager and/or Field Supervisor regarding the progress of the drilling program.

• Demonstrate safety leadership and assist team members with the development of thorough risk assessments and job safety analysis.

• Report all safety hazards or workplace injury/illness to the client and management immediately.

• Lead investigations of all incidents / hazard management issues that occur in the work area and on shift and ensure effective corrective actions are identified, implemented and monitored in a timely and productive manner.

Position Qualifications

• Extensive drilling experience.

• Common Core for First Line Underground Mine Supervisor - #770121

• JHSC certified

• Incident investigation certification

• Proven leadership and coaching ability.

• Ability to problem solve.

• Strong ability to develop relationships with stakeholders of various levels.

• Good communication skills – written and oral

• Current Drivers License.

• Computer skills such as MS Office – Word, Outlook, Excel.

• First Aid/CPR required.

This posting reflects an existing vacancy and we are actively seeking a qualified applicant to fill the role.

Boart Longyear welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process as per the guidelines of the Accessibilities for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we thank all who apply but will only be contacting those selected for an interview.

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Job Details

Job Family Drilling Services

Pay Type Hourly

Employment Indicator Employee