Major Drilling America, Inc. is one of the world's largest drilling service companies serving the mining industry. To support its customers' varied drilling requirements, Major Drilling maintains field operations around the world and provides all types of drilling services including surface coring, directional, reverse circulation, rotary, and environmental drilling.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work safely and reinforce acceptable safety procedures/standards in the workplace

• Comply with obligations under MSHA/OSHA

• Operate with little supervision and capable of working in field locations (travel required)

• Maintain current driver’s license (with no DUI's and less than 4 moving violations in the last 3 years) and either have or be able to obtain a CDL

• Diagnose, assess, and repair mechanical failure in a broad range of drilling rigs, vehicles, and auxiliary equipment

• Occasional contact with suppliers and manufacturers of parts, vehicles, and all equipment needed for the drilling operations

• Repair and maintain vehicles, plant, or equipment as required by following basic inspection procedures under the direction of the Maintenance Manager

• Prepare a parts list and estimates of times required for repairs/maintenance procedures

• Maintain accurate records of repairs/costs associated with workshop and field maintenance programs

• Other duties as assigned by supervisory management

• Must be able to travel

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High School Graduate or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Experience: Mechanical skills including welding, hydraulic systems, gas and diesel motors, as well as some electrical knowledge. Experience and knowledge of maintenance and preventative maintenance to motor vehicles, surface drill rigs, and ancillary equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Normal work environment will be based in the field involving frequent travel to job sites in a range of climates. Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions including cold, heat, snow, rain, or sunshine. Must be comfortable living and working in remote mine environments with close quarters and limited communication at times.