Field Mechanic

Major Drilling•Salt Lake City, UT

8h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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