Shop and Field Mechanic

Boart Longyear•Wytheville, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Boart Longyear is hiring a Shop and Field Mechanic to service, repair, and maintain its fleet of drill rigs and support equipment. The position is based primarily at the company’s Wytheville, Virginia facilities, with travel to jobsites for multi-day assignments. Shop duties include training, equipment repairs, and overhauls. Field duties include routine equipment maintenance and emergency breakdown repairs at various locations. The mechanic will work on electric- and diesel-powered hydraulic systems and machinery, as well as high-pressure pneumatic systems. The role requires diagnosing hydraulic problems and completing repairs quickly to return rigs to operation. Candidates should be eager to learn, self-motivated, interested in becoming a team leader, able to work well with others, and able to work with little or no supervision. They must communicate with supervisors, drillers, and safety personnel, and work safely in the shop and in adverse outdoor conditions.

Requirements

At least 2 years of mechanic experience.
Experience reading electrical and hydraulic schematics.
Basic diesel engine and fuel system diagnostic experience.
Ability to work at least 50 hours per week with scheduled overtime.
Ability to lift 50 pounds frequently, remain standing for extended periods, and raise arms above shoulder level to install or remove components.
Skill in the care and use of hand and power tools, including manipulating tools in limited spaces.
Willingness to travel for multi-day shifts and work long days in adverse weather conditions.
Ability to work well with others, maintain a positive attitude, and work with little or no supervision.
Ability to work safely.
Pass a drug screen and background check.
Must have own tools.
Valid driver’s license and ability to attain a CDL.
Ability to obtain MSHA/OSHA certification.

Nice To Haves

Electrical certification or experience.
Some welding and fabrication experience.
Hydraulic experience, including pumps, manifolds, and cylinder repairs.
Knowledge of high-pressure air systems, such as screw compressors and boosters.
Knowledge of duplex and triplex mud pumps.
Desire to become a team leader.

Responsibilities

Service, repair, and maintain Boart Longyear’s fleet of drill rigs and support equipment.
Perform equipment repairs and overhauls in the workshop.
Travel to jobsites for routine maintenance and emergency breakdown repairs.
Diagnose hydraulic equipment problems and complete repairs quickly to return rigs to operation.
Work on electric- and diesel-powered hydraulic systems and machinery, and high-pressure pneumatic systems.
Communicate with supervisors, drillers, and safety personnel.
Follow safe work practices.