Shop Mechanic

Major Drilling • Salt Lake City, UT

27d • Onsite

About The Position

Major Drilling America, Inc. is one of the world's largest drilling service companies serving the mining and drilling 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. The United States division is looking for a Mechanic to work out of the Salt Lake City, UT Shop.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or general education degree (GED) University degree 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, 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 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 All successful applicants must pass a drug test, background check, Physical fit-for-duty exam, and MVR review (no DUI's and less than 4 moving violations in the last 3 years.)

Benefits

• Low Premium/Low Deductible Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account Option
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
• Employer Provided Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional Identity Theft/Legal Protection Plan
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees