Information Technology Administrator Boart Longyear Drilling Service

An excellent opportunity has become available for an Information Technology Administrator with Boart Longyear Drilling Service in Mali.

The Company

Boart Longyear has been a leading provider of drilling services and products to the global resource industry for over 120 years. As a result of the company’s continued growth, an excellent opportunity has become available for suitably qualified candidates to join the Boart Longyear Drilling Service TEAM in Mali.

Duties and Responsibilities

Analyzes business problems to be solved with automated systems. Configures system settings and options; plans and executes unit, integration and acceptance testing; and creates specifications for systems to meet business requirements. Plans computerized databases, including base definition, structure, documentation, long-range requirements, operational guidelines and protection. Ensures accuracy and completeness of data in master files and various support tools, such as base dictionaries. Establishes and maintains security and integrity control. Responsible for participating in the analysis, design, evaluation, modification, testing, and implementation of enterprise wide systems. Conducts analysis of systems specifications and uses the latest analysis/diagramming tools to represent business/technical processes. Prepares and obtains approval of system and programming documentation. Analyzes, acquires, installs, modifies and supports operating systems, databases, utilities and Internet/intranet-related tools. Modifies, maintains and updates software, such as compilers, link editors, assemblers, OEM utilities, JCL, macros and subroutines.

Reporting Relationships

The position reports directly to the West Africa IT Administrator and has working relationships with associated BLY office and field staff.

Remuneration

We offer an industry competitive salary package covered by the Boart Longyear Compensation and Benefit book and the local mining convention agreement.

Exceptional Results

We are focused on delivering exceptional results to our customers and shareholders every day. For Boart Longyear, this necessitates more than consistently delivering on our promises. We strive to achieve exceptional results through flawless execution, an unwavering commitment to our customers and the dedication to finding new and innovative ways to beat the competition.

Selection Criteria

The right person will possess or be working towards the following position requirements

Education and professional background

· A.S./B.S. degree computer science or related degree or equivalent experience

· 1 or more years’ experience as a hardware/software technician in a business environment

· Relevant professional IT-related qualifications would be an advantage

Computer skills

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and operating systems

· Working knowledge of PC in a networking environment

· Ability to learn new products quickly

· Hardware and software configurations

· Good troubleshooting skills (hardware/software)

· System software knowledge/experience (Windows 7, Windows XP)

· Outstanding people skills and customer service skills orientation

· Able to handle rapidly changing priorities, high visibility-high stress situations

· Excellent interpersonal and telephone skills

Personal abilities:

1. Detail oriented; Analytical; willing to work long (sometimes odd) hours; ability to be flexible

2. Team Player; VERY organized (precise with regard to documentation & follow up)

3. Fluent spoken and written English

Eligibility for Application to Transfer for all current Boart Longyear employees

All regular part and full-time employees with twelve (12) months or more of service in their current job and who have acceptable performance are eligible to apply for posted openings.

The Company reserves the right to grant individual exceptions based on business needs and in countries where laws preclude such an eligibility period. Qualified temporary workers may apply for jobs posted externally and will be given the same opportunity as any other external candidate. Applicants must meet the basic qualifications of the job to be considered, however meeting the minimum requirements does not necessarily guarantee an interview.

Interested candidates should forward their curriculum vitae together with a motivation letter which must specifically address the Selection Criteria/requirements in the order presented above,

Applications should be submitted preferably by email, no later than November 15, 2011, to:

Human Resources

Boart Longyear French West Africa

E-mail: flyblyfwajob@boartlongyear.com