Key Accountabilities 

  • Adhere to all MSHA regulatory and company standards 

  • Must have a Safety-First mindset; leading the way to a safe work environment  

  • Promote and assist in maintaining a positive work culture  

  • Demonstrate strong leadership qualities  

  • Assist in maintaining effective short and long–term maintenance of mechanical equipment 

  • Assist liaising with warehouse and suppliers (if appropriate) regarding parts and consumables requirements and plans 

  • Provide progressive Processing operations through keeping up to date with new developments in techniques and computing for maintenance of mechanical equipment and submission of ideas for more effective and efficient procedures and methods. 

  • Actively participate in the Asset Management department team to support and promote agreed decisions of the department 

  • Consistently apply Workplace Management Procedures to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and visions and values 

  • Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.   

Qualifications / Experience  

  • Appropriate trade or related qualification in maintenance of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical equipment or a related discipline; 3-5 years experience in maintenance, within a mining, construction, or industrial plant environment   

  • Able to use all basic hand tools; Math knowledge including; sheave sizing, measurement calculations, decimals, fractional conversions, layout math 

  • Experience in Horizontal and Vertical Welding, Stick and Structural Welding; Experience reading blue prints and fabricating from those blueprints; Experience burning using the appropriate technique/cutter 

  • Ability to use layout/measurement tools; Able to read micrometers  

  • Able to inspect/repair all mine shaft, hoist, crushers, and compressors(under instruction) 

  • Basic knowledge of pumps and pumping 

  • Comprehensive knowledge of the Mines Regulation 

  • HS Diploma or equivalent 

Additional Information  

  • Benefits start on day 1 

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, and retirement plan 

  • Access to Employee Assistance program  

  • Employee discounts for local attractions 

  • Monthly company performance bonus (As earned based on company hourly bonus program. This is not a guaranteed bonus.) 

This is a full time position

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