Lube Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Coeur Wharf

We Pursue a Higher Standard

We are a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing precious metals producer with seven wholly-owned operations: the New Afton gold-copper mine in British Columbia, Canada, the Rainy River gold-silver mine in Ontario, Canada, the Las Chispas silver-gold mine in Sonora, Mexico, the Palmarejo gold-silver mine in Chihuahua, Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip polymetallic critical minerals exploration project in British Columbia, Canada.

Coeur Wharf is an open-pit, heap-leach gold operation and the only gold mine operating in South Dakota. Located in the northern Black Hills, Wharf is the only known operating mine that shares a hillside with a ski resort, Terry Peak.

Coeur Wharf has been part of the local community since 1983, actively volunteering and supporting the arts, educational programs, beautification events and children’s and wellness programs.

Approximately 250 miners, geologists, engineers, environmentalists, operators and various business leaders are employed at the mine and call South Dakota home. Coeur Wharf prioritizes safety, teamwork, career development, and growth.  If you want to grow your career in a progressive, team-oriented environment, apply today.

About the Job:

The Maintenance Lube Technician is responsible for the performance of the following duties in a safe and productive manner.

Responsibilities: 

Job Duties (Not Limited to): 

• Perform daily lubrication tasks on all mobile mining equipment in pit operations. Operates and inspects machines and equipment to diagnose/trouble shoot defects
• Perform regularly scheduled PM services and have knowledge of any and all current lubes being used
• Maintain service equipment such as service truck, fuel pumps, lube systems and other equipment needed to perform required duties
• Assist in keeping an accurate and up-to-date record of any PM services performed
• Dismantle and reassemble equipment as necessary  
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges  
• Assist in the replacement of defective engines and subassemblies
• Tests overhauled equipment to insure operating efficiency 
• Assist workers in assembly and disassembly of equipment
• Assist in the ordering of parts  
• Assist in scheduling and prioritizing of equipment maintenance
• Create work orders and job requests when necessary
• Perform daily workplace and equipment safety inspections
• Maintain a clean and citation-free mine site environment

  Physical Requirements 

• Follow all procedures and safety measures to assure safe production
• Work in all conditions and environments, approximately 80% of job is outdoors
• Able to lift 65 lbs. on an occasional basis
• Able to walk up and down slopes and uneven ground daily
• Able to bend and stoop, craw on a continuous basis (access machines as needed) 

  Workplace R equirements 

• Work as a team member and communicate openly with others
• Self-directed and able to take leadership role on many projects
• Willing to stop work for safety concerns and always abide by safety best practices, policies and procedures
• Rotation of work assignments to maintain training
• Respirator use is required
• Ability to work alone
• 5-5-4 Rotational Shift Schedule

  Preferred background/education  

• A high school diploma or equivalent 
• A vocational-technical college degree
• 1-3 years’ experience in equipment maintenance
• Diesel Mechanic Experience 

Additional Information: Willing to work alternating between 5 work days, 5 days off, 4 night shifts, and 5 more days off.

It is the policy of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its direct and indirect United States subsidiaries (the “Company”) to provide equal opportunity employment to all Employees and applicants for employment. No person working at the Company's facilities in the United States is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.