Resident Mining Technician - Ely, NV

Resident Mining Technician

Join Komatsu West as a Resident Mining Technician based in Ely, NV, an opportunity ripe for skilled technical professionals eager to advance their careers with a leading global equipment manufacturer. In this hands-on role, you will be essential in maintaining and repairing heavy machinery critical to mining operations, ensuring equipment uptime and productivity while adhering to the highest standards of quality and safety.

Compensation for this position ranges competitively from $30.00 to $49.00 per hour, commensurate with your experience, technical skills, and dedication to excellence. Additionally, this role offers a $2.00 differential pay for work performed onsite at Ely's mine location. Komatsu supports seamless work arrangements by covering travel and hotel expenses associated with assignments away from home base.

At Komatsu, your health and well-being are priorities. Benefit from comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance, alongside Health Savings Accounts and wellness initiatives designed to cultivate a balanced and healthy lifestyle. Secure your financial future through participation in our 401(k) plan complemented by exclusive employee savings programs. Our culture values your time, offering generous paid time off and official holidays to recharge. An annual bonus program recognizes your contributions, while we foster a supportive work environment equipped with employee and family assistance services, disability and life insurance options, and continual learning opportunities to propel your professional growth.

Your role will demand high technical acumen, with responsibilities including timely and effective repair of machine components within the workshop setting, troubleshooting complex mechanical issues, and consistently meeting repair efficiency metrics. You will actively engage with Komatsu's Technician Competency Matrix, aiming to excel in technical proficiency, soft skills, and safety standards to support organizational goals.

Scope of Responsibilities and Performance Metrics: Achieve an annual repair efficiency of 85% or above by effectively managing repair workflows. Maintain rework hours below 3% relative to billable hours to uphold quality standards. Comply with standardized repair times for various equipment as defined by Komatsu Equipment Company's job codes. Consistently meet and strive to exceed balanced scorecard performance indicators across technical and interpersonal competencies. Attain minimum competency matrix scores illustrating excellence in safety (at least 7), technical (4-6), and soft skills (4-6), promoting a safe and collaborative work environment.

Join us in a career pathway that not only challenges your skill set but also rewards your commitment and fosters continuous professional development within a dynamic industry setting.