Maintenance Technician

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Maintenance Technician troubleshoots and repairs all mining equipment, pumps, pipelines, and various machinery. This position requires the ability to work safely, whether independently or within a team, with a wide range of mechanical knowledge and welding skills, and flexibility in your working schedule for callouts or other unusual circumstances.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Troubleshoot and repair items including, but not limited to: conveyor belts, loadout equipment, and mobile and stationary equipment 
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and machinery, including, but not limited to; greasing, changing oil, looking for defects during service session, torque, etc 
• Install and change: motors, chains, gear boxes, differentials and/or suspension work 
• Perform cutting (Oxy and acetylene) welding and rigging procedures 
• Conduct pre-shift inspections to ensure all equipment is operating safely and efficiently 
• Fabricate and install pumps and/or rebuild gear boxes 
• Operate forklift, front-end loader, and other heavy equipment 
• Read prints and diagrams 
• Determine if work areas are safe and observe all OSHA and Intrepid’s safety rules and policies 
• Perform other duties as assigned 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• Valid Driver’s license 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• OSHA 10HR 
• A minimum of 2 year of experience in an industrial work setting doing maintenance work is preferred 
• Experience doing maintenance work with a good safety record 

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail 
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment 
• Ability to weld, cut, grind, and work with steel and poly pipelines 
• Knowledge of pumps, seals, packing, and bearings 
• Ability to problem solve, learn processes quickly, and stay calm in a stressful environment
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is typically performed outdoors in a non-temperature controlled environment. The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee:

• Is regularly required to lift heavy objects (50lbs <=) and work in confined spaces
• May have to work at heights in a non-temperature-controlled environment and unpredictable weather conditions
• Is regularly exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels
• Is required to always wear safety attire and personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Will frequently be standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching and grasping
• Must be able to climb stairs and/or ladders, work at heights on occasion, and perceive color differences

SCHDULE

• A 40 hour a week work schedule will be required with call outs as part of the job
• Call outs are a necesary part of the job

OPPORTUNITIES 

• Medical plans with prescription drug coverage, dental insurance and vision insurance 
• 401(K) with immediate vesting and generous employer match
• Work-life balance with family-friendly work schedules
• Opportunity to grow within position through Intrepid’s career path program

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DISCLOUSER

A pre-placement Physical, Drug Test, Background Check, and Mobility test will be required for anyone selected for this opportunity. Placement into the position will not be made until the results are received and cleared by Intrepid.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

Intrepid potash Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.