Fixed Maintenance Senior

Vulcan Materials Company; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Materials Company in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Maintenance- Fixed Senior responsible for maintenance and repair of heavy mining equipment. The role requires strong mechanical and electrical knowledge and welding/fabrication experience.

You will work both independently and as part of a team to keep equipment operational, inspect parts, perform repairs, and ensure plant components run safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience with welding and fabrication.
• Ability to work independently and in a team to keep equipment operational.

Responsibilities

• Observes mechanical devices in operation and troubleshoots problems.
• Reviews lubrication reports and service records; performs oil, lube and filter service.
• Dismantles devices to access defective parts using hoists, cranes, hand tools and power tools.
• Inspects, diagnoses and repairs plant stationary equipment.
• Performs welding tasks as required to complete installations/repairs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Tools

Hoists & cranes

Hand tools

Power tools

Welding equipment

Measuring tools

Job description

Job Summary

The Maintenance- Fixed Senior is responsible for the maintenance and repair of heavy equipment used in the mining industry. This position requires a strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, as well as experience with welding and fabrication. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and as part of a team to ensure that all equipment is operational and in good working condition.

Essential Functions

• Observes mechanical devices in operation and troubleshoots problems
• Reviews lubrication reports and service records and performs oil, lube and filter service on all assigned equipment.
• Dismantles device to gain access to and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools and power tools
• Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections
• Inspect and identifies conditions of equipment (wear, alignment, function, etc)
• Inspects, diagnoses and performs repair and maintenance of all plant stationary equipment
• Adjusts functional parts of devise and control instruments using hand and/or power tools
• General plant maintenance inspection and diagnosis & repairs
• Perform unsupervised repair of plant components
• Performs a variety of repair and maintenance tasks including repairs to crushing, screening, conveying, speed reducers, feeders, vibrators, air compressors and pumping equipment.
• Performs welding tasks as required to accomplish stated installation/repair jobs.
• Installs special functional and structural parts in device.

Critical Competencies

• Communication: Ability to clearly and effectively convey information, ideas, and messages to others in both written and verbal formats; can express one's thoughts clearly but also demonstrate active listening, understands the needs of the audience, and adapts the message to ensure it is understood.
• Teamwork and Collaboration- Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with others to achieve common goals; contributes positively to group efforts, sharing knowledge, and being open to others' ideas and feedback.
• Safety Awareness- Ability to recognize, understand, and adhere to safety protocols and procedures in the workplace; proactive in identifying potential hazards, taking steps to mitigate risks, and ensuring that both personal and collective safety are maintained in all tasks and environments.
• Accountability: Takes responsibility for one’s actions, decisions, and outcomes, both individually and within a team context; reliable, dependable, and transparent, ensuring that tasks are completed on time and to a high standard.