Industrial Maintenance Technician – 9/80 Schedule & Growth

Intrepid Potash; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule with every other Fr

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with immediate vesting

Work-life balance and career growth

PPE, uniform shirts and boot vouchers

Job summary

Intrepid Potash in Hobbs/Carlsbad, NM seeks a Surface Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot failures, perform repairs, and maintain plant equipment and building systems. The role requires safe work practices, strong mechanical knowledge, and flexibility for on-call shifts.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and supporting mobile/heavy equipment like cranes and forklifts while maintaining safety and efficiency across operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Minimum two (2) years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Crane operation experience preferred, but not required.
• Must be able to provide own basic standard and metric tools.
• Must be available to work a call-out schedule for a 24/7 operation.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, replace and/or rebuild malfunctioning equipment.
• Execute routine preventive maintenance checklist items, including lubrication, greasing, replacing screens and pumps, oil levels, etc.
• Maintain various equipment such as above-ground machinery, plumbing, pumps, conveyors, elevators, structures and compactors.
• Conduct pre-shift inspections to ensure all equipment is operating safely and efficiently.
• Assist with maintenance and operation of mobile and heavy equipment, including crane, forklift, etc.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Facility maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Crane operation (preferred)

Job description

Intrepid Potash in Hobbs/Carlsbad, NM seeks a Surface Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot failures, perform repairs, and maintain plant equipment and building systems. The role requires safe work practices, strong mechanical knowledge, and flexibility for on-call shifts.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and supporting mobile/heavy equipment like cranes and forklifts while maintaining safety and efficiency across operations.