Maintenance Technician

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

Join the Intrepid Maintenance Team in Hobbs/Carlsbad, NM!

As a Surface Maintenance Technician you will troubleshoot cause of failure, recommend repairs, and perform general maintenance of plant equipment, systems and surrounding building machinery. This position requires the ability to work safely, whether independently or within a team, a wide mechanical knowledge, and flexibility for on-call schedules.

• Troubleshoot, repair, replace and/or rebuild malfunctioning equipment
• Execute routine preventative maintenance checklist items, including, but not limited to: lubrication and greasing of equipment, replacing screens and pumps, oil levels, etc.
• Maintain various equipment such 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, but not limited to: crane, forklift, etc.

REQUIRED 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

Why Work for us?

• We impact lives for the better! Our efforts as a solution miner are essential for agriculture, animal feed, and other industrial operations.
• Our quality, agility, reliability, and speed differentiate us with customers. We act with integrity and trust.
• We are financially healthy with strong revenue, cash flow, and no long-term debt.
• We have both a proud history and a compelling future, focused on sustainable and superior operational excellence and customer service.
• We have some great benefits, including a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.

• 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 programs
• PPE, uniform shirts and boot vouchers are provided

A pre-placement physical and hair follicle drug 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.

ABOUT US

Intrepid is an entrepreneurial organization committed to developing unique and environmentally sound ways of extracting minerals of global importance to multiple industries. While our legacy potassium products hold a strong reputation in the agriculture and feed industries, the expansion of our water, brine and other solutions contributes to the oil and gas industries to support energy resources. This diversification of products and customers expands our growth and impact beyond yesterday’s needs. Working at Intrepid, you will experience the commitment, teamwork, and growth in every role and experience.