Mine Maintenance Technician

Intrepid-Potash; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Intrepid Potash, Inc. is seeking a Mine Maintenance Technician in Carlsbad, NM to keep underground mining operations moving safely.

The role involves troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems on underground mining equipment, conveyors, and diesel machinery, with routine preventive maintenance and quality inspections. You will install and repair motors, gearboxes, and suspension components, perform welding, and conduct pre-shift checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Industrial maintenance experience required.
• Underground mining experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems on underground mining equipment, conveyors, and diesel equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance including lubrication, oil changes, inspections, and defect identification.
• Install, replace, and repair motors, chains, gearboxes, transmissions, and suspension components.
• Perform oxy-acetylene cutting, stick or MIG welding, and rigging procedures for safe lifting.
• Complete pre-shift inspections to ensure equipment is safe and efficient.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Underground mining

Reading drawings

Tool familiarity

Call-out availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

American-made hand tools

Diesel equipment tools

Job description

Mine Maintenance Technician

Your Maintenance Skills Keep Our Mine Moving Safely!

Underground Mining Operation | Rotating 12 hour shift - M-Th 5-5

How You Will Create Value

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems on underground mining equipment, conveyor belts, ore loadout equipment, and mobile and stationary diesel equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance, including lubrication, oil changes, inspections, defect identification, and verification that components are properly secured.
• Install, replace, and repair motors, chains, gearboxes, transmissions, differentials, and suspension components.
• Perform oxy-acetylene cutting, stick or MIG welding, and rigging procedures for safe lifting.
• Complete pre-shift inspections to confirm equipment is operating safely and efficiently.

What You Will Need to Be Successful in the Role

• Industrial maintenance experience; underground mining experience is preferred.
• Ability to read and understand electrical, structural, and hydraulic drawings.
• Ability to provide basic American-made mechanic hand tools in metric and SAE sizes up to 30 mm and 1 1/4 inches; Intrepid provides larger specialty tools.
• Strong mechanical knowledge, safe work practices, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Availability to participate in a rotating call-out schedule supporting a 24/7 operation.
• High school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license.

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 offer medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) with immediate vesting and a generous employer match; PPE, uniform shirts, and boot vouchers; and career growth opportunities.

One Team. One Purpose. Intrepid Proud!

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.