Mine Maintenance Technician

Intrepid Potash, Inc.; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) with immediate vesting

PPE and boot vouchers

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Intrepid Potash, Inc. in Carlsbad, NM is seeking a Mine Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems on underground mining equipment, conveyors and diesel machinery. Strong focus on preventive maintenance and safe operation.

Candidates perform pre-shift inspections, welding, and component installation, supporting a 24/7 rotating schedule in a safety-driven, collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license.
• At least two years of industrial maintenance experience; underground mining experience preferred.
• Ability to read electrical, structural, and hydraulic drawings.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Support a 24/7 operation through rotating on-call coverage, overtime when needed, and other assigned maintenance duties.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical skills

Hydraulic systems

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools up to 30 mm

Oxy-acetylene welding

MIG welding

Job description

Description

Mine Maintenance Technician

Your Skills Keep the Mine Moving. Maintenance

Underground Mining Operation | 9/80 or Rotating 12-Hour Shift

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.
• Support a 24/7 operation through rotating on-call coverage, overtime when needed, and other assigned maintenance duties.

What You Will Need to Be Successful in the Role

• High school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license.
• At least two years of 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.

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.

Mine Maintenance Technician Job Posting | Intrepid Potash

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