Mine Maintenance Technician - Safe, Hands-On Equipment Pro

Black Hills Energy; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonuses

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Generous PTO and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Critical illness coverage

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program

Well-being benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Black Hills Energy is seeking a team-oriented Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and housekeeping for mine equipment and facilities in Gillette, WY. This role includes basic welding, shift communication, and strict adherence to safety and procedural standards.

Two levels exist with corresponding experience requirements: Level I requires 2 years of mechanic/maintenance work, while Level II requires 3 years.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent required.
• MSHA certification within 90 days of hire.
• Level I requires a minimum of 2 years of mechanic/maintenance experience or related schooling.
• Level II requires a minimum of 3 years of mechanic/maintenance experience or related schooling.

Responsibilities

• Safely complete all requirements of WRD Maintenance Technician and maintain satisfactory performance.
• Perform mechanical and preventive maintenance on all mine equipment; basic welding as needed.
• Communicate operating conditions and pertinent information to supervisor for assigned areas/equipment.
• Perform start-up, operation, monitoring, shut-down and tag-out of maintenance vehicles (welding truck, pickup, forklift, lube truck, etc.).
• Be familiar with equipment operating limits and procedures; take corrective actions if limits are exceeded.
• Provide daily verbal and written status updates on pending/ongoing maintenance projects to the oncoming shift.
• Complete all required computer work and paperwork.

Skills

Mechanic/Maintenance experience

Education

High School or equivalent

MSHA certification within 90 days

Job description

Black Hills Energy is seeking a team-oriented Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and housekeeping for mine equipment and facilities in Gillette, WY. This role includes basic welding, shift communication, and strict adherence to safety and procedural standards.

Two levels exist with corresponding experience requirements: Level I requires 2 years of mechanic/maintenance work, while Level II requires 3 years.