Senior Mine Equipment Mechanic

U.S. Silica; Nevada (IA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Silica Lovelock plant is seeking a skilled maintenance technician responsible for repair and preventive maintenance of load & haul equipment to meet production needs safely and efficiently.

This on-site role requires a high school diploma, 5+ years of maintenance experience, and familiarity with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems, powertrains, brakes and electronics. Experience in mining or manufacturing is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Five plus years of maintenance experience.
• Manufacturing or Mining experience preferred.
• Expert technical and troubleshooting skills in Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Powertrain, Brakes, Electronics.

Responsibilities

• Work in a safe manner and promote safety among co-workers.
• Use and promote Stop Work Authority to prevent injury or damage.
• Comply with all safety & environmental regulations, MSHA & DOT regulations, and company policies.
• Fulfill preventative maintenance program requirements.
• Perform general maintenance and inspection of brakes, drive lines, tires, engines, fluid systems and frames on L&H equipment.
• Perform PM’s on a set preventative maintenance schedule.
• Keep records required for completion of scheduled maintenance and repairs.
• Examines protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks and all other support equipment.
• Routine troubleshooting and repairs on mobile (L&H, Plant & Mine) equipment and support equipment.
• Order parts, oil, fuel and supplies to maintain productivity.
• Interpret information from operator sourced deficiency reports for use in troubleshooting.
• Clean parts, tools and working area.
• Cutting and welding with gas and electric.
• Perform and assist with plant mobile maintenance as needed
• Fueling and lubrication of equipment.
• Operate equipment as required at the Plant, Mine, or Load & Haul.
• Assist as a mine mechanic at the Vale mine site when needed.

Skills

Maintenance

Electrical

Hydraulic

Pneumatic

Powertrain

Brakes

Electronics

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

U.S. Silica Lovelock plant is seeking a skilled maintenance technician responsible for repair and preventive maintenance of load & haul equipment to meet production needs safely and efficiently.

This on-site role requires a high school diploma, 5+ years of maintenance experience, and familiarity with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems, powertrains, brakes and electronics. Experience in mining or manufacturing is preferred.