Underground Belt Technician — Safety & Maintenance Pro

International Minerals Carlsbad, LLC; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

International Minerals Carlsbad, INC. in Carlsbad, NM is seeking a safety-focused Mine Belt Person to support the underground conveyor system's operation and reliability.

This role inspects, repairs, maintains, and cleans conveyors and related equipment, identifying hazards and ensuring safe operations. You will service mobile equipment, assist with installations, and use rigging and belt-splicing tools while following strict safety procedures and company policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or trade school education.
• Knowledge of underground conveyor systems and belt-maintenance practices.
• Ability to demonstrate safe and effective rigging techniques.
• Ability to recognize, evaluate, and manage hazards associated with an underground mine environment.
• Ability to use belt-splicing tools, mechanical hand tools, and other equipment required for the position.
• Ability to read, write, follow instructions, and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to analyze operating conditions, monitor equipment, and learn new processes and procedures.
• Strong planning, scheduling, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Demonstrated initiative, dependability, and commitment to maintaining clean and safe work areas.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an underground mine-service team.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, repair, and clean underground conveyor systems.
• Identify and correct safety hazards and equipment concerns.
• Troubleshoot conveyor-system problems and complete repairs.
• Perform belt splicing and related conveyor maintenance activities.
• Assist with conveyor installations, extensions, advances, and equipment relocation.
• Inspect belt components and report wear, damage, misalignment, or other operating concerns.
• Service mobile equipment used by the belt crew.
• Use safe and appropriate rigging techniques when moving or positioning equipment and materials.
• Operate belt tractors, mantrips, forklifts, lubrication vehicles, and hydraulic boom vehicles when qualified.
• Use belt-splicing equipment, mechanical hand tools, power tools, and other approved maintenance equipment.
• Maintain safe, clean, and orderly underground work areas.
• Follow work instructions and learn new equipment, processes, and procedures.
• Monitor operating conditions and respond appropriately to changing maintenance requirements.
• Plan and organize assigned work while exercising sound independent judgment.
• Complete required records and communicate equipment or safety concerns to supervisors and coworkers.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment and follow company safety rules and procedures.
• Encourage crew members to comply with established safety requirements.
• Perform additional underground mine-service duties as assigned.

Skills

Underground conveyor systems

Rigging techniques

Hazard recognition

Reading and writing

Mathematics

Planning and scheduling

Decision making

Safety focus

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Trade school education

Tools

Belt-splicing tools

Mechanical hand tools

Power tools

Belt tractors

Mantrips

Forklifts

Lubrication vehicles

Hydraulic boom vehicles

Rigging equipment

Job description

International Minerals Carlsbad, INC. in Carlsbad, NM is seeking a safety-focused Mine Belt Person to support the underground conveyor system's operation and reliability.

This role inspects, repairs, maintains, and cleans conveyors and related equipment, identifying hazards and ensuring safe operations. You will service mobile equipment, assist with installations, and use rigging and belt-splicing tools while following strict safety procedures and company policies.