Underground Mine Maintenance Technician

International Minerals Carlsbad, LLC; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

International Minerals Carlsbad, INC. seeks an experienced Mine Maintenance Person to maintain and repair equipment and facilities essential to underground mining operations.

The role troubleshoots mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems on underground face equipment, diesel equipment, feeders, conveyors, and related mining machinery. A strong background in heavy-equipment maintenance and safety is required; overtime and on-call work are expected.

Qualifications

• Strong background in heavy-equipment maintenance involving mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical equipment problems.
• Ability to use the tools and equipment required to perform assigned maintenance duties.
• Ability and willingness to work underground in active mining areas.
• Ability and willingness to work required overtime and respond to callouts.
• Demonstrated dependability and consistent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems on underground face equipment.
• Repair and maintain underground diesel equipment.
• Maintain and repair volumetric skip-loading equipment.
• Service and repair pan feeders, vibratory feeders, and related material-handling equipment.
• Repair and maintain belt pulleys, drive motors, gear units, and hydraulic take-up systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and scheduled service on underground face equipment.
• Inspect equipment to identify wear, damage, leaks, electrical concerns, and potential failures.
• Diagnose equipment problems and complete appropriate corrective repairs.
• Perform electrical resistance welding and oxy-acetylene cutting activities.
• Use hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, diagnostic equipment, and other tools required to complete assigned work.
• Document completed maintenance and communicate equipment conditions or recurring problems to supervisors and coworkers.
• Maintain safe, clean, and orderly work areas.
• Follow all company safety rules, maintenance procedures, and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Work required overtime, including unscheduled callouts, to support mining operations.
• Perform additional underground maintenance duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy-equipment maintenance

Electrical systems troubleshooting

Underground mining safety

Education

Industrial maintenance technology

Diesel technology

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Welding equipment

Hydraulic tools

Job description

International Minerals Carlsbad, INC. seeks an experienced Mine Maintenance Person to maintain and repair equipment and facilities essential to underground mining operations.

The role troubleshoots mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems on underground face equipment, diesel equipment, feeders, conveyors, and related mining machinery. A strong background in heavy-equipment maintenance and safety is required; overtime and on-call work are expected.