Industrial Program Services Lead Technician

About the role

As the Industrial Program Services Lead Technician, you will work in Arizona and perform and oversee mechanical and vulcanized conveyor belt splicing, installation, repair, and preventative maintenance across mining, industrial, and construction environments. You will lead small crews in field activities, execute complex splice and rubber handling work with minimal supervision, and troubleshoot advanced system failures.

Responsibilities

• Lead small crews during conveyor belt installation, repair, and shutdown projects.
• Execute complex vulcanizing, pulley lagging, and rubber lining applications with minimal supervision.
• Troubleshoot advanced system failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform belt tracking, tensioning, splice fabrication, alignment corrections, and general system adjustments.
• Conduct inspections and identify issues related to damage, mistracking, and splice condition.
• Support installation and replacement of pulleys, idlers, scrapers, and chute components.
• Follow MSHA/OSHA requirements, site-specific safety rules, and proper lockout/tagout procedures.
• Complete job hazard analyses, field-level risk assessments, and pre-task briefings.
• Maintain accurate QA/QC documentation, including splice reports, cure logs, measurement sheets, photos, and technical records.
• Communicate job progress, issues, and equipment needs with supervisors and clients.
• Train and coach junior technicians, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Cookordination with the General Foreman to plan job scope, manpower, and material requirements.
• Represent the company professionally with clients, ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Five (5) + years of experience in conveyor belting, rubber repair, or heavy industrial maintenance required.
• Supervisory or lead-hand experience on industrial projects required.
• Valid state driver’s license and qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of the Company’s Driving Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• MSHA Part 46/48, OSHA 10/30, fall protection, and LOTO training preferred.
• Experience with underground, surface mine, or heavy industrial applications preferred.
• Forklift, telehandler, or manlift certifications preferred.
• Experience with steel cable belt splicing (step, RSI, PLY bond) preferred.

Benefits

Competitive wages and bonus programs
Mentorship Program
Tool Allowance
Safety Gear Allowance
Tuition reimbursement
Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB)
Dental and Vision Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D, LTD
Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical illness, and Whole Life Insurance
Paid time off
401(K) match at $0.50 on the dollar up to 6% of your contribution
Additional benefits may vary based on status of position and subject to associated plan eligibility provisions, or company handbook.

PAY

Competitive wages and bonus programs

SCHEDULE

Regular office hours with occasional site visits and extended shifts, nights, weekends, and travel as required.