Maintenance Technician

About the role

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for installing, repairing and maintaining all industrial equipment at the mine and plant site. This includes installing/repairing mechanical piping, rotating equipment, fabricating and welding. The Mechanic must be able to demonstrate proficiency in pump rebuilding, equipment alignment, and troubleshooting complex mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Work incident and injury free.
• Repair rotating equipment, including pumps, agitators, crushers, mills, and turbines.
• Troubleshoot mechanical equipment and piping systems and determine the root cause of equipment failures.
• Operate cranes, boom trucks and man lifts.
• Rebuild pumps back to manufacturing tolerances.
• Climb ladders, work at heights and in confined spaces.
• May work alone or with others.
• Shift work.
• Complete any other tasks as needed or as directed by management.

Requirements

• Five (5) years minimum industrial experience as a Journeyman Millwright or related role.
• Extended experience in precision alignment with lasers and dial indicators.
• Rebuilding of various process pumps required.
• Experience with process piping and hydraulic systems.
• Alignment tracking of conveyor belts.
• Proof of passing the NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanics Written and competence tests and/or provide proof of completing a certified 4-year apprentice millwright/plant mechanic program preferred.
• HS/GED required.
• Graduate from an applicable certified apprentice program or company approved mechanical training program.
• NCCCO crane operation certified preferred.
• Boiler operating certification preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License to drive company vehicles on and off property.

Qualifications

• Must understand the operating characteristics of each type of pump and pipe.
• Must be able to fabricate piping systems of each classification of pipe.
• Must be able to fabricate complex piping configuration using threaded CS pipe.
• Must understand the standard process for alignment for common equipment, pumps, fans agitators along with tolerances.
• Must be able to align a pump/motor using laser alignment devices and machine.
• Must be able to align pump/motor assembly using dial indicators.
• Must be able to properly tension belt drive systems.
• Must be able to demonstrate the rigging basics including the use of hand signal and calculation of rigging size.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to properly rig a 1,000 lb. unbalanced load in a short rigging configuration pass and maintain riggings certification.
• Must have basic knowledge of, and the ability to troubleshoot, maintenance issues of each major component of equipment (conveyors, elevators, dust collectors, fans and crushers).
• Must have basic knowledge of the characteristics of roller, ball and antifriction bearings.
• Must know the proper installation technique for each of the types of bearings.
• Must have knowledge of basic equipment lubrications theory and fundamentals.
• Must be able to use ultrasonic lubrication for rotating equipment.
• Must know the proper technique of sampling gearboxes and pressurized oil systems.
• Must have a working knowledge of RCFA and the ability to troubleshoot electro/hydraulic/pneumatic system using the RCFA process.
• Must know the proper use of mechanic hand tools.
• Must follow all company policies and safety rules.