Senior Plant Maintenance Technician

About the role

The Senior Plant Technician is a highly skilled individual contributor responsible for troubleshooting, dissembling, repairing, and rebuilding all equipment on-site. With a strong mechanical aptitude, this role involves using both common and specialized tools, welding, and cutting to maintain and repair plant machinery. The technician plays a critical role in ensuring site reliability and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Safety and Compliance:
  • Adhere to all safety regulations and protocols, including wearing appropriate PPE, and following MSHA/OSHA regulations.
  • Maintain a high level of situational awareness to prevent accidents and ensure your own safety and that of others.
  • Report any safety concerns, incidents, or equipment malfunctions promptly.
• Equipment Maintenance:
  • Ensure that regular maintenance schedules are adhered to, conducting preventive maintenance on critical systems to avoid downtime.
  • Utilize their welding and cutting expertise to fix or replace damaged structural components, such as chutes and other wear metals.
  • Recommend or implement upgrades to enhance equipment performance, such as replacing outdated components for better operation.
• Troubleshooting and Diagnostics:
  • Regularly inspect quarry equipment such as crushers, screens, conveyor systems, and wet processing machinery to identify any signs of mechanical failure.
  • Using advanced diagnostic techniques, assess the root cause of mechanical issues, ensuring that problems are properly identified and addressed promptly.
  • Constantly monitor the operational efficiency of quarry machinery, suggesting and making adjustments as necessary to ensure smooth workflows and prevent unnecessary downtime.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in plant maintenance and repair operations, preferably within the aggregate industry.
• Certifications/Licenses: Valid Driver's License.
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:
  • Deep understanding of plant equipment, systems, and maintenance best practices.
  • Expertise in troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical failures.
  • Proficiency in welding, cutting, and using advanced tools for repairs.
  • Strong knowledge of equipment teardown and rebuild processes.

Skills

• Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment: Capable of independently performing and completing most routine maintenance tasks on quarry plant equipment.
• Experienced in using the appropriate tools and techniques for repairing conveyors, crushers, screens, pumps, and other essential plant machinery.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems: Skilled in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing common mechanical issues to ensure equipment reliability.
• Ability to read and comprehend Service Manuals, Hydraulic Schematics, and Parts Manuals.
• Communication and Collaboration: Effective communication and collaboration with teams to optimize plant performance.
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards: Ability to follow maintenance schedules and procedures to minimize downtime and extend equipment lifespan.
• Proactiveness: Self-motivated with a high level of accountability and attention to detail.