Industrial Program Services Lead Technician

Calista Corporation • ALAS - Alaska State Wide, AK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Program Services Lead Technician works in Alaska and performs and oversees mechanical and vulcanized conveyor belt splicing, installation, repair, and preventive maintenance in mining, industrial, and construction environments. The role leads small field crews, carries out complex splice and rubber-handling work with minimal supervision, troubleshoots advanced system failures, and supports reliable service delivery and strong crew performance.

The technician trains junior team members, ensures compliance with safety and quality requirements, and coordinates work plans, job scope, manpower, materials, and resource needs with the General Foreman. The position communicates job progress and issues to supervisors and clients, maintains QA/QC records, and represents the company professionally. This is a lead position but has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five or more years of experience in conveyor belting, rubber repair, or heavy industrial maintenance.
• Supervisory or lead-hand experience on industrial projects.
• Ability to meet requirements for industrial or mining sites.
• Valid state driver's license and qualification to operate a vehicle under the Company's Driving Policy.
• Ability to pass drug, driving, and background screening.
• Advanced knowledge of vulcanized and mechanical belt-splicing methods, vulcanizing, lagging, and rubber lining.
• Knowledge of conveyor components, belt fabrics, carcass types, cover grades, and splice designs.
• Ability to interpret belt specifications, splice instructions, and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of MSHA/OSHA safety regulations, site rules, lockout/tagout, and PPE requirements.
• Familiarity with mine, industrial, and construction work environments and conveyor-system troubleshooting.
• Basic operational knowledge of forklifts, generators, trucks, and trailers.
• Skill in mechanical and vulcanized splicing, rubber repair, and use of hand and power tools such as grinders, buffers, cutters, and press systems.
• Ability to perform belt tracking, tensioning, alignment, system adjustments, and replacements.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills for conveyor-system failures.
• Ability to prepare and complete splice reports, cure logs, QA/QC forms, and measurement sheets.
• Effective crew leadership, planning, job-execution, communication, and reporting skills.
• Ability to train and mentor junior technicians, lead small crews, and coordinate tasks.
• Ability to work safely in physically demanding, industrial, and remote environments and maintain compliance with safety programs.
• Ability to read tape measures and accurately use measuring tools.
• Ability to solve problems under pressure and complete complex field tasks independently.
• Ability to work long shifts, nights, weekends, and travel as required.
• Ability to build a positive teamwork environment, represent the company professionally, and work in a Native Corporation multi-business environment.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and efficiently.

Nice To Haves

• MSHA Part 46/48, OSHA 10/30, fall protection, and lockout/tagout training.
• Experience with underground or surface mines or heavy industrial applications.
• Forklift, telehandler, or manlift certifications.
• Experience with steel cable belt splicing, including step, RSI, or PLY bond.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Competitive wages and bonus programs.
• Annual performance reviews with training recommendations.
• Mentorship Program.
• Tool allowance of $50 per month.
• Annual safety gear reimbursement of $350.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB), with multiple plans.
• Flexible spending account for health care and/or dependent care, or a health savings account with an HDHP.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families.
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and LTD.
• Voluntary life insurance and AD&D, as well as STD, accident, cancer/critical illness, and whole life insurance.
• Paid time off, with amounts based on years of service and eligible status.
• Ten regular holidays and one work-anniversary floating holiday after one year of service.
• 401(k) match of $0.50 per dollar on up to 6% of employee contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED