Mine Maintenance Mechanic

USG Corporation

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing preventative care maintenance duties for the Shoals, IN underground mine. The role requires diagnosing, estimating, and completing repairs on mobile and fixed equipment, including pumps, conveyors, and crushers. The mechanic will examine parts for damage or wear, troubleshoot mechanical problems, and interpret schematics and manuals. Repairs must be made in a timely manner to minimize equipment downtime. The position also emphasizes safe work practices, communication with supervisors and crews, testing repaired equipment, and accurate documentation of work orders. A strong understanding of safety policies, mobile equipment systems (braking, steering, suspension, compressed air, engines, electronic controls), failure analysis, welding, cutting, paperwork completion, and CMMS usage is essential.

Requirements

Three (3) or more years of experience maintaining heavy equipment in a mining, construction or farming environment required.
Experience maintaining diesel equipment required.
Experience maintaining electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on mobile equipment required.
Ability to read and understand schematics of mobile equipment required.
Strong problem-solving skills required.
Proven excellent safety and attendance record required.
Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment required.

Nice To Haves

Trade school or college degree or certificate in heavy-duty mechanics preferred.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, estimate, and complete repairs on mobile equipment and fixed equipment.
Repair, rebuild, and maintain various equipment such as pumps, conveyors, and crushers.
Examine parts and components for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges.
Accurately diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical problems on heavy equipment to detect faults and malfunctions.
Accurately interpret information from schematics, maintenance and parts manuals, and OEM standards and specifications.
Make necessary repairs (overhauls, maintenance, service, or reconditioning) in a timely fashion to get the job done and reduce equipment downtime.
Perform all assigned work in a safe, well-managed manner and assure that work area is safe for mechanics and other employees to work.
Keep in active communication with the Maintenance Supervisor and other crews to coordinate work and provide updates on progress.
Test repaired equipment for proper performance prior to releasing for return to active duty.
Return well-documented and accurately completed work orders in a timely manner.
Conduct service on all assigned equipment in accordance with original manufacturer specifications and standards in a safe, efficient, and environmentally secure manner.
Report equipment condition to maintenance supervisor for potential issues.
Maintain good housekeeping standards with focus on the care and custody of materials.
Safely operate and park equipment within the shop areas.
Demonstrate strong understanding of safety policies and procedures relating to mine equipment and maintenance practices (e.g., guarding, blocking, lock-out, tag-out, etc.).
Demonstrate strong knowledge of mobile equipment braking systems, steering systems, suspension systems, compressed air systems, engine tune-up requirements, electronic engine controls.
Proven understanding of failure and wear analysis.
Demonstrated working knowledge of all tools and equipment necessary to work in the Mobile Maintenance Department.
Proven ability to perform basic welding and cutting.
Demonstrated competency in the completion of detailed paperwork (i.e., work orders).
Proven ability to use a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).