Mechanic

Vistra•Kosse, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves a combination of electrical and mechanical expertise within a mining operation. The specialist will be responsible for the inspection, repair, and maintenance of various mechanical and electrical equipment, including coal handling systems, locomotives, railroad infrastructure, and heavy earth-moving machinery. The position also requires performing electrical inspections, working with power distribution systems up to 138KV, and ensuring the safe operation of electrical equipment in a surface mining environment. Additionally, the role may involve construction, carpentry, painting, operating heavy equipment, and performing welding. The job is physically demanding and requires working outdoors in various weather conditions, potentially including rotating shifts.

Requirements

High School Diploma, or GED equivalent
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of basic math, reading, and writing skills required.
MSHA Electrical Qualification – Required for Electrician Position
Non-MSHA Qualified electricians will be considered for Apprentice Position
Must have verifiable electrical experience to be considered for Apprentice Position
Must have the ability to interpret blue prints and schematics
Must have the ability to work from heights up to 300 ft.
Must have the ability to work in confined spaces

Nice To Haves

5 years of heavy equipment mechanical experience (diesel engines, hydraulic systems, conveyor maintenance, welding / fitting, rigging/lifting) highly preferred.
Railroad mechanic experience preferred.
Computer experience preferred
Previous MSHA experience preferred

Responsibilities

Safely inspect, repair, and maintain all types of mechanical equipment and facilities including coal crushers, coal conveyors, locomotives, railroad switches, rail repairs, and draglines.
Perform painting / carpentry / construction work; operate large motorized equipment, mobile cranes, forklifts and trucks.
Recognize inefficiencies / waste in mine operation and use problem-solving skills to eliminate it.
Maintain and troubleshoot electrical power distributions systems up to 138KV.
Maintain and troubleshoot electrical equipment on large earth-moving equipment and heavy equipment in lignite surface mining and reclamation activities.
Maintain and troubleshoot facility and building electrical equipment including air conditioning systems.
Inspect, test, repair, and install electrical equipment such as leads, buses, breakers, batteries, AC & DC motors and generators, lighting, cranes, electrical switches.
Perform MSHA electrical inspections and identify hazards.
Properly conduct low, medium, and high voltage switching, clearing and grounding activities for all mine auxiliary equipment, including donning proper arc flash gear.
Safely operate heavy equipment and machinery to move Power cable in mining areas including pits, spoils, pre-strip and reclamation areas.
Work near large earth moving equipment such as dozers, draglines, loaders, and haulers. Terrain may be rough, wet, dusty and steep.
Coordinate and lead work efforts in conjunction with crew members as well as other work groups in the mine.
Recognize inefficiencies, safety hazards and waste in mine operation and have general problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
Build cable and raceway systems and bend and install conduit.
Pull and route control and power cables through raceways, cable trays and conduits.
Terminate cables and check for continuity and accuracy.
Perform some welding and other mechanical functions.