Mining Equipment Field Mechanic

Empire Cat•Sahuarita, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mining Equipment Field Mechanic repairs, reconditions, welds, fabricates, services, and prepares CAT and other Empire line allied machines and components for delivery. The role diagnoses and troubleshoots malfunctions and failures in machines, engines, systems, and components, including metallurgical and stress failures. It includes planning and controlling repair work, assessing client requirements, preparing for service trips, and organizing work at job sites. The mechanic may direct assigned helpers, provide them on-the-job training, and coordinate sublet or component rework with the dispatcher. The position requires communicating equipment conditions, problems, causes, and recommendations to associates, clients, and management. The mechanic prepares inspection, appraisal, and service reports; explains corrective actions to clients; and handles client concerns tactfully. The role involves working in adverse field conditions and accepting out-of-town assignments requiring extended overnight stays. The employee must work safely and follow applicable safety policies, company policies, procedures, and standards. This is designated a safety-sensitive position. Duties include driving, and may include operating a forklift with appropriate certification. Respirator use is required, subject to medical clearance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current driver's license.
At least 6 months of related experience.
Completion of TRAIN test evaluation.
Proof of a current valid CDL if required by the position; ability to obtain a CDL.
Ability to communicate in English by speaking, reading, comprehending, and writing.
Demonstrated technical skill competence.
Knowledge and skills to operate and understand diagnostic equipment, including computerized instrumentation.
Knowledge of CAT machine components and systems.
Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively.
Ability to meet applicable safety requirements and use all required safety equipment.
Ability to maintain consistent attendance.
Ability to wear a respirator and obtain medical clearance for respirator use.
Ability to drive as part of the job.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment, machine, engine, system, component, metallurgical, and stress failures; seek assistance if a diagnosis has not been made within four hours.
Eliminate or recommend actions to eliminate the source of equipment problems.
Prepare inspection, appraisal, and service reports.
Interpret sketches, diagrams, engineering drawings, and blueprints.
Analyze client requirements, determine the scope of work, and plan and control repair jobs.
Prepare parts, tools, welding rod or wire, technical publications, and other materials before service trips.
Organize job sequences at service locations and coordinate sublet or component rework with the dispatcher.
Direct and coordinate assigned helpers to reduce waiting, idle time, and inefficiencies; provide on-the-job training as assigned.
Monitor and control job progress.
Repair, recondition, weld, fabricate, and maintain equipment and components; prepare equipment for delivery.
Remove and install parts and components; disassemble and reassemble components.
Determine parts reusability using published guidelines, order replacements, and arrange repairs.
Service and maintain equipment, perform preventive maintenance and tune-ups, and test mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems and components.
Operate welding equipment and perform arc welding, air arc, gas welding, and cutting in vertical-up, flat, and overhead positions using appropriate temperatures and procedures.
Follow safety policies and company policies, procedures, and standards.
Learn and use Empire and CAT procedures and systems.
Maintain company equipment and report repair or replacement needs to the supervisor.
Make warranty recommendations to supervision through the job-closing questionnaire.
Maintain client relations, assist clients with repair or replacement decisions, explain equipment failures and corrective actions, and handle client concerns tactfully.
Promote corporate values.