Mining Utility Technician

Cargill•Lansing, NY

About The Position

Cargill is hiring a full-time Mining Utility Technician in its Food Enterprise. The role performs preventative, predictive, and reactive industrial maintenance on belts, ventilation infrastructure, mine shafts, and hoists. It also services and operates mobile support equipment and helps ensure assets are reliable and functional. The position involves working underground in a mining environment, in varied indoor and outdoor conditions, and in elevated areas. The listed compensation is $25.25 per hour, with a $1,500 sign-on bonus. The role is first shift, with weekends available or expected as part of the stated shift and overtime availability requirements. Relocation reimbursement is not included.

Requirements

Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to understand and communicate in English, verbally and in writing.
Ability to perform physical job duties, which may include bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions, including heat, cold, dust, and loud noise, using personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ability to work in elevated areas four feet and above.
Ability to work overtime, including weekends, holidays, or different shifts, with advance notice.
High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years of equivalent work experience.
Ability and willingness to work underground in a mining environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience troubleshooting and maintaining various industrial components and systems.
Ability to comprehend mechanical/electrical schematics, blueprints, and/or operation manuals.
Experience with SAP or a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Experience troubleshooting, installing, and maintaining conveyor belts.
Experience torch-cutting and welding.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, test, evaluate, and repair belts and ventilation infrastructure or mine shafts and hoists as part of preventative, predictive, and reactive industrial maintenance.
Service, inspect, and operate mobile support equipment, including forklifts, trucks, tractors, and skid-steers.
Perform routine tasks to ensure functional operation and reliability of assets.
Document completed work and conditions found, using maintenance computer software as necessary.
Operate standard maintenance tools, including power tools, basic hand tools, pneumatic tools, and electric tools.
Understand and adhere to safety policies and procedures.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.