Process Maintenance Technician

OceanaGold • Kershaw, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Process Maintenance Technician will repair and maintain plant equipment for an ore processing facility.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of industrial or mining mechanical experience desirable.
• Knowledge of bearings, gearboxes, piping systems/process piping, conveyor systems
• Experience troubleshooting various mechanical systems
• Exposure to Predictive and preventative Maintenance, CMMS- Work Order Management System
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, talk, hear and see.
• Must be able to work shift work with 12-hour shifts.
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the workday.
• Work is in a surface mine plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity.
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine environment, including hart hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves, and any other protective equipment as required.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Industrial Lubrication or material handling desirable

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain plant equipment for an ore processing facility
• Stick welding, arc welding and general fabrication
• Layout repair and install piping systems
• Troubleshooting and repairing lubrication and hydraulic systems
• Operate power tools and equipment
• Understanding of mechanical equipment, troubleshooting and repair
• Perform preventive maintenance checks
• Basic blue-print reading
• Develop leadership skills and mentor other techs
• Understanding of how to use and read measuring tools include tape measures, calipers, micrometers, etc.
• Work with process operations to optimize plant and correct deficiencies
• Maintain and repair conveyor systems including changing of rollers and replacing gearboxes
• Use of overhead cranes and safe rigging practices
• Operate mobile equipment including forklift, scissor lift, man lift and telehandler
• Possess basic fabrication skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary, incentives and relocation support
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and teamwork

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees