Senior Plant Maintenance Technician

Vulcan Materials Company•Marana, AZ

7d•$35 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Plant Technician is a highly skilled individual contributor responsible for troubleshooting, tearing down, and rebuilding on-site equipment. The role uses mechanical aptitude, advanced tools, welding, and cutting to maintain and repair plant machinery and support site reliability and operational efficiency. The technician also assists with mobile equipment maintenance and repair, observes aggregate crushing, washing, and screening areas during operation, and maintains equipment service and maintenance records.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
Minimum of 5 plus years of experience in operations, preferably within the aggregate industry.
Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience in stick and flux-core welding, cutting torches, and power and hand tools.
Familiarity with quarry heavy equipment such as jaw and cone crushers, vibrating screen decks, material screws, and heavy-duty pumps.
Understanding of plant operations, processes, and performance goals.
Knowledge of inspection procedures for critical areas of the site.
Knowledge of routine maintenance tasks and troubleshooting techniques.
Understanding of larger maintenance tasks and repair processes.
Knowledge of a wide variety of hand and power tools, cutting torches, and welding equipment.
MSHA certified or willing to complete required MSHA training.
Active, valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Two-year technical degree, accredited apprenticeship program, or equivalent in a technical field.

Responsibilities

Conduct pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections, lubricate moving parts, and complete scheduled preventative maintenance.
Troubleshoot and replace basic mechanical components, including conveyor belts, idlers, pulleys, and water pumps.
Perform structural repairs and hard facing, and replace heavy wear-parts such as crusher liners and shaker screens using welding, cutting, and grinding equipment.
Rebuild and fabricate parts.
Order parts from approved vendors and drive the Company pick-up/repair truck to pick up parts.
Adhere to MSHA and OSHA regulations, execute Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols, and maintain a hazard-free work area.
Observe aggregate crushing, washing, and screening areas during operation to identify anomalies by sight or sound and perform minor adjustments.
Record and maintain service logs, lubrication reports, and maintenance records for plant equipment.
Assist in the maintenance and repair of mobile equipment.
Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.