Sr Mechanic/Electrician UG - Francisco

Peabody • Francisco, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic repairs on underground mining equipment. The Sr Mechanic/Electrician is responsible for maintaining underground equipment in permissible condition as defined by MSHA, completing scheduled maintenance, and fulfilling reporting requirements. Additionally, the position may include performing other assigned non-maintenance tasks.

Requirements

• Must have current MSHA electrical certification (High, medium, and low voltage, underground).
• Must have one (1) year underground mining experience.
• Must be knowledgeable of State and Federal mining regulations pertaining to underground mining including electrical permissibility.
• Must have demonstrated welding and fabrication skills.
• Must have demonstrated operating, repairing, and troubleshooting skills on section and outby equipment (Continuous miners, battery haulage equipment, feeders, scoops, roof bolters, etc.).
• Must be able to troubleshoot from blueprints and service manuals.
• Must have underground miners license or face papers in the state where working.
• Must possess high school diploma or GED.
• Must have high safety standards for self and others.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to communicate and coordinate with coworkers and supervisors.
• Must have the ability to stand for 4 to 8 hours on uneven rocky surfaces.
• Must have the ability to be seated for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles.
• Must have the ability to walk for up to 4 hours at a time in uneven and wet conditions through sections of the mine with varying degrees of clearance and headroom.
• Must have the ability to don and wear a SCSR in compliance with the approved MSHA evacuation plan.
• Must have the ability to lift 50 to 70 pounds without mechanical assistance.
• Must have the ability to bend or stoop for a full work period as a result of the mine height.
• Must have the ability to climb on and off equipment and ladders.
• Must have the ability to work in damp, dimly lit, and confined work areas.
• Individuals in safety sensitive roles cannot have an uncontrolled condition which is likely to cause loss of consciousness or ability to control a motor vehicle or other large machinery.
• Individuals in safety sensitive roles cannot have an uncontrolled respiratory or cardiac dysfunction likely to interfere with the ability to operate a motor vehicle or other large machinery.
• Individuals in safety sensitive roles cannot have a current clinical diagnosis of high blood pressure likely to interfere with ability to operate a motor vehicle or other large machinery.
• Individuals in safety sensitive roles cannot have a current or unregulated mental or psychiatric disorder likely to interfere with ability to drive a motor vehicle or other large machinery.
• Individuals in safety sensitive roles cannot have impaired hearing (with or without hearing aids) that would prevent the person from hearing crucial safety information or alarms.
• Individuals in safety sensitive roles must meet the minimum vision requirements of at least 20/40 acuity (Snellen) with or without correction and at least 70° field of vision in horizontal meridian measured.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical, mechanical and hydraulic repairs of underground mining equipment.
• Maintain underground equipment in permissible condition as defined by MSHA.
• Perform scheduled maintenance, and complete reports and records as required.
• Perform other, non-maintenance tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED