Field/Pump Repair Employee

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Where You Will Work    

Chino is an open-pit copper mining complex located 15 miles from the historic mining community of Silver City in southwestern New Mexico. The historic Chino mine was among the world's first low-grade, open-pit copper mines. Today, the operation consists of a 36,000-metric-ton-per-day concentrator that produces copper and a 150-million-pound-per-year solvent extraction/electrowinning plant that produces copper cathode from solution generated by run-of-mine leaching.    

The community of Silver City boasts various restaurants, arts, entertainment, cliff dwellings, festivals and much more. Residents and visitors enjoy gentle four seasons, with three hundred days of sunshine a year and low humidity. From unique shopping finds in the galleries to everyday groceries, schools and housing, there are numerous amenities for everyone. Visit Silver City to learn more.   

Description

Skilled mechanic who under supervision safely performs diagnostic, maintenance, installation and repair of pump systems and associated equipment.  

• Assist with and perform the removal, repair and installation of pumps, pipelines, fire water systems, interceptor wells, potable water systems, hydraulic systems and their associated parts
• Assist with and perform mechanical and lubrication preventative maintenance on pumping systems by checking bearings “grease and purge”, motor temp, coupling temp, adjusting packing, checking for visual and vibration signs of breakdown, etc.
• Responsible for maintaining work orders and performing work area inspections and housekeeping
• May perform welding (Stick, MIG, Intershield, Drisco Fusion) and fabrication of brackets, headers and other related components
• May operate equipment such as: trucks, bobcats, forklifts, mobile cranes, backhoes, loaders, road graders, and small mobile equipment
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

 

• One (1) year of experience in pump mechanical/maintenance or a combination of education and experience in industrial mechanical repair and maintenance
• Valid Driver's License
• Knowledge of blue stake process
• Ability to prioritize repairs and possess excellent decision making skills
• Ability to work and effectively communicate with others in a team environment
• Demonstrate safety as a core value
• Must have completed academic and practical competencies required (this includes Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where LOP Exists) and have experience demonstrating the required aptitude. The selected candidate shall demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills while also passing a written assessment where required. This exam is based on skills/abilities and/or academic knowledge; as well as safety.

 

Preferred

 

• High School diploma or GED
• Experience working in a mining environment
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing pumps, piping and related systems
• Experience operating various types of mobile equipment
• Basic computer skills

• CDL

• Mobile Crane and/or Boom Truck operation experience

 

Criteria/Conditions  

• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
• Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
• While performing duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear, see and work in confined spaces
• Work is performed in a mining or industrial environment which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles
• Occasionally may be asked required to life moderately heavy to heavy objects up to fifty (50) pounds during the course of the workday
• Will be required to work rotating shifts in a 24/7/365 operation
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing prot