Field Lube Technician

POSITION OVERVIEW

Lubrication and servicing of Mobile Mining Equipment, Light Vehicles, Support and Auxiliary Equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

- Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of preventive and predictive maintenance (procedures, forms, checklists, etc.)

- Maintain and repair oil dispensing equipment ensuring proper functionality and cleanliness.

- Capable of identifying different types of fluids and understanding proper capacities

- Operate various mine equipment to move for servicing.

- Utilize knowledge of all service points and their locations for lubrication oils, grease points, filters, and breathers on mine equipment, such Liebherr, caterpillar and Komatsu mine equipment.

- Troubleshoot fluid contamination concerns including viscosity and contamination concerns.

- Ability to identify petroleum products for proper usage and disposal.

- Knowledge of procedures and positioning for checking fluid levels on all mine equipment.

- Knowledge of oil sampling and coolant analysis.

- Must meet required tool list for Lubeman.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

- Working knowledge of shop, field preventive maintenance process, and field fueling procedures.

- Applicant must have good communications skills (oral and written).

- Must be able to manage time effectively and set priorities.

- Requires the ability to manage multiple tasks and troubleshoot problems.

- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

- Availability to work any shift, including weekends and holidays (shifts may be rotating, operations are 24/7/365).

- Ability to work in adverse climate/temperature environment.

- Ability to wear respirator in conditions of fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.

- Ability to work in confined spaces.

- Is expected to maintain tools of the trade, equipment work and work areas in a neat orderly, safe and healthful condition

Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

- Must have high school diploma or general education degree (GED).

- Must have one to three months related experience and/or training.

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY

- The job requires training or instruction in the area of environmental Awareness.

- This job requires training or instruction in the area of Safety & Health awareness including completion of the appropriate OSHA and/or MSHA training.