Plant Maintenance

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The Plant Maintenance Associates are responsible for the safe repair, maintenance and fabrication of all mining equipment typically found in a sand mining facility including pumps, conveyors, bucket elevators, screen decks, cyclones, dust collectors, dryer drums, silos, etc. This individual is also responsible for pre-shift inspections, and using maintenance software to requisition parts, report labor, document equipment history, and complete work orders timely and accurately.

- High School Diploma

- 2 years’ maintenance experience in an industrial setting required or completion of an apprenticeship program or technical school program

- Millwright and/or welding certifications preferred

- Aggregates (Sand) mining experience a plus

- Experience with welding, fabricating, and belt splicing

- Knowledge of sand plant equipment including hoppers, feeders, conveyors, bucket elevators, cyclones, screens, dryers, and silos

- Ability to use various hand tools and equipment as necessary

- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

- Mobile equipment operation skills including but not limited to scissor lifts, boom lifts, material handlers, and forklifts

- Certified in crane rigging and signaling preferred

- Familiarity with mine site safety rule and regulations (MSHA)

- Basic computer skills

- Punctual, reliable and able to work irregular and extended hours and weekends

- Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather (heat, cold, rain) for extended hours including entire shifts

- Able to lift 50 pounds frequently, up to 100 pounds occasionally, climb stairs/ladders, work at extreme heights and in confined spaces, and walk on uneven or rough terrain

- Visually inspect the plant for excessive wear or changes to identify misalignments and failing parts.

- Remove bags in silo filter vent and dust collector and clean or replace to meet air quality standards.

- Perform alignment, adjustments, tightening, splicing or replacing of conveyor belts as well as adjusting or replacing skirt-boards and conveyor seals as needed.

- Inspect tension on all V-drive belts to ensure equipment runs optimally.

- Inspect, replace, and install guards to ensure they are in place for the safety of our Associates.

- Schedule and coordinate equipment repairs and preventative maintenance to minimize plant and equipment downtime.

- Perform plant equipment repairs, rebuilds, and equipment installations.

- Perform basic welding, torching, plastic pipe welding, and cutting.

- Lubricate all bearings including head and tail pulleys on all conveyors. Grease or replace bearings on bucket elevators.

- Troubleshoot equipment failures and identify solutions.

- Communicate with teams daily in person, via the phone or at team meetings to address needs, deadlines, and provide updates on current projects in each area.

- Fabrication of mechanical components needed to maintain an efficient, productive and safe production environment.

- Use maintenance software to requisition parts, order parts, report labor, document equipment history, and complete work orders timely and accurately.

- Complete pre-shift inspections on all mobile equipment such as man lift, material handler, crane, forklift, and utility vehicles before use and operate in a safe manner.

- Provide own set of standard maintenance tools

- Follow all safety requirements including wearing appropriate PPE (harness and fall protection gear and respirators)

- Assist in plant operations as needed.