Technician, Surface Maintenance

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ABOUT Hermosa

Hermosa, located approximately 75 miles south-east of Tucson, Arizona, is the only advanced mining project in the United States as of 2023 that could produce two federally designated critical minerals—manganese and zinc—as well as silver and lead. The project has the potential to help power the nation’s clean energy future, strengthen the domestic supply chain of critical minerals, grow the local economy, and improve lives in Santa Cruz County and the surrounding community for generations to come.

ACERCA de Hermosa

Hermosa, ubicado a aproximadamente 75 millas al sur este de Tucson, Arizona, es el único proyecto de minería avanzada en los Estados Unidos hasta la fecha que puede producir dos minerales designados como críticos por el gobierno federal: manganeso y zinc, así como también plata y plomo. El proyecto tiene el potencial de ayudar a impulsar el futuro energético limpio del país, reforzar la cadena de suministro nacional de minerales esenciales, hacer crecer la economía local y mejorar la calidad de vida en el condado de Santa Cruz y en las comunidades aledañas para las generaciones venideras.
 

ABOUT THE ROLE 

The Surface Maintenance Technician will conduct all preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on wastewater equipment and general site maintenance to include Trouble shooting, pumps, valves, piping, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and any other equipment with the site, while following all site Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental requirements and standards. This role will be based at the mine location near Patagonia, AZ

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to: 

• Demonstrated exceptional commitment to safety and health; follow all site Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements and standards.
• Comply with regulations and ensure all work is performed to industry standards.
• Complete all maintenance without any safety or environmental incidents, within scope, on schedule, on budget and meeting all standards and statutory requirements.
• Complete formal and daily reporting in a timely manner and maintain regular, informal communication with all stakeholders.
• Document maintenance activities, inspections, and issues, ensuring all maintenance activities are documented through work orders and filed accordingly.
• Foster a positive and effective working relationship within the Maintenance team as well as with other departments across the site. Maintain good working relationships with external suppliers and contractors.
• Perform fixed plant process maintenance and small mobile maintenance activities in accordance with the site schedule, to include both preventive and unscheduled maintenance.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, work orders, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals. Refer to parts manuals/books to make necessary repairs.
• Understand and comply with all Site Standard Operating Procedures and applicable safety and health requirements.
• Adhere to the established Planned Maintenance (PM) schedule and any unscheduled maintenance.
  Other duties as assigned. 

ABOUT YOU 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Ability to drive company vehicle and be covered under company insurance
• Must have the ability to work a rotating shift with no restrictions.
• Must be able to pass Background and Drug Screen
• Maintain high standards of professional and ethical conduct
• Great communication skills required, must be able to speak, read and write clearly and effectively in English
• General working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and piping systems required
• Experience in maintaining a fixed plant setting, including pump rebuilds and preventive maintenance, valves, piping, small motors, etc.
• Basic knowledge of site maintenance, mechanics, and other trade skills.

 
South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

South32 está comprometido a cimentar y mantener una plantilla de trabajadores diversa e inclusiva que refleje las comunidades en las cuales trabajamos.  Proporcionamos una proceso de contratación que es justo, equitativo y accesible para todos y alentamos la aplicación de candidatos de todas las procedencias.