Surface Maintenance Technician

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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.

The Role

The Field Maintenance Technician will conduct all preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on wastewater equipment and general site maintenance to include: treatment evaluation, pumps, valves, piping, electrical, mechanical, and any other equipment with contract scope at the site, while following all site Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental requirements and standards.

Accountabilities

• 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
• When requested, provide technical advice/support to other areas/departments
• Prevent maintenance production targets from being adversely affected by interruptions to supply; ensure sufficient reserves are maintained and all necessary repairs are executed in a safe, timely, and efficient manner
• 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
• Perform maintenance of the water treatment plant, tailings storage facility, and other site infrastructure facilities
• Verify onsite inventory levels of supplies, spare parts, and tools to ensure the team can perform required duties
• Communicate with other departments as required to assure relevant information is provided to all parties
• 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
• Complete construction tasks, troubleshooting, and other activities as directed by the Site Services Supervisor, such as installing signposts, fueling generators, and completing general maintenance work orders

Qualifications, Skills, and Experiences

• 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
• Understanding of water/wastewater treatment, process engineering, water quality assurance, maintenance strategy, and laboratory procedures
• General working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and piping systems required
• 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
• Minimum four (4) years’ experience of technical fieldwork in an industrial setting
• Experience in maintaining a fixed plant setting, including pump rebuilds and preventive maintenance, valves, piping, small motors, etc.
• Basic knowledge of site maintenance, including carpentry, mechanics, and other trade skills.
• Experience working within site services and/or water treatment plant preferred

Our Culture

At South32, our people are fundamental to our success. We're focused on creating an inclusive workplace, with the right people in the right roles, who are engaged, empowered and appropriately rewarded.

We aspire to be an inclusive organization, where our workforce reflects the broader demographic of the countries and communities where we operate.

South32 embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

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