Diesel Electric Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly safe and dependable Diesel Electric Mechanic to support a large copper mine, perform all maintenance activities and tasks including shop and field preventive and predictive maintenance on mobile and stationary mining equipment, light vehicles, support and auxiliary equipment.

Essential Functions:

• Rebuild mine or construction equipment components such as power train components, final drive components, brakes, suspension systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair mine and support equipment in the field.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems used on mine equipment.
• Diagnose and repair 12/24 volt electrical systems.
• Diagnose and repair propulsion and retarding electrical systems on mine diesel electric haulage and loading equipment such as Komatsu 830E / Liebherr T282B haul trucks and LeTourneau L2350 & L1100 loaders or similar equipment and systems.
• Diagnose and repair air and hydraulic brake systems on mining, construction or similar equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair Cat, Cummins, Detroit, and MTU diesel engines.
• Correctly and legibly fill out daily repair reports and describe details of work performed.
• Properly communicate the status of assigned job with the relieving shift mechanics and shop supervisors.
• Operate the shop computer and use maintenance diagnostic computer systems.
• Must understand Asarco environmental policies, understand and practice all safety procedures for work environment and demonstrate effective communication skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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 speak effectively.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals in English.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• 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.
• Must be able to meet the required tool list for Repairman B.

Education & Experience:

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or 1-2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, and/or state approved apprenticeship.
• Air Conditioning Certification and experience is a plus.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• Standing, bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, carrying and moving items of up to 50 lbs and more
• Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions; dusty, hot weather
• Ability to perform essential job functions in an environment with varied noise levels
  
• 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.

Offerings:

• Copper Price Bonus: Eligible for up to a $2,500 quarterly bonus.
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits: Effective on the date of hire.
• Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance: Coverage provided at no cost to employees.
• 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan: Includes employer contribution/match to support your retirement savings.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for personal and professional issues.
• Internal Progression Opportunities: Focus on career development and internal promotions.
• Overtime Opportunities: Available as needed, providing additional earning potential.
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Vaccination Clinic
• Biometric and Health Screening Events onsite (no cost)
• Vanpool/Bus options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance - Employer Pald
• Short Term Disability - Employer Paid
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
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• Generous Vacation & Holiday Pay
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• • After probation Under 5 years 80 hours paid vacation accrued annually
  • After 5 Years of Service 120 hours paid vacation accrued annually
  • After 12 Years of Service 160 hours paid vacation accrued annually
  • After 20 Years of Service 200 hours paid vacation accrued annually

The Mine Site is located 64 miles southeast of Phoenix and 70 miles northeast of Tucson. This job location offers a robust carpool/vanpool program and encourage employees to participate. Employees save more than 50% of their commuting costs while reading, sleeping or just enjoying the view.

Technical Professionals Group provides validation, durability, mileage accumulation and quality testing services for vehicle and mechanized equipment projects and programs in the engineering, R&D, quality control and quality assurance sectors of the automotive industry. We set the standards others try to live up to!

Company Description

Technical Professionals Group provides validation, durability, mileage accumulation and quality testing services for vehicle and mechanized equipment projects and programs in the engineering, R&D, quality control and quality assurance sectors of the automotive industry. We set the standards others try to live up to!