Senior Mechanical Maintenance Technician (Journeyman Level)
Job Location:
Broomfield, CO - USA
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Job Summary
Who we are:
Electra isreinventing ironmaking from the ground upwitha breakthroughelectrochemical technology that produceshigh purityclean iron and critical co-minerals. With two operating pilots in Boulderanda new demonstration facilityunderwayin Jefferson Countywereon track to reach commercial scale by the end of the decade. Backed by over $300 million and strategic partnerships with global leaders across mining steel and big tech momentum is on our side.Recognized by Fast Company as a Most Innovative Company and a Next Big Thing in Tech and named one of TIMEs 100 Climate Leaderswerebuilding a company shaping the future of industry.Ifyourelooking to make an impact and join a teamthatsdriven focused and scaling we want to hear from you.
What you will do:
Electra isseeking a highly skilled and safety-conscious Senior Mechanical Maintenance Technician performing at or above a Journeyman level to support the maintenance repair installation and optimization of fixed plant mechanical equipment and related systems at its production facility. This contract roleis responsible forperforming preventive and corrective maintenance advanced troubleshooting andcomponentreplacement to ensure equipment reliability and safe continuous operations. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with heavy industrial mechanical systems and the ability to work independently in a startup and commissioning environment with evolving processes
Responsibilities include:
- Safely perform diagnostic maintenance installation replacement and repair activities on fixed plant mechanical equipment and associated systems
- Troubleshoot mechanical systems and perform removal repair and installation of components including vibratory screens conveyors dust suppression and dust collection systems pumps pit dewatering systems piping systems and hydraulic systems
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on pumps valves conveyors gearboxes compressors and other mechanical systems
- Perform mechanical and lubrication preventive maintenance activities including changing filters on dust collection systems inspecting screens seals gaskets and expansion joints for wear or leakage andmaintaininglubrication systems
- Perform removal repair and installation of piping and pump components including valves expansion joints and check valves
- Assistin the installation alignment and commissioning of new mechanical equipment
- Read and interpret mechanical drawings schematics piping diagrams and equipment manuals
- Perform root cause analysis on mechanical failures and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime
- Prioritize work and make sound decisionsregardingequipment repair outage response and maintenance execution
- Maintainaccuratework orders maintenance records and perform routine work area inspections
- Support spare parts inventory management and recommend replacement parts as needed
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives reliability programs and preventive maintenance planning
- Perform advanced welding and fabrication work asrequired
- Operate mobile equipment such as forklifts cranes and boom trucks (where qualified)
- Train mentor and support development of other mechanical employees
- Serve as Fill-In Supervisor whenrequired coordinating work execution and safety
- Assist Operations with equipment operation as needed
- Performadditionalduties asrequiredto support business and operational needs
- Work shifts including days swing shifts nights weekends and overnight coverage in a 24/7/365 operation
What we need you to bring to the team:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 8 years of experience performing mechanical maintenance within industrial manufacturing mining or processing environments
- Strong experience with rotating equipment conveying systems pumps piping and hydraulic systems
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems maintenance practices and safe work execution
- Ability to use hand tools power tools welding equipment precision measuring instruments and diagnostic equipment
- Familiaritywith CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)
- Knowledge of lean maintenance and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) practices
- Preferred experience in chemical metallurgical battery materials hydrometallurgy or critical mineral processing environments
- Familiarity working around strong chemicals or oxidizing solutions (e.g. low-pH or acidic environments)
- Ability to work safely in a physically demanding fast-paced environment
- Excellent situational awareness judgment and decision-making under pressure
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Adaptability to a startup and commissioning environment without established
- No formal occupational license required
What we want you to bring to the team:
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
- Technical training or certification in mechanical maintenance industrial technology or a related field
- Lockout/Tagout confined space entry and rigging certification
- Exposure to predictive maintenance technologies such as vibration analysis and thermography
Must be willing and able to perform safety sensitive job functions including but not limited to:
- Operating industrial powered vehicles.
- Operating materialhandlingcranes and hoists.
- Operating aerial work platforms.
- Working at heights including use of all required personal fall arrest equipment.
- Execution Hazardous Energy Isolation procedures
- Perform work inside of confined spaces
- Perform work while wearing a respirator
Must be willing and able tosubmitto medical evaluations and bedeemedby a healthcare professional to perform safety sensitive job functions.Employment is contingent upon(1)acceptable medicalevaluationconfirming abilitytoperformsafety sensitive job functions; and (2) pre-employment post-offer drug screen.
Compensation:
- The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $36.00-$42.00 and may be more or less depending upon skills experience and education.
Benefits For You:
- 100% paid premiums across all medical dental vision telemedicine short-term disability long-term disability and basic life insurance plans
- $1800 in annual employer HSA contributions(health savings account)
Benefits For Your Family:
- 100% paid premiums across all medical dental vision and telemedicine plans
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
Benefits For Your Future:
- 401k with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one
- Eligibility for incentive stock options
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Electra has been partnered with renowned lighting, ventilation, wiring accessories, and electrical system manufacturers since 1965. Our manufacturers and suppliers are known for their quality, creativity, and technical excellence. We have a track record of advising, supplying, and ser ... View more
