Senior Mechanical Maintenance Technician (Journeyman Level)

Who we are:

Were transforming one of the worlds oldest industries with cutting-edge technology and an innovative approach. Backed by top-tier investors and recognized by Time as one of the best Inventions of 2024 and Fast Company as one of 2024s Next Big Things in Tech Electra is scaling rapidly and were looking for bold driven individuals to help us reshape the future of iron production. If youre ready to make a real impact in a company thats redefining heavy industry for a cleaner smarter world 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