Senior Mechanical Maintenance Technician (Journeyman Level)

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 is seeking 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 role performs preventive and corrective maintenance advanced troubleshooting and component replacement 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 and maintaining lubrication systems
• Perform removal repair and installation of piping and pump components including valves expansion joints and check valves
• Assist in 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 decisions regarding equipment repair outage response and maintenance execution
• Maintain accurate work 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 as required
• 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 when required coordinating work execution and safety
• Assist Operations with equipment operation as needed
• Perform additional duties as required to 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
• Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)
• Knowledge of lean maintenance and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) practices
• 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
• Exposure to predictive maintenance technologies such as vibration analysis and thermography.