The required skills enable the Maintenance Tech to effectively perform routine inspections, identify malfunctions, and execute repairs on a variety of systems, ensuring minimal disruption to operations. Proficiency in reading technical documents and schematics allows for accurate diagnosis and efficient problem-solving. Communication skills are essential for coordinating with team members and reporting maintenance activities clearly. Preferred skills such as familiarity with CMMS enhance the ability to track work orders and manage maintenance schedules systematically. Additionally, certifications and advanced troubleshooting capabilities empower the technician to handle complex equipment and contribute to continuous operational improvements.
Position Responsibilities
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on machinery, HVAC systems, electrical panels, and plumbing to ensure optimal functionality.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues promptly to reduce equipment downtime.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and parts inventory to support operational efficiency.
Collaborate with supervisors and other maintenance staff to prioritize work orders and respond to emergency repair requests.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies during all maintenance tasks.
Assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment and systems as required.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance maintenance processes and reduce costs.
Basic Qualifications (Multiple levels are available)
Minimum 5 years’ experience in mining / crushing operations or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
Minimum 3 years supervisory or managerial experience preferred
Excellent time management and organizational skills
High School Diploma required
Valid Driver’s License and a good driving record are required in order to drive company vehicles on property
Desired Qualities
Technical certification or associate degree in industrial maintenance, electrical technology, or a related field.
Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
EPA certification for handling refrigerants.
Forklift operation certification.
Strong troubleshooting skills with experience in automated systems and controls.
MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Underrepresented groups/Women/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the position’s requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.
Your Right to Work – In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment verification document form upon hire.
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Safety Provision - Employees are responsible for following all company, industry and regulatory procedures and laws to ensure a safe work environment for themselves and the company. Employees must have a willingness to promote safety among the workforce, participate in Process Hazard Analysis procedures and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews.
(PPE) Personal Protective Equipment is required when performing work in a mine, manufacturing, outdoor, or plant environment. Required PPE may include, but is not limited to, hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves, and any other protective equipment as required.
Working Conditions - Our facility sits at an elevation of 4,700 feet. Employees may be subject to extreme weather conditions when working in an outdoor setting (heat and cold, wind). Work is at an open pit mine or manufacturing/chemical plant setting, which may include exposure to moving mechanical parts, toxic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, explosives, fumes, or airborne particles.
Physical Demands - Manual dexterity; sense of touch; sense of smell; speaking clearly; hearing-speech range; hearing – all ranges; seeing, reading and comprehensions; seeing – distant/near; depth perception; color vision. While performing the job responsibilities, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to stand and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate laboratory equipment. The employee is occasionally required to walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Employees must pass a full-face respiratory fit test. Employees must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must be able to work in PPE level C. These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and ability required of the employee.
