SXEW Field Mechanic

POSITION OVERVIEW

Perform all maintenance activities and tasks in a fixed plant, including shop repairs, field preventive and predictive maintenance on pumps, pipes, and structural repairs. Working with varies types of chemicals and understanding proper PPE.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Troubleshooting Pump systems including horizontal and vertical pumps.

Repair of HDPE pipe systems including cutting and fusion

Diagnose of valving and limitations of systems.

Weld with multiple types of materials including stainless and mild steels.

Diagnose and repair construction type plumbing, including water and sewage systems.

Ability to rebuild small pumps including Flowserve pumps, 2-inch diaphragm pumps and Allison Chalmers

Correctly align coupling systems.

Properly communicate the status of his assigned job with the relieving shift mechanics and shop supervisors.

Operate and maintain diagnostic tools and alignment units.

Ability to operate mine equipment such as Boom trucks, forklifts, man-baskets, etc.

Must understand Asarco environmental policies; understand and practice all safety procedures for work environment and demonstrate effective communication skills.

Must have basic tool to perform jobs.

REQUIRED 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 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 apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Must be capable to lift minimum of 50 lbs.

Ability to work in adverse climate/temperature environment.

Must be able to meet the required tool list for Repairman B.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Must have high school diploma or GED.

Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, and/or state approved apprenticeship.

Welding certifications

The Ray mine is located 64 miles southeast of Phoenix and 70 miles northeast of Tucson. We have 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.

A core value of ASARCO LLC is Safety First. The Company is committed to help employees continuously improve their efforts to work in the most safe, inclusive, socially, and environmentally responsible manner practicable. Employee safety and health, both on and off the job, are critically important to the Company. Therefore, ASARCO LLC requires employees to have and effectively demonstrate good working knowledge of modern safety systems. Each employee will take prime responsibility for ensuring that s/he works within all required safety procedures and processes.

ASARCO LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must possess a current and valid driver's license. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and pre-employment physical including a drug screen (hair analysis).

ASARCO LLC offers an excellent low cost benefits package for medical/prescription/ dental/vision, disability coverage, life insurance and other optional coverage, and 401(k) plan with company match.