What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mining Maintenance Technician position at Black Hills Energy?
Job Specifications
Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800 communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today—for our customers, communities and each other.
Position Summary
Responsible for preventive maintenance, repair, and general housekeeping for all mine equipment machinery and facilities to maintain a safe work area. Provide manual assistance to assigned projects.
Pay Range: This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.
Level I: $23.39 - $35.24 per hour
Level II: $25.72 - $38.44 per hour
Reporting Relationship: Maintenance Supervisor
Location: Gillette, Wyoming
Essential Functions
All Levels:
About our Company: We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).
Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package! Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), critical illness, accident & group hospital insurance, pet insurance, an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. If there is anything that may show up in these reports that may conflict with the position requirements, feel free to contact the Black Hills Energy recruiting team at jobs@blackhillscorp.com.
Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. If you require reasonable accommodation, please direct your inquiries to the Talent Team at jobs@blackhillscorp.com.
Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800 communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today—for our customers, communities and each other.
Position Summary
Responsible for preventive maintenance, repair, and general housekeeping for all mine equipment machinery and facilities to maintain a safe work area. Provide manual assistance to assigned projects.
Pay Range: This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.
Level I: $23.39 - $35.24 per hour
Level II: $25.72 - $38.44 per hour
Reporting Relationship: Maintenance Supervisor
Location: Gillette, Wyoming
Essential Functions
- Safely complete all requirements of the WRD Maintenance Technician and maintain satisfactory job performance.
- Perform mechanical and preventive maintenance on all mine equipment. Perform basic welding as assigned.
- Communicate with supervisor on the operating conditions and other pertinent information of assigned work areas and vehicles.
- Perform start-up, operation, monitoring, shut-down and tag-out of maintenance vehicle (welding truck, pickup, forklift, lube truck etc.).
- Be familiar with mine equipment operating limits, parameters, operating procedures and systems and perform corrective actions if limits are exceeded.
- Communicate daily with production personnel on the operating condition of any vehicle/equipment being serviced or repaired.
- Daily provide to oncoming maintenance shift verbally and written communication on the status of pending and ongoing maintenance projects.
- Complete all required computer and paperwork.
- Assist other mine personnel or job tasks as directed.
All Levels:
- High School or equivalent
- Ability to obtain MSHA certification within 90 days of hire.
- Minimum of 2 years of mechanic/maintenance experience or combination of experience and relevant technical schooling
- Minimum of 3 years of mechanic/maintenance experience or combination of experience and relevant technical schooling
About our Company: We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).
Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package! Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), critical illness, accident & group hospital insurance, pet insurance, an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. If there is anything that may show up in these reports that may conflict with the position requirements, feel free to contact the Black Hills Energy recruiting team at jobs@blackhillscorp.com.
Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. If you require reasonable accommodation, please direct your inquiries to the Talent Team at jobs@blackhillscorp.com.
Salary : $23 - $35