Mechanic Technician

Job description
Position: Fixed Mechanic Technician
Location: Lovelock

Job Description

We Pursue a Higher Standard

Coeur Mining is a U.S.

-based, well-diversified, growing, precious metals producer with four wholly-owned operations: the Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska, and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip silver-zinc-lead exploration project in British Columbia.

Coeur Rochester is an open pit, heap leach silver and gold operation. The Rochester mine has the company’s distinct position as Coeur’s largest expansion investment project in its +5-year history. The expansion project initiated commercial production in Q1 2024 and is currently in ramp-up, targeting a tripling of production rates from historical. Additionally, Rochester has the largest silver reserve asset in the United States.

Coeur Rochester has been an integral part of the local community for over 30 years and is committed to supporting its cultural heritage, educational programs, and health and wellness programs.

Coeur Rochester employs approximately 350 mine engineers, geologists, front-line operators, exploration, and business leaders. Coeur Rochester prioritizes safety, teamwork, career development, and growth. If you want to grow your career in a progressive, team-oriented environment, apply today.

About the Job:

The Coeur Rochester mine located in Nevada, approximately 25 miles from Lovelock, Nevada, is seeking a Fixed Plant Maintenance Mechanic to join the team. If you are motivated by unique challenges, comprehensive pay and benefits plan, and work-life balance with the flexibility of a rotational schedule, this opportunity is for you!

Responsibilities:
• Perform inspections, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Three-Stage Crushing Facility and Merrill-Crowe process equipment;
• Perform daily workplace and equipment safety inspections;
• Complete preventive maintenance inspections of fixed equipment and perform regularly scheduled PM services;
• Repair, rebuild and maintain various equipment not limited to pumps, conveyors, jaw and cone crushers;
• Dismantle and reassemble fixed and crushing equipment with some supervision;
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges;
• Weld together metal components as specified by layout, blueprint, work order or oral instruction;
• Consult manuals, reading and interpreting circuit diagrams, blueprints, and schematics;
• Order parts, generate W/R, W/O, and other routine work to maintain an organized and efficient work environment;
• Ability to recognize safety hazards, develop solutions, then follow up to make sure hazards are addressed;
• Follow Company and Governmental Safety and Environmental regulations;
• Attend continuous improvement or newly implemented technology or infrastructure training classes as scheduled by Company.

Physical Requirements:
• Follow all procedures and safety measures to assure safe production;
• Work in all conditions and environments, approximately 80% of job is outdoors;
• Able to lift 75 lbs. on an occasional basis;
• Able to walk up and down slopes and uneven ground daily;
• Able to ascend and descend ladders daily.

Required Qualifications & Skills:
• A high school diploma or its equivalent is required;
• Graduation from an accredited Millwright program;
• A minimum of 2+ years fixed maintenance experience in the mining or heavy industry sector including conveyor, screens, and crushing experience (Nordberg, MP800, Raptor, etc.);
• Working knowledge of the Merrill-Crowe processing system;
• Demonstrated knowledge and certification for oxygen/acetylene cutting, plasma cutting, MIG welding, and electrode welding;
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic systems;
• Support and participation in the development of the RCM program;
• Experience in dissimilar metal welding (mild steel, manganese, stainless), pipe welding, and fabrication;
• Working knowledge of vertical turbine and centrifugal pumps, open and closed circuit crushing including horizontal and incline screens, Metso MP or HP cone crushers, jaw crushers, gyratory crushers, and all aspects of conveying systems are favorable.

Workplace Requirements:
• Work as a team member and…