Field Lube Technician

POSITION OVERVIEW

Lubrication and servicing of Mobile Mining Equipment, Light Vehicles, Support and Auxiliary Equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of preventive and predictive maintenance (procedures, forms, checklists, etc.)
• Maintain and repair oil dispensing equipment ensuring proper functionality and cleanliness.
• Capable of identifying different types of fluids and understanding proper capacities
• Operate various mine equipment to move for servicing.
• Utilize knowledge of all service points and their locations for lubrication oils, grease points, filters, and breathers on mine equipment, such Liebherr, caterpillar and Komatsu mine equipment.
• Troubleshoot fluid contamination concerns including viscosity and contamination concerns.
• Ability to identify petroleum products for proper usage and disposal.
• Knowledge of procedures and positioning for checking fluid levels on all mine equipment.
• Knowledge of oil sampling and coolant analysis.
• Must meet required tool list for Lubeman.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of shop, field preventive maintenance process, and field fueling procedures.
• 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.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Availability to work any shift, including weekends and holidays (shifts may be rotating, operations are 24/7/365).
• Ability to work in adverse climate/temperature environment.
• Ability to wear respirator in conditions of fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Is expected to maintain tools of the trade, equipment work and work areas in a neat orderly, safe and healthful condition

Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must have high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Must have one to three months related experience and/or training.

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY

• The job requires training or instruction in the area of environmental Awareness.
• This job requires training or instruction in the area of Safety & Health awareness including completion of the appropriate OSHA and/or MSHA training.