Mine Maintenance Technician | Moab, UT

Job Description

Company: Mariana Minerals
Location: Moab, Utah, United States (On-site)
Category: Maintenance and Mechanical
Job Type: Full-time
Experience Level: Mid-Level
Salary: $35 – $45 USD / hour

Job Summary
Mariana Minerals is seeking a Mine Maintenance Technician to support the reliability, safety, and performance of mobile mining equipment and supporting infrastructure at its Copper One subsidiary.

This role performs inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, support vehicles, and related systems in both shop and field environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic diagnostics and repairs on mobile mining equipment
• Maintain haul trucks, loaders, dozers, graders, ancillary equipment, and support vehicles
• Conduct preventive maintenance according to OEM guidelines and established schedules
• Troubleshoot equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
• Service and repair auxiliary equipment such as light vehicles, compressors, pumps, and generators
• Document work performed, parts used, equipment condition, inspections, repairs, and equipment hours
• Perform routine inspections to identify wear, defects, and emerging mechanical issues
• Support condition monitoring, fluid analysis, component inspections, and equipment health tracking
• Operate service trucks, cranes, lifting devices, and specialty tools to complete field repairs safely
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety standards in the shop and work areas
• Assist with parts identification, ordering, inventory management, and component tracking
• Comply with MSHA regulations, company policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and equipment-specific SOPs
• Participate in safety meetings, risk assessments, and incident investigations as required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Technical or vocational training in mechanics or maintenance preferred
• Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience in mining, heavy equipment, construction, industrial, or similar environments
• Strong working knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, drivetrains, electrical systems, and heavy equipment components
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, service manuals, and diagnostic documentation
• Proficiency with troubleshooting tools, mechanical testing equipment, and service trucks
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with operators, supervisors, and technical teams
• Ability to work safely in an active mine environment and perform physically demanding tasks
• Experience working on Caterpillar, Komatsu, or other large mining equipment brands preferred
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) preferred
• Welding and fabrication skills, including MIG, stick, and cutting, preferred
• Experience performing field repairs in remote or rugged conditions preferred
• Knowledge of predictive maintenance and equipment health monitoring techniques preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk long distances over rough, uneven terrain and climb ladders and structures
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, including extreme temperatures
• Ability to wear and properly use required PPE, including hard hat, steel-toed footwear, safety glasses, high-visibility vest, hearing protection, respirator, and protective clothing
• Ability to work in environments with potential exposure to dust, fumes, diesel exhaust, solvents, sulphuric acid, and other hazardous materials

Why This Role Matters
This role is critical to keeping mobile mining equipment safe, reliable, and available while reducing downtime and supporting efficient surface mining operations.

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👉 Apply online: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/marianaminerals/bc225483-29ab-4267-974c-3962fe7b1ae4

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