Senior Mechanical Maintenance Technician (Journeyman Level)

The role

This person will perform maintenance, repair, installation, and optimization of fixed plant mechanical equipment and related systems. They will support a production facility through preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and component replacement.

What you will do

• Perform diagnostic, maintenance, installation, replacement, and repair on fixed plant mechanical equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical systems including vibratory screens, conveyors, dust suppression, pumps, and hydraulic systems
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on pumps, valves, conveyors, gearboxes, and compressors
• Conduct mechanical and lubrication maintenance including filter changes and inspecting seals and gaskets
• Remove, repair, and install piping and pump components
• Assist in the installation, alignment, and commissioning of new mechanical equipment
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals
• Perform root cause analysis on mechanical failures
• Maintain accurate work orders and maintenance records
• Perform advanced welding and fabrication work

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 8+ years of experience performing mechanical maintenance within industrial, manufacturing, mining, or processing environments
• Strong experience with rotating equipment, conveying systems, pumps, piping, and hydraulic systems
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, maintenance practices, and safe work execution
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, precision measuring instruments, and diagnostic equipment
• Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)
• Knowledge of lean maintenance and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) practices
• Familiarity working around strong chemicals or oxidizing solutions
• Ability to work safely in a physically demanding, fast-paced environment
• Excellent situational awareness, judgment, and decision-making under pressure
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Adaptability to a startup and commissioning environment

Nice to have

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
• Technical training or certification in mechanical maintenance, industrial technology, or a related field
• Lockout/Tagout, confined space entry, and rigging certification
• Experience in chemical, metallurgical, battery materials, hydrometallurgy, or critical mineral processing environments
• Exposure to predictive maintenance technologies, such as vibration analysis and thermography

Benefits

• 100% Employer-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company equity
• 401(k) with 5% Employer Match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions of $1,800 for individuals and $3,600 for families
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• 12 Weeks of 100% Paid Parental Leave
• 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance & AD&D
• 100% Employer-Paid Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Supplemental Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)

Before you apply

• Must be willing and able to submit to medical evaluations
• Pre-employment post-offer drug screen

About the company

Electra is reinventing ironmaking with electrochemical technology to produce high purity clean iron and critical co-minerals. The company is building a demonstration facility in Jefferson County and aims to reach commercial scale by the end of the decade.