Surface Maintenance Technician - HB Plant

Job Title: Surface Maintenance Technician
Reports To
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Surface Maintenance Supervisor
Location
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New Mexico – HB Plant

A Surface Maintenance Technician troubleshoots cause of failure, recommends repairs, and performs general maintenance of plant equipment, systems and surrounding building machinery. This position requires the ability to work safely, whether independently or within a team, a wide mechanical knowledge, and flexibility for on‑call schedules.

• Troubleshoot, repair, replace and/or rebuild malfunctioning equipment
• Execute routine preventative maintenance checklist items, including, but not limited to: lubrication and greasing of equipment, replacing screens and pumps, oil levels, etc.
• Maintain various equipment such above‑ground machinery, plumbing, pumps, conveyors, elevators, structures, centrifuges, etc.
• Fabricate structural steel, HDPE and steel piping
• Conduct pre‑shift inspections to ensure all equipment is operating safely and efficiently
• Assist with maintenance and operation of mobile and heavy equipment, including, but not limited to: crane, forklift, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s License
• Minimum two (2) years of industrial maintenance experience
• Ability to weld in all positions and out of position, using GMAW, SMAW and GTAW process
• Must be able to provide own metric tools
• Must be available to work a call‑out schedule for a 24/7 operation

• Medical plans with prescription drug coverage, dental insurance and vision insurance
• 401(K) with immediate vesting and generous employer match
• Work‑life balance with family‑friendly work schedules
• Opportunity to grow within position through Intrepid’s career path programs
• PPE, uniform shirts and boot vouchers are provided

9/80 schedule, Monday – Thursday, 9‑hour workdays, Fridays worked, 8‑hour workday, with every other Friday off.

As part of a 24/7 maintenance support team, employees will be on a rotating on‑call schedule. Schedule subject to change.

• Outdoors, in a non‑temperature controlled environment, and subject to weather conditions
• Exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels
  Employees are required to wear safety attire and personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times

• Standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching or grasping
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, and push and/or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to climb stairs and/or ladders, work at heights, perceive color differences
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment as needed and engage in strenuous physical activity

A pre‑placement physical and hair follicle drug test will be required for anyone selected for this opportunity. Placement into the position will not be made until the results are received and cleared by Intrepid.

Intrepid is an entrepreneurial organization committed to developing unique and environmentally sound ways of extracting minerals of global importance to multiple industries. While our legacy potassium products hold a strong reputation in the agriculture and feed industries, the expansion of our water, brine and other solutions contributes to the oil and gas industries to support energy resources. This diversification of products and customers expands our growth and impact beyond yesterday’s needs.

Working at Intrepid, you will experience the commitment, teamwork, and growth in every role and experience.