Mining Production Technician , II, III or Senior

Mining Production Technician I, II, III or Senior

Black Hills Energy is hiring a Mining Production Technician I, II, III or Senior. This is a full‑time role in Gillette, Wyoming.

Position Summary:

Responsible for the operation, preventive maintenance, and clean‑up of stationary and mobile equipment and to maintain a safe work area. Provide manual assistance to assigned projects.

Pay Range:

• Level I: $23.39 – $35.24 per hour
• Level II: $25.72 – $38.44 per hour
• Level III: $28.75 – $43.17 per hour
• Senior: $32.36 – $48.41 per hour

Reporting Relationship:
Mine Operations Supervisor

Location:

Gillette, Wyoming

• Complete all requirements of the WRD Operation Technician Sr and maintain satisfactory and safe job performance.
• Communicate with supervisor on operating conditions and other pertinent information of assigned work areas and vehicles (i.e. conveyor, load out, mobile equipment, etc.).
• Be familiar with equipment operating limits, parameters, operating procedures and systems and perform corrective actions if limits are exceeded in assigned equipment.
• Utilize proper operating techniques of assigned equipment and assist with moving conveyor and trailing cables.
• Perform general housekeeping duties as assigned.
• Work safely, following company policies, procedures and work practices in a positive, cooperative and productive manner.
• Complete all required computer and paperwork.
• Maintain professional working relations with mine personnel.
• Assist other mine personnel or job task as directed.

Level I:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain MSHA certification within 90 days of hire.

Level II:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• MSHA experienced Miner certification upon hire.
• Ability to communicate in writing and verbally with individuals and small groups of employees.

Level III:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience involving equipment operation and/or maintenance.
• MSHA experienced miner certification upon hire.

Senior:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience involving equipment operation and/or maintenance.
• MSHA experienced miner certification upon hire.

• Knowledge of mobile and stationary mine equipment.
• Knowledge of maintenance on mobile and stationary mine equipment.
• Ability to communicate in writing and verbally with individuals and small groups of employees.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals to complete work assigned.

Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) with 6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off (including paid holidays and parental leave), company‑paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), employee assistance program, wellbeing benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

Pre‑employment drug screen and background check are required.

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

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