Industrial Services Lead Technician

Job Summary

Brice Equipment, LLC Regular – The Industrial Services Lead Technician performs and oversees mechanical and vulcanized conveyor belt splicing, installation, repair, and preventative maintenance across mining, industrial, and construction environments. This role leads small crews in field activities, executes complex splice and rubber handling work with minimal supervision, and troubleshoots advanced system failures. The Lead Technician trains junior technicians, ensures safety and quality compliance, coordinates work plans and resource needs with the General Foreman, and professionally represents the company with clients to ensure reliable service delivery and strong crew performance.

• Lead small crews during conveyor belt installation, repair, and shutdown projects.
• Execute complex vulcanizing, pulley lagging, and rubber lining applications with minimal supervision.
• Troubleshoot advanced system failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform belt tracking, tensioning, splice fabrication, alignment corrections, and general system adjustments.
• Conduct inspections and identify issues related to damage, mist racking, and splice condition.
• Support installation and replacement of pulleys, idlers, scrapers, and chute components.
• Follow MSHA/OSHA requirements, site‑specific safety rules, and proper lockout/tagout procedures.
• Complete job hazard analyses, field‑level risk assessments, and pre‑task briefings.
• Maintain accurate QA/QC documentation, including splice reports, cure logs, measurement sheets, photos, and technical records.
• Communicate job progress, issues, and equipment needs with supervisors and clients.
• Train and coach junior technicians, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Coordinate with the General Foreman to plan job scope, manpower, and material requirements.
• Represent the company professionally with clients, ensuring high‑quality service delivery.
• Positive team‑building attitude, understanding that we are here to work together as a team.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as directed.

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities; however, this is a lead position and includes the occasional role of mentor, coach, and training other team members.

Advanced knowledge of vulcanized and mechanical belt splicing methods; advanced technical knowledge of vulcanizing, lagging, and rubber lining; understanding of conveyor system components (pulleys, idlers, scrapers, chutes, lagging, rubber lining); knowledge of belt fabrics, carcass types, cover grades, and splice designs; ability to interpret belt specifications, splice instructions, and technical drawings; knowledge of MSHA/OSHA safety regulations, site rules, lockout/tagout, and PPE requirements;

familiarity with mine, industrial, and construction work environments; knowledge of troubleshooting techniques for conveyor failures, mist racking, and system wear; basic operational knowledge of equipment such as forklifts, generators, trucks, and trailers; skilled in mechanical and vulcanized splicing and rubber repair; proficient use of hand and power tools (grinders, buffers, cutters, press systems, etc.); ability to perform belt tracking, tensioning, alignment, system adjustments, and replacements;

strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills for conveyor system failures; ability to prepare and complete documentation (splice reports, cure logs, QAQC forms, measurement sheets); effective crew leadership, planning, and job execution skills; communication skills to coach technicians and engage professionally with clients; ability to train and mentor junior technicians; competent reporting skills for conveying job progress, system issues, and safety concerns;

ability to lead small crews and coordinate tasks; ability to work safely in physically demanding, industrial, and remote environments; ability to maintain compliance with safety programs and enforce standards; ability to read tape measures and use measuring tools accurately; ability to solve problems under pressure and complete complex field…