Maintenance Technician

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on pumps, motors, valves, conveyors, blowers, compressors, and other rotating and process equipment
• Troubleshoot and diagnose planned and unplanned equipment issues across the Lithium One plant, finding the root cause and making timely repairs
• Keep production steady by minimizing downtime and completing work to manufacturer specifications and quality standards
• Perform and document accurate inspections, calibration, and lubrication on process and utility equipment, and recommend equipment for inclusion in preventive maintenance programs
• Read P&IDs, schematics, and blueprints, requisition parts and materials, and log work, parts used, and equipment condition in our in-house CMMS
• Work with operations, engineering, and the electrical and controls techs to support start-up, shutdown, and change-out activities, and communicate potential hazards to engineers, electricians, and operators

Responsibilities

Follow all OSHA and company safety procedures (including lockout/tagout, confined space, and traffic rules), actively participate in safety meetings, and immediately report hazards, near misses, or equipment damage while ensuring operations meet environmental and regulatory standards

Qualifications & Experience

Technical or trade school training in industrial maintenance or mechanical technology preferred (or equivalent experience)

Proven industrial maintenance experience, 3+ years

• Hands-on experience with piping and with pump, motor, and valve rebuild and repair on rotating and process equipment
• Experience in an oil & gas, water treatment, chemical processing, or similar industrial setting (oil & gas highly preferred; hydrometallurgy, mining, or battery materials experience is a plus)
• Working knowledge of electrical and basic instrumentation systems, including motor starters and control circuits
• Ability to read P&IDs, schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals
• Strong mechanical aptitude, with comfort using hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and basic rigging
• Strong communication across shifts and good computer skills; CMMS experience preferred
• Valid driver's license

Schedule

12-hour shifts (6am-6pm): Sunday-Tuesday plus every other Wednesday, or Thursday-Saturday plus every other Wednesday. A night rotation will be added in the near future.

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work in the processing plant and shop, in all weather conditions including extreme temperatures, with exposure to chemicals and other hazardous materials
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and to stand, walk, and work in confined or elevated spaces for extended periods
• Ability to climb ladders and structures, with the manual dexterity to use hand and power tools
• Must wear and use all required PPE

Our culture is built on four principles

• Everyone Gets Home Safe.
• We never put speed or cost ahead of people.
• Extreme Ownership.
• We take full responsibility for outcomes, relentlessly driving toward solutions.
• Engineer Out Requirements, then Automate.
• We simplify, optimize, and then automate for scale.
• Share Your Legos.
• We collaborate openly, share knowledge, and empower each other to build bigger, better solutions.
• Join us as we build the future of responsible mineral sourcing and supply!