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The Greens Creek Mine, located on Admiralty Island, 18 miles south
of Juneau, is an
underground polymetallic mine employing approximately 320 people. The mine is
owned and operated by Hecla Mining Company, headquartered in Coeur D’Alene, Idaho. Established in
1891, Hecla has a rich history as a distinguished and respected precious metals
producer. Winner of numerous safety and environmental awards, Greens Creek is
seeking new team members committed to professional growth and success.
Health & Welfare Benefits
Greens Creek is pleased to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive
and flexible benefit plan to provide Health and Welfare, and income protection
coverage for employees and their eligible dependents. Employees can customize
their benefit plans to the level of coverage desired as well as to the needs of
their dependents. In addition to the flexible coverage options, the company
makes a significant contribution towards the cost of the benefits.
Community
- Juneau, Alaska's capital is the
third largest city in the state. Like Alaska, Juneau is full of
contrasts, a sophisticated cosmopolitan city in the heart of the Tongass National Forest. Nestled at the
base of mountains overlooking the Gastineau Channel, Juneau is surrounded by
intercoastal waterways, lush rain forests, rugged mountainsides and
awe-inspiring glaciers. This small city has it all, the adventure of the
"last frontier" as well as good education system, year round cultural
and sports activities, a wide variety of entertainment, world class fishing and
wildlife viewing, temperate weather and a strong sense of community. Juneau is also rich in
mining history and Greens Creek is proud to contribute to that heritage by
operating in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
Position Summary
- Operates and maintains stationary engines and mechanical equipment such
as diesel engines, compressors, generators, motors, and turbines to provide
utilities such as light, heat, and power for buildings, mining, milling and
other industrial processes by performing the following duties.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Position
- Has primary responsibility for the operation of power generation
equipment; operate 4160V switchgear and engine controls; records operation and
maintenance actions taken during shift in operator’s logbook; other maintenance
duties as assigned by management
- Reads meters and gauges or automatic recording devices at specified
intervals to verify operating conditions; records data such as equipment
temperature, hours of operation, fuel consumed, analysis of flue gases,
voltage, load and generator balance
- Adjusts manual controls or overrides automatic controls to bring
equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges, switch to backup
equipment or systems, or to shut down equipment
- Visually inspects equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions
or need for repair, adjustment or lubrication; maintains equipment by
tightening fittings, repacking bearings, replacing gaskets, valves, recorders,
and gauges, and cleaning or replacing other components. Oils and lubricates
equipment
- Keeps the general powerhouse area clean and picked up
- Assist with minor and major maintenance of diesel and turbine engines
and their components
- Must have the ability to work accurately with precision tools
- Other duties may be assigned
- Employees must comply with attendance, safety, environmental and HR
policies
- Successful candidate must demonstrate the following behavioral skills:
productive communication, cooperation, productivity, initiative, creativity,
dependability
- While performing the duties of this job, employees may be frequently
required to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time; use hand and
fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop,
kneel, crouch, or crawl; regularly required to talk and hear
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and
occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
- Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision, distance
vision, and the ability to adjust focus
- Employees may be frequently exposed to underground work environments;
outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions; extreme cold, extreme
heat, potentially hazardous wildlife; moving mechanical parts; high precarious
places; fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of
electrical shock; explosives and vibration
- The noise level in most work environments is usually very loud
- This position may require work on nights, weekends and rotating shifts;
shift schedules may require residency in on-island camp during work rotations
Education Requirements
- High school or equivalent required. Related vocational/technical
education and power generation/electrical certification preferred.
Experience
- Basic computer skills are required
- Welding skills and previous experience maintaining and calibrating a
Continuous Emissions Monitoring system is desirable
- Basic AC power generation helpful. Diesel maintenance and overhaul
experience is preferred.
Please respond with resume and cover letter stating salary requirements
/ history - and quoting job source (i.e. InfoMine / CareerMine Reference
number) to :
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