Underground or Surface Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Looking for a rewarding career with a Company that believes employees are the most important asset? At Genesis Alkali, we pride ourselves in fostering a collaborative work environment where employees can sharpen and expand their skills, while receiving a competitive wage and maintaining a good work-life balance. We are taking steps to attract and retain talented and motivated hourly entry-level and experienced individuals. Come utilize your skills and contribute to the continued success of our underground mine and surface operations!
Operating successfully in Green River, Wyoming, Genesis Alkali is the world’s largest natural soda ash mine and production site, offering a secure, reliable, and diverse range of high-quality product choices. Genesis Alkali mines and processes trona ore and manufactures soda ash that is used in the production of glass, detergents, chemical manufacturing, pulp and paper production, and water treatment. In addition, the company also produces sodium bicarbonate and other chemical compounds used in common industrial, agricultural, and household applications.
Genesis Alkali is a wholly owned subsidiary of Genesis Energy, L.P., (NYSE: GEL). Genesis Energy is a growth-oriented master limited partnership headquartered in Houston, Texas. Through four divisions: offshore pipeline transportation, sodium minerals and sulfur services, marine transportation, and onshore facilities and transportation, we provide an integrated suite of services to refineries, oil producers, and industrial and commercial enterprises.
Why Join Genesis Alkali?
- Highly competitive and attractive wages.
- Medical, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance, Vision, Flexible Spending (Medical and Dependent Care) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Pre-paid Legal, beginning first day of employment; company funds a portion of HSA.
- Pension for Hourly Union employees.
- Opportunity to participate in a 401(k) savings plan. The company does not provide a matching contribution for pension eligible employees.
- Subsidized transportation to our plant from Green River, Rock Springs, and Bridger Valley.
About the Pay Compensation:
- Entry level positions start at a base hourly rate of $45.23 on the Surface and $46.03 in the Mine for the first six (6) months. Additional compensation can be earned through overtime opportunities that become available.
Minimum Requirements:
- A maintenance degree or approved certification in a mechanical discipline from an accredited college/university; or
- Journeyman license in the ironworks, millwrights, or mechanic disciplines; or
- High School diploma, or equivalent, from an accredited institution, with at least three (3) years of verifiable relevant industrial experience; and
- Successfully perform on the entry-level qualification tests.
Preferred Certification/Experience:
- MSHA electric certification.
- Underground Mine Maintenance experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain heavy industrial mining and processing equipment and systems, including power and utilities.
- Perform various types of welding to include SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW on plate and pipe.
- Evaluation of equipment condition and acceptable standards for mechanical maintenance.
- Read blueprints, piping and instrumentation diagrams, hydraulic schematics and interpret maintenance manuals.
- Perform predictive and preventative maintenance, upgrades, and repairs on associated equipment.
- Safely select and use rigging to move heavy components and equipment.
Activities and Responsibilities:
Candidates should be able to demonstrate the ability to:
- Lead by example, in all Genesis Alkali safety and environmental practices.
- Work independently or as a member of a team with or without direct supervision.
- Effectively communicate, both verbally and in written format.
- Follow instructions and adhere to directives.
- Make necessary decisions to complete job tasks and problem solve.
- Recognize and follow safety protocols and correct safety concerns.
- Work with hourly and salaried employees, and train as necessary.
- Safely apply chemicals for cleaning.
- Work under varying environmental conditions.
- Work on foot, climb stairs/ladders, work in confined spaces, and walk to and from various locations throughout the area(s).
Those who meet the minimum requirements will be invited to advance to the next hiring stage.
Genesis Alkali follows a progressive process which includes a physical abilities test (PAT), personality assessment, in-person interview, and background check.
You must have a valid e-mail address, as e-mail will be the only form of communication for these positions. We encourage you to check your e-mail regularly for updates.
Other details
- Job Family Union
- Pay Type Hourly
- Required Education High School
- Green River, WY 82935, USA