Intrepid Potash Careers

 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Maintenance Leadman is responsible for overseeing daily mechanic and maintenance activities while also engaging in hands-on troubleshooting, repairs, preventive maintenance, fabrication, and support for mining equipment, pumps, mobile equipment, and plant machinery. This role collaborates closely with the Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Planner, production teams, field personnel, and loadout teams to implement the weekly maintenance plan, complete work orders, ensure safe and reliable operations, and provide guidance to mechanics and maintenance rolling stock staff. The Maintenance Leadman must work safely, both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating strong mechanical knowledge, welding skills, leadership abilities, and the flexibility to respond to callouts, overtime, weekends, or other unusual circumstances.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and assign daily maintenance work activities as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor and provide guidance to mechanics and maintenance personnel.
• Work closely with the Maintenance Supervisor and Maintenance Planner to execute the weekly maintenance plan and ensure parts, tools, materials, and equipment are available for assigned jobs.
• Collect, complete, document, and turn in work orders as required.
• Troubleshoot and repair mining equipment, mobile equipment, process equipment, pumps, conveyor belts, loadout equipment, and stationary equipment.
• Determine the type, extent, and seriousness of repairs needed; estimate time required to complete modifications or repairs; and obtain correct parts from the warehouse.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance activities, including greasing, oil changes, inspections, torque checks, and service work to maximize equipment reliability and lifecycle.
• Install, change, rebuild, or repair motors, chains, gearboxes, differentials, suspension components, pumps, hydraulic systems, hoses, cylinders, bearings, seals, packing, and related equipment.
• Interpret maintenance manuals, parts booklets, work orders, blueprints, schematics, hydraulic/mechanical prints, mechanical drawings, and diagrams.
• Assist mechanics and maintenance personnel with troubleshooting, repairs, and job planning as needed.
• Perform cutting, welding, grinding, rigging, and fabrication work, including structural steel, steel pipelines, and poly pipelines.
• Operate forklift, front-end loader, mobile equipment, and other heavy equipment as required.
• Conduct pre-shift inspections and determine whether work areas and equipment are safe before work begins.
• Monitor critical spare parts, tools, parts inventory, and supplies; notify appropriate personnel when parts or supplies are needed.
• Maintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating work performed, irregularities, job status, and continuing needs.
• Prepare, collect, and communicate maintenance information, reports, and updates as required.
• Support scheduled, preventative, and predictive maintenance programs.
• Partner with production, field, and loadout teams to maximize plant operation, productivity, equipment reliability, and safe execution of work.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, regulations, OSHA requirements, and Intrepid safety policies.
• Provide input to the Maintenance Supervisor regarding employee performance, training needs, recognition, and work quality observations.
• Assist with training, coaching, and developing maintenance employees on assigned tasks and safe work practices.
• Observe all safety rules and policies and perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma/GED
• Valid Driver’s License
• Previous leadership, leadman, or demonstrated crew guidance experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance, mechanical, mobile equipment, or related maintenance experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and work ethic.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to model safe work practices for others.
• Able to lift, push, or pull heavy objects greater than 30 lbs. and up to 50 lbs. or more as required.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Must be available for callouts and have reliable transportation.
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and schedule changes as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• OSHA 10HR training.
• Crane and rigging certification.
• OSHA forklift certification.
• Proficient in stick and MIG welding.
• At least three years of experience repairing heavy equipment, hydraulics, 12/24 volt electrical systems, general automotive systems, or similar equipment.
• General industrial maintenance skills, including but not limited to millwright, pipefitter, outside machinist, and/or welder experience.
• Experience maintaining conveyor belts, centrifugal pumps, compactors, roll crushers, cage mills, valves, bearings, rotary dryers, screening machines, pumps, seals, and packing.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize work, support crew coordination, and help keep mechanic and maintenance activities moving safely and efficiently.
• Ability to communicate job activities, hazards, irregularities, and continuing needs to supervisors, maintenance staff, and operations teams.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to weld, cut, grind, rig, fabricate, and work with steel and poly pipelines.
• Ability to problem solve, learn processes quickly, and stay calm in a stressful environment.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals, prints, diagrams, schematics, and blueprints.
• General computer skills, including Microsoft Office and maintenance-related systems used to document work and support equipment diagnosis.
• Proficient in standard calculations such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, volume, and algebra.
• Knowledge of general automotive systems, including but not limited to brakes, tie rods, ball joints, springs, u-joints, and related components.
• Ability to proactively recognize and mitigate job hazards.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in a non-temperature-controlled industrial environment and may include adverse weather conditions, loud sounds, distracting noise levels, confined spaces, high places, uneven surfaces, and exposure to mobile and stationary equipment. The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee:

• Is regularly required to lift heavy objects, including 50 lbs. or more as required.
• May be required to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Will frequently stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, make visual inspections, make precise hand and finger movements, twist, stoop, crouch, kneel, reach, and grasp.
• Must be able to climb stairs and/or ladders and perceive color differences.
• Is required to wear safety attire and personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times as required.

SCHEDULE

• A 40-hour-a-week work schedule will be required with callouts as part of the job. Overtime, weekends, and schedule changes may be required based on business needs.

OPPORTUNITIES

• Medical plans with prescription drug coverage, dental insurance and vision insurance
• 401(K) with immediate vesting and generous employer match
• Work-life balance with family-friendly work schedules
• Opportunity to grow within position through Intrepid’s career path program

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DISCLOSURE

A pre-placement Physical, Drug Test, Background Check, and Mobility test will be required for anyone selected for this opportunity. Placement into the position will not be made until the results are received and cleared by Intrepid.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

Intrepid Potash Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.