Senior Mechanical Maintenance Technician (Journeyman Level)
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Senior Mechanical Maintenance Technician (Journeyman Level) needed to maintain and repair heavy industrial mechanical equipment at an electrochemical ironmaking facility.
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What you will do
Electra is seeking a highly skilled and safety-conscious Senior Mechanical Maintenance Technician performing at or above a Journeyman level to support the maintenance, repair, installation, and optimization of fixed plant mechanical equipment and related systems at its production facility. This role performs preventive and corrective maintenance, advanced troubleshooting, and component replacement to ensure equipment reliability and safe, continuous operations. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with heavy industrial mechanical systems and the ability to work independently in a startup and commissioning environment with evolving processes
- Safely perform diagnostic, maintenance, installation, replacement, and repair activities on fixed plant mechanical equipment and associated systems
- Troubleshoot mechanical systems and perform removal, repair, and installation of components including vibratory screens, conveyors, dust suppression and dust collection systems, pumps, pit dewatering systems, piping systems, and hydraulic systems
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on pumps, valves, conveyors, gearboxes, compressors, and other mechanical systems
- Perform mechanical and lubrication preventive maintenance activities, including changing filters on dust collection systems, inspecting screens, seals, gaskets, and expansion joints for wear or leakage, and maintaining lubrication systems
- Perform removal, repair, and installation of piping and pump components including valves, expansion joints, and check valves
- Assist in the installation, alignment, and commissioning of new mechanical equipment
- Read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, piping diagrams, and equipment manuals
- Perform root cause analysis on mechanical failures and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime
- Prioritize work and make sound decisions regarding equipment repair, outage response, and maintenance execution
- Maintain accurate work orders, maintenance records, and perform routine work area inspections
- Support spare parts inventory management and recommend replacement parts as needed
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, reliability programs, and preventive maintenance planning
- Perform advanced welding and fabrication work as required
- Operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, cranes, and boom trucks (where qualified)
- Train, mentor, and support development of other mechanical employees
- Serve as Fill-In Supervisor when required, coordinating work execution and safety
- Assist Operations with equipment operation as needed
- Perform additional duties as required to support business and operational needs
We are proud to offer
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- 100% Employer-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Full premium coverage for full-time employees, spouses/domestic partners, and dependents at no cost to you
- Equity – Share in Electra's success through company equity
- 401(k) with 5% Employer Match – Immediately 100% vested, so every employer contribution is yours once you're eligible
- Health Savings Account (HSA) – Employer contributions of $1,800 for individuals and $3,600 for families
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays – Time to rest, recharge, and focus on what matters most
- 12 Weeks of 100% Paid Parental Leave – Supporting your family during life's biggest moments
- 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance & AD&D – Coverage equal to 2x your annual salary
- 100% Employer-Paid Disability Insurance – Income protection when you need it most
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Pre-tax savings for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Supplemental Accident & Critical Illness Insurance – Additional financial protection for unexpected events
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) – Confidential mental health, financial, and wellness resources available to you and your family
Who we are
Electra is reinventing ironmaking from the ground up with a breakthrough electrochemical technology that produces high purity clean iron and critical co-minerals. With two operating pilots in Boulder and a new demonstration facility underway in Jefferson County, we’re on track to reach commercial scale by the end of the decade. Backed by over $300 million and strategic partnerships with global leaders across mining, steel, and big tech, momentum is on our side. Recognized by Fast Company as a Most Innovative Company and a Next Big Thing in Tech, and named one of TIME’s 100 Climate Leaders, we’re building a company shaping the future of industry. If you’re looking to make an impact and join a team that’s driven, focused, and scaling, we want to hear from you.
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About Electra
Electra is reinventing ironmaking with electrochemical technology that produces high purity clean iron and critical co-minerals.
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