Senior Mechanical Maintenance Technician (Journeyman Level)
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 y ou’re looking to make an impact and join a team t hat’s driven, focused, and scaling, we want to hear from you.
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 contract role is responsible for performing 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
Responsibilities include:
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
Work shifts including days, swing shifts, nights, weekends, and overnight coverage in a 24/7/365 operation
What we need you to bring to the team:
High school diploma or equivalent
8+ years of experience performing mechanical maintenance within industrial, manufacturing, mining, or processing environments
Strong experience with rotating equipment, conveying systems, pumps, piping, and hydraulic systems
Strong understanding of mechanical systems, maintenance practices, and safe work execution
Ability to use hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, precision measuring instruments, and diagnostic equipment
Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)
Knowledge of lean maintenance and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) practices
Preferred experience in chemical, metallurgical, battery materials, hydrometallurgy, or critical mineral processing environments
Familiarity working around strong chemicals or oxidizing solutions (e.g., low-pH or acidic environments)
Ability to work safely in a physically demanding, fast-paced environment
Excellent situational awareness, judgment, and decision-making under pressure
Effective communication and teamwork skills
Adaptability to a startup and commissioning environment without established
No formal occupational license required
What we want you to bring to the team:
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
Technical training or certification in mechanical maintenance, industrial technology, or a related field
Lockout/Tagout, confined space entry, and rigging certification
Exposure to predictive maintenance technologies, such as vibration analysis and thermography
Must be willing and able to perform safety sensitive job functions including but not limited to:
Operating industrial powered vehicles .
Operating material handling cranes and hoists.
Operating aerial work platforms.
Working at heights, including use of all required personal fall arrest equipment.
Execution Hazardous Energy Isolation procedures
Perform work inside of confined spaces
Perform work while wearing a respirator
Must be willing and able to submit to medical evaluations and be deemed by a healthcare professional to perform safety sensitive job functions. Employment is contingent upon (1) acceptable medical evaluation confirming ability to perform safety sensitive job functions ; and (2) pre-employment post-offer drug screen .
Compensation:
The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $36.00-$42.00 and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.
Benefits For You:
100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance plans
$1,800 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account)
Benefits For Your Family:
100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine plans
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Benefits For Your Future:
401k with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one
Eligibility for incentive stock options
If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, reach out to us at careers@electra.earth We’re here to help.