Maintenance Technician at Intrepid Potash

2025-04-18 08:36:16

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician troubleshoots and repairs all mining equipment, pumps, pipelines, and various machinery. This position requires the ability to work safely, whether independently or within a team, with a wide range of mechanical knowledge and welding skills, and flexibility in your working schedule for callouts or other unusual circumstances.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair items including, but not limited to: conveyor belts, loadout equipment, and mobile and stationary equipment
Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and machinery, including, but not limited to; greasing, changing oil, looking for defects during service session, torque, etc
Install and change: motors, chains, gear boxes, differentials and/or suspension work
Perform cutting (Oxy and acetylene) welding and rigging procedures
Conduct pre-shift inspections to ensure all equipment is operating safely and efficiently
Fabricate and install pumps and/or rebuild gear boxes
Operate forklift, front-end loader, and other heavy equipment
Read prints and diagrams
Determine if work areas are safe and observe all OSHA and Intrepid’s safety rules and policies
Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
Valid Driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

OSHA 10HR
A minimum of 2 year of experience in an industrial work setting doing maintenance work is preferred
Experience doing maintenance work with a good safety record

Specific Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Ability to weld, cut, grind, and work with steel and poly pipelines
Knowledge of pumps, seals, packing, and bearings
Ability to problem solve, learn processes quickly, and stay calm in a stressful environment
Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

Work is typically performed outdoors in a non-temperature controlled environment. 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 (50lbs <=) and work in confined spacesMay have to work at heights in a non-temperature-controlled environment and unpredictable weather conditionsIs regularly exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levelsIs required to always wear safety attire and personal protective equipment (PPE)Will frequently be standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching and graspingMust be able to climb stairs and/or ladders, work at heights on occasion, and perceive color differences

SCHDULE

A 40 hour a week work schedule will be required with call outs as part of the job
Call outs are a necesary part of the job

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 DISCLOUSER

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.

Regional Quality Assurance Specialist at Intrepid Potash

2025-04-10 07:56:28

Regional Quality Assurance Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

This person will lead the product safety and quality programs at the Moab and Wendover, UT facilities. This person will ensure that products and services meet product safety (pet food/animal feed), customer, and quality requirements. The Specialist will sit in Moab with travel to Wendover.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure the products produced at IP meet or exceed applicable federal, regulatory, and local regulations as well as customer requirements
Provide product safety and quality support to IP’s Wendover, UT location, as needed
Monitor quality of production and shipments and provide guidance to IP operations personnel to help ensure compliance with internal and external product specifications
Lead IP efforts to address customer concerns and complaints in coordination with Sales and Customer Service personnel
Lead the Root Cause Analysis process to address customer quality concerns in a timely manner and guide management to execute appropriate changes within the operation
Conduct internal audits of IP quality control processes and procedures to ensure compliance with Food Safety Modernization act (FSMA.507 and its subsections), Safe Feed Safe Food, kosher and OMRI requirements and any other future certifications
Coordinate Customer and third-party audits of plant facilities and operating procedures with respect to Safe Feed Safe Food, kosher and OMRI requirements
Provide guidance and assistance to IP operations and technical personnel on projects to ensure compliance with FSMA 507, Safe Feed Safe Food, kosher and OMRI requirements
Assist with establishing IP product quality standards, policies and procedures
Assist IPI Sales and Operations with matching product type and quality with customer needs and expectations
Lead by example and champion company policies and procedures
Designated Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) for Intrepid Potash UT
Designated Quality and Food Safety Leader (Q&FS Leader) for Intrepid Potash UT
Designated Safe Quality Food Practitioner (SQF Practitioner) for Intrepid Potash UT
Support lab operations, as required
Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in operations or quality in a food, feed or industrial environment.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

PCQI certification preferred
Related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and work experience preferred
Associates degree in a technical or business field preferred
Ability to understand and interpret data and numerical information
Experience working in operations and/or a lab environment preferred
Sales, customer service or similar work experience is beneficial
Knowledge of potash and fertilizer production is preferred
Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time (valid US passport is preferred, if possible, but not required)
Valid Driver’s License

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is typically performed in potentially hazardous and/or significantly unpleasant work environment conditions and surface industrial processing facilities. The noise level in the work environment is usually quite loud. Incumbents must be able to perform work that requires typing, reading, communicating, sitting for prolonged periods of time, standing, and walking.

The employee:

Is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel
Is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms
Ability to climb and descend vertical ladders and stairs
Frequently lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds

Personal protective equipment including but not limited to head protection, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety shoes, and flame-resistant clothing may be required.

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 or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.