Mechanical Technician

Mechanical Technician

Office or Project Location Owensboro, KY

Company Frontier-Kemper Constructors, Inc.

Job Code 1889

FKC-Lake Shore, a Division of Frontier-Kemper Constructors, Inc., the premier supplier of innovative design-build hoisting systems throughout North and South America, is seeking experienced candidates for Mechanical Technician in Owensboro, KY .

About FKC- Lakeshore

Our FKC-Lake Shore division provides design/build/install services for innovative Hoisting and Vertical Conveyance Systems. Our goal is to be the industry's best source, and best value, for complete turn-key construction, engineering and design-build services and related products.

Across North America, notable projects include a 400m Vertical Lift Conveyor in Mexico; Longview Mine in Volga, West Virginia; Number 4 Mine in Brookwood, Alabama; and Hutchinson Salt Mine in Kansas.

At FKC- Lake Shore, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of large, high-profile, projects that impact your community.

Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent

Description:

FKC-Lake Shore Mechanical Technicians are required to work with customers' operations and maintenance personnel, as well as internal technical staff, to perform installation, repair, and scheduled maintenance of customers' equipment. Mostly pertaining to, but not limited to, Hoisting Systems (including Brakes, Hydraulic Units, Cages, Skips, Sheaves, Headframes, Brakeman Cars, etc.). Mechanical Technicians must be proficient in troubleshooting mechanical equipment, identifying appropriate solutions, and performing repairs. This position requires Technicians to be on-call as scheduled and is 100% field based.

• Troubleshoot and repair customers' hoisting equipment

• Installation of upgrades for improved functions on hoisting systems and related equipment

• Assist with installation and commissioning of new systems and ancillary equipment

• Work closely with FKC-Lake Shore Electrical Technicians

• Communicate materials or labor assistance needed to supervisory personnel

• Effective communication with customers' personnel and internal technical and professional staff

• Participate to improve efficiency, quality, and safety

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED

• 3 or more years of experience in the installation, maintenance and/ or repair of mechanical equipment to include industrial equipment

• Familiar with equipment operating systems including electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic

• Willingness to travel 100%

• Ability to understand and interpret technical drawings

• Ability to work in confined spaces, such as an underground mine or in a mine shaft and from elevated surfaces (heights); such as platforms, baskets, and headframes

• Military Veterans with construction battalion, combat engineering, or mechanic experience are strongly encouraged to apply

Frontier-Kemper builds extraordinary projects, and we need exceptional talent. Join us and together we will build the future.

Equal Opportunity Employer