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Savage is a global provider of supply chain infrastructure and logistics solutions with more than 200 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Since we were founded in 1946, we’ve grown from a small family business to an international company with more than 4,000 team members. We’re proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation. Savage is a place where your growth is supported and your impact matters. Join us and do things you never dreamed possible.

Savage is currently hiring for a Maintenance Mechanic who will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment and controls for the coal handling operations.  The Mechanic will assist Operations to provide coal to the customer’s bunkers on a daily basis.  

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage

• A safety-focused culture that appreciates our team members
• Uniforms and laundry service
• Parental Leave
• Built-in overtime 
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (“PTO”)
• Profit Sharing
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k)
• Team member-driven safety culture
• A commitment to helping our team members do things that they never dreamed possible
• Schedule: 4 - 10's either Sun-Wed or Wed to Sat 6am to 4pm

What you’ll be doing

• Perform daily inspections of the equipment for safety, mechanical, and electrical deficiencies
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical problems on the facility and mobile equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, PLC, and field device systems
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices
• Partner with the Maintenance Supervisor to learn and utilize the CMMS system as a tool of the organization for corrective and preventative maintenance record keeping
• Actively participate in Savage’s safety programs
• Other general maintenance duties as required, could include changing conveyor rollers, greasing, etc.
• Collaborate with team members outside of the maintenance department, including operations team members, off-site maintenance personnel, coordinators, and management, to ensure the overall success of the operation
• Solid understanding of customer service is a must
• Must be able to clear a customer required criminal background check

What we need from you

• High school diploma or GED
• 2-5 years mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial setting
• Understand electrical, instrumentation, VFD drives, and field devices
• Knowledge and practical experience with DCS in an industrial setting; preferred
• Understand the industrial process and how the different components in a facility interact (Conveyors, Train unloading system, Crushers, Feeders, Pumps, etc.)
• Willingness to learn and a sense of urgency in performing tasks and duties
• Experience in material handling operations is preferred  
• Welding skills and experience with heavy equipment are a plus
• Follow all policies and procedures outlined by Savage
• Willingness to work Monday- Friday, overtime, and weekends on-call as needed in all weather conditions

Here are some of the physical requirements

• This position works primarily in an outdoor environment with minimal to high concentrations of coal dust.
• Work in extreme weather such as wind, heat, and cold.
• Ability and willingness to perform the essential physical functions of the position:
  • Work at heights as well as climbing stairs and ladders
  • Lift up to 50 pounds
  • Lifting or moving objects over 50 pounds must be accomplished by either using extra manpower or machine-assisted lifting techniques
  • Required to wear proper personal protective equipment as the environment and the position dictate
  • Required to pass annual OSHA respirator fit test and pulmonary function tests

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