Operator, Care & Maintenance

Hecla Mining
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesSkills: ["Safety awareness","Communication","Independent decision-making","Teamwork","Hazard recognition"]

Safely maintain the Troy and Montanore/Libby adit mine sites across two remote locations, handling surface facilities, underground drifts/workings, and water-management infrastructure. Complete day-to-day tasks with minimal oversight, including heavy equipment operation (road grader and other equipment), basic welding, scaling, pump and generator operations, and WTP operations with PLC/control systems and compliance reporting. Work closely with a small team, participate in safety meetings, and follow MSHA and environmental requirements.

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Hecla Mining
Hecla Mining
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Operator, Care & Maintenance

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Job Summary

Safely maintain the Troy and Montanore/Libby adit mine sites across two remote locations, handling surface facilities, underground drifts/workings, and water-management infrastructure. Complete day-to-day tasks with minimal oversight, including heavy equipment operation (road grader and other equipment), basic welding, scaling, pump and generator operations, and WTP operations with PLC/control systems and compliance reporting. Work closely with a small team, participate in safety meetings, and follow MSHA and environmental requirements.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Safely maintain Troy and Montanore/Libby sites, including surface facilities, underground drifts/workings, and associated water-management infrastructure.
  • •Operate and troubleshoot underground pumps and underground mining equipment; perform scaling and underground condition checks and act/escalate as needed.
  • •Operate and maintain surface facilities including snow plowing/shoveling, diesel generator operation, and heavy equipment (including a road grader) for site/access road maintenance.
  • •Operate Montanore/Libby WTP functions using PLC/control systems, perform daily compliance reporting, and support basic water quality lab testing.
  • •Participate in safety/prep and weekly safety meetings; comply with environmental, safety, and MSHA rules and complete required documentation/inspections (e.g., MSHA, SWPPP, SPCC).
Travel: Medium travel

Key Requirements

  • •Minimum five (5) years of relevant mining, maintenance, or heavy equipment experience.
  • •Equipment operation experience, including proficiency operating a road grader; also experience with other heavy equipment (loaders, plows, etc.).
  • •Basic welding skills for equipment and infrastructure repair/maintenance.
  • •Basic computer knowledge to operate WTP PLC/control systems and complete daily run sheets, compliance reporting, and equipment documentation.
  • •MSHA training required (must maintain current certification) and a valid driver’s license with ability to travel between sites.
Experience:MiningHeavy equipmentMine maintenance
Skills:Safety awarenessCommunicationIndependent decision-makingTeamworkHazard recognition
Licenses:Driver's license
Certifications:MSHA (current certification required)
Tech Stack:PLCWTPControl systemsWater quality lab testingSWPPPSPCC

Company Brief

Hecla Mining
Hecla Mining is a precious metals producer focused on silver, gold, lead, and zinc mining. It operates mines and exploration projects primarily in North America, supplying metals used across industrial, investment, and manufacturing markets.
Industry: Mining & Metals
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Coeur d'Alene, United States
Founded: 1891
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