SIMON | Plant Mechanic

Responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing plant machinery, equipment, and related structures within a commercial aggregate and/or ready-mix/asphalt production environment. This role supports continuous plant operations by ensuring equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency, and assists with plant and quarry operations as needed.

•    Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Simon Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
•    Support, promote, and practice the Company’s core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies 
•    Ensure a safe work environment by following all safety policies and procedures, while using the appropriate tools, equipment, and PPE for the task
•    Follow all OSHA / MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment, as applicable
•    Perform daily tasks and expectations for each project as advised by manager
•    Assist with maintaining organization and safe operation of yard or plant
•    Maintain plant to meet operating requirements and objectives
•    Visually inspect and test plant machinery and equipment
•    Perform maintenance mechanic assignments on equipment and facilities of plant
•    Collect data for preventative and predictive plant maintenance projects
•    Perform welding and cutting assignments, including fabrication for plant equipment and structures, and make repairs to worn processing equipment according to plant standards
•    Inspect lubrication of mechanical equipment, record data for running equipment, take lab samples as required, drain oil and change oil and filters on all equipment oil reservoirs
•    Operate mobile heavy industrial equipment and/or company vehicles used to complete maintenance and perform other tasks involved in plant maintenance and operation as required

•    Technical or vocational certification in Industrial Maintenance, Diesel Technology, Welding, or a related field preferred
•    Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brake endorsement required
•    Ability to maintain a clean motor vehicle record in accordance with company and DOT standards
•    MSHA certification preferred or ability to obtain upon hire

•    Welding and fabrication experience in an industrial or similar environment required; equivalent combination of training and experience considered
•    2+ years of industrial mechanical maintenance experience preferred
•    Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical equipment
•    Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance practices
•    Working knowledge of mechanical systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, and rotating equipment
•    Experience operating heavy industrial and/or construction equipment
•    Prior experience in pit/quarry operations, ready-mix or asphalt production facilities, or similar aggregate production environments
•    Ability to safely perform work in compliance with MSHA and OSHA regulations

•    Wears and maintains required PPE (personal protective equipment) to ensure safe performance of job responsibilities as required.
•    Regularly uses hands to handle tools, equipment, and materials necessary for completing operational tasks safely and efficiently.
•    Regularly communicate (talk and hear) to support safe coordination, instruction, and teamwork in the work environment.
•    Regularly stands for extended periods and moves across various surfaces or terrain to access different work areas and complete assigned tasks.
•    Regularly works in changing environmental conditions (such as outdoor weather, dust, or airborne particles) due to the nature of operational work sites.
•    Regularly works near fuels, oils, and other common workplace chemicals associated with operating or supporting equipment and machinery.
•    Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds with or without assistance to handle materials, tools, equipment, or documents essential to the role.
•    Frequently stands, walks, sits, reaches, and stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls to access work areas and complete required tasks.
•    Frequently works in environments that may include loud noise, moving equipment, dust, or varying indoor/outdoor conditions depending on operational needs.
•    Occasionally works at heights or near electrical hazards when tasks require elevated access or proximity to electrical components.
•    Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and overtime; overnight travel may be required.