Hydraulic Equipment Service Mechanic

Position Title: Hydraulic Equipment Service Mechanic (Water Truck System Specialist)

Company: Open Loop Energy, Inc.

Work Location: Safford, Arizona

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Salary: $24.00 – $30.00 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)

About Us: Open Loop Energy, Inc. Open Loop Energy is a premier hydraulic repair facility servicing mining, heavy equipment, and oil and gas sectors. We specialize in keeping critical equipment operating safely and reliably through quality workmanship and responsive customer service.

Position Overview: Open Loop Energy is seeking a Hydraulic Equipment Service Mechanic to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain water systems on mining water trucks and related heavy equipment. This position performs both shop and field service and requires strong mechanical aptitude, hydraulic troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work safely at customer mine sites.

Key Tasks

• Diagnose and repair hydraulic and water systems on mining water trucks.
• Install hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, hoses, fittings, and related components.
• Install and repair water pumps, spray bars, spray heads, piping, valves, and water monitors.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic pressure, flow, leaks, overheating, and component failures.
• Diagnose water pump, pressure, flow, and spray-system problems.
• Read hydraulic schematics and technical manuals.
• Fabricate and install hydraulic hoses and fittings.
• Perform basic 12V/24V electrical troubleshooting of switches, solenoids, wiring, and controls.
• Perform preventive maintenance and equipment inspections.
• Test completed repairs and installations before returning equipment to service.

Responsibilities

• Complete repairs and installations safely and efficiently.
• Travel to mining operations and customer locations for field service.
• Follow company, customer, MSHA, and applicable safety procedures.
• Properly isolate hydraulic pressure and stored energy before performing repairs.
• Maintain company tools, service equipment, and vehicles.
• Document repairs, parts used, equipment condition, and recommended follow-up work.
• Communicate professionally with customers, operators, and maintenance personnel.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Identify potential equipment failures during inspections.
• Provide quality workmanship that supports equipment reliability and customer uptime.

Knowledge & Skills

• Hydraulic system troubleshooting and repair.
• Hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders, valves, hoses, and fittings.
• Water pumps, piping, valves, spray systems, and water monitors.
• Hydraulic and basic electrical schematics.
• Mechanical troubleshooting and equipment diagnostics.
• Hydraulic hose fabrication and routing.
• Basic welding and fabrication.
• 12V/24V mobile equipment electrical systems.
• Safe use of hand, power, and diagnostic tools.
• Heavy-equipment and mine-site safety practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of hydraulic, heavy-equipment, industrial maintenance, or related mechanical experience preferred.
• Ability to read hydraulic schematics and troubleshoot mechanical systems.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel to customer and mine sites as required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work on and around large mobile equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors in typical mining conditions, including heat, cold, dust, and noise.

Preferred Certifications

• MSHA training.
• IFPS Certification (International Fluid Power Society):
  • Hydraulic Specialist (HS)
  • Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic (MHM)
  • Connector & Conductor Certification
• OSHA 10/30 General Industry
• Forklift, crane, or rigging training.

Compensation & Benefits

Open Loop Energy offers competitive compensation and benefits including:

Why Join Open Loop Energy?

Open Loop Energy offers the opportunity to develop hands-on hydraulic and heavy-equipment skills while working on critical equipment used throughout the mining industry. We value safety, quality workmanship, reliability, teamwork, and continuous development. 

Open Loop Energy conducts pre-employment drug testing and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.