Mechanical Integrity Testing (MIT) Technician

REPORTS TO:  Construction Supervisor

FLSA STATUS:  Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

Field position responsible for the logging and testing of wells associated with the extraction of uranium through in-situ mining technology.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Monitoring, testing and logging of wells and their structural integrity
• Install pressure and metering equipment components
• Monitor, interpret, analyze, and log well integrity information as generated by testing equipment
• Understand down hole conditions as they related to in-situ mining and well-field operations
• Report on a daily, weekly, monthly and annually on the mechanical integrity of wells
• Understand regulatory requirements relating to the above responsibilities
• Provide necessary maintenance to equipment

Be task trained and proficient on the following tools, equipment and procedures:

• Basic vehicle maintenance
• Compressors
• Drills, saws, grinders
• Emergency response
• Forklifts
• Generators
• Hand tools
• Lockout procedures
• MIT Unit
• On-site chemicals
• Pickup trucks
• Pulling units
• Trailers
• Wiring pumps

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrable experience with installing, monitoring, logging and analyzing the process of testing the mechanical integrity of all wells associated with uranium extraction on an in-situ well-field.
• Proven work experience in assisting in the overall development and operation of uranium in-situ mine.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and related in-situ mining experience and training.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization
• Ability to deal with vendors in the specification and ordering of basic construction materials

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to develop materials lists from basic construction drawings and P&ID’s. Ability to relate inventory to current project needs and develop construction materials lists. Ability to understand and analyze data related to measurements derived from instrumentation used in testing the structural and mechanical integrity of wells within the in-situ well-field development process.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

A valid class “A” driver’s license is required.

SAFETY POLICIES AND PRACTICES

The employee must be knowledgeable about and follow the company’s safety policies and procedures

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.