jobiwork
Fortitude Mining, LLC logo
Fortitude Mining, LLC
From company careers site

Senior Crypto Mining Technician

Location
Aurora, Nebraska, United States; Grand Island, Nebraska, United States; Prosser, Nebraska, United States
Work mode
On-site
Employment type
Full-time

About the job

About Us:

Fortitude, backed by DCG, is an institutional-scale, vertically integrated venture mining platform operating across the Proof-of-Work ecosystem and anchored in Zcash. The Company pairs self-mining operations with an owned data center footprint, a diversified power portfolio backed by competitive long-term contracts, and disciplined capital allocation to identify and scale high-conviction opportunities in emerging Proof-of-Work protocols, beginning with its leadership position in the Zcash network.

Fortitude is led by an experienced team of operators, capital markets professionals, and digital asset specialists with a track record of identifying and scaling high-conviction opportunities and building privacy-preserving digital asset infrastructure.

DESCRIPTION The Senior Mining Tech is a hands-on technical role responsible for supporting day-to-day cryptocurrency mining operations within active data center environments.

This role is primarily responsible for executing defined operational tasks, maintaining equipment health, and supporting site uptime through consistent, safe, and process-driven work.

ROLE FOCUS The Senior Mining Tech is a hands-on technical role supporting daily mining operations through advanced troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of mining equipment. This role serves as an experienced technical resource on the floor, working closely with the Lead Mining Tech and Site Operations Manager to maintain equipment reliability and site performance.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform advanced troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs on cryptocurrency mining equipment, including complex hardware and performance issues
  • Execute preventative maintenance and operational checks to ensure fleet reliability, performance, and uptime
  • Serve as a technical subject matter expert for standard mining hardware, configurations, and repair procedures
  • Support deployment, configuration, optimization, and decommissioning of mining equipment across the site
  • Assist Lead Mining Technicians and the Site Manager by providing technical input, status updates, and operational insights
  • Support asset lifecycle activities, including inventory tracking, component replacements, RMAs, and documentation
  • Provide guidance and informal mentoring to Mining Technicians through hands-on support and knowledge sharing (without direct supervisory responsibility)
  • Accurately document work performed, repairs completed, and parts usage in designated tracking systems
  • Identify recurring issues, equipment trends, or improvement opportunities and escalate findings appropriately
  • Consistently follow and reinforce safety procedures, PPE requirements, and site protocols
  • Participate in maintaining site cleanliness, organization, and operational readiness
  • Perform other duties as assigned in support of site operations

Minimum Qualifications; Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 1-2 years of hands-on experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mining or similar technical equipment
  • Ability to diagnose and resolve moderately complex hardware issues and escalate advanced issues as needed
  • Working knowledge of computer hardware components and basic networking concepts
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work independently and support peers in a fast-paced operational environment
  • Familiarity with safety procedures in industrial, warehouse, or data center environments
  • Proficiency with web-based systems and basic Microsoft 365 tools
  • Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and perform physical tasks including walking, climbing, and reaching

Preferred Qualifications; Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Technical certification, trade school coursework, or equivalent hands-on experience
  • Experience supporting cryptocurrency mining operations or data center environments
  • Experience performing preventative maintenance and identifying recurring equipment issues
  • Experience providing informal guidance or hands-on support to junior technicians
  • Familiarity with asset tracking, inventory systems, or equipment lifecycle processes

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This position is based in an active, industrial data center and warehouse environment and requires regular on-site presence on the mining floor. The Lead Mining Technician will be exposed to operational equipment, electrical infrastructure, mechanical systems, noise, dust, and temperature variation consistent with a high-density computing facility. The role requires the ability to move throughout the facility, including walking, standing, reaching, climbing, stooping, and working in confined or elevated areas around equipment racks and mechanical systems. The position also requires the ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 75 pounds.

The Lead Mining Technician is expected to follow all safety protocols and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety footwear, eye protection, hearing protection, and other site-specific gear as needed to ensure a safe working environment. Fortitude Mining takes pride in an environment that puts our team at the center. We believe a strong culture built around our people sets the foundation for how we operate as a business.

Employees have opportunities to share thoughts, opinions, and ideas through regular company meetings, town halls, and team events.

We emphasize the importance of each individual through engagement, teamwork, and creating an environment where everyone feels part of the team.

Fortitude Mining is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, marital status, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit-based factors protected under federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

From Fortitude Mining, LLC's careers page (Greenhouse), checked 4 Nov 2026.

How to apply

  1. Select Apply on job-boards.greenhouse.io. It opens Fortitude Mining, LLC's own application form in a new tab, run on Greenhouse.
  2. Fill in the form and upload your résumé there. Jobiwork never sees your application.
  3. Fortitude Mining, LLC will reply to you directly. No real employer asks you for money to apply.

Get new Operations jobs in Aurora by email

Free account: job alerts, every search result and full descriptions. No phone number, no résumé upload.

Create job alert

Similar jobs

Companies hiring in Aurora

All jobs in Aurora →