Maintenance Foreman

Blackpine Holding•Phoenix, AZ

1d•$185,000 - $200,000

About The Position

The Maintenance Foreman supervises, coordinates, and supports field and shop mechanics to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable maintenance of drilling rigs and support equipment. The role provides technical leadership, both in person and remotely, and ensures mechanical work meets company standards, operational goals, and safety and regulatory requirements. This is an exempt, salaried position; some field travel may be required. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 5:00 pm, with on-call support as needed. The Foreman oversees maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs; coordinates planned and unplanned maintenance; supports parts, tools, and equipment management; and works with Operations to prioritize and schedule work, review downtime, and improve reliability. The role also manages warranty issues and external rebuilds, maintains service documentation, and ensures mechanics follow safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

At least 5 years of maintenance experience in the drilling or heavy equipment industry.
Prior supervisory or lead mechanic experience, including demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and lead mechanics or technicians.
Ability to lead teams effectively both on-site and remotely.
Strong working knowledge of drilling rigs, engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, pumps, compressors, and related equipment.
Ability to organize work, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple assignments under time constraints.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to maintain professionalism and a positive attitude under pressure.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing operational needs.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to field locations as required.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and supervise field and shop mechanics, providing direction, training, and performance feedback.
Prioritize and assign daily tasks to support efficient workflow and effective use of personnel and resources.
Provide technical guidance to field mechanics remotely by phone or digital communication.
Work with leads to review costs and ensure expenditures are necessary and accurate.
Ensure assigned work is properly trained for and performed in accordance with safety procedures.
Collaborate with maintenance leads to assess downtime and identify improvements.
Work with the manager to develop and implement training plans.
Coordinate with the Field Services Manager and leads to implement company or equipment changes correctly.
Manage breakdowns and work with Operations to establish effective breakdown procedures.
Provide on-call support as needed.
Foster a positive team environment focused on accountability, safety, and professional development.
Oversee maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of drilling rigs, support equipment, heavy machinery, and related systems.
Ensure mechanical work meets operational requirements, manufacturer specifications, and company policies.
Coordinate planned and unplanned maintenance activities to minimize downtime.
Support tracking and management of parts inventory, tools, and equipment.
Collaborate with Operations to understand maintenance needs and job priorities, evaluate downtime, and identify improvements.
Schedule repairs and maintenance with Operations and meet biweekly with Operations to review the repairs spreadsheet.
Follow up with Operations to ensure mechanics complete repairs correctly.
Work with the Field Services Manager on the weekly downtime report.
Prepare and maintain maintenance logs, service records, and required documentation.
Assist with planning equipment moves, component replacements, and major repairs.
Provide input on equipment improvements, reliability initiatives, and preventive maintenance schedules.
Collaborate with vendors to ensure warranty issues are addressed promptly and accurately.
Manage external rebuilds to ensure they are completed properly, on time, and in accordance with National standards.
Work with the Field Services Manager and Supply Chain Manager to ensure appropriate parts are stocked.
Ensure parts used are signed out to the appropriate equipment and unused parts are returned to the parts room.
Ensure rebuild parts intended for stock are rebuilt promptly and returned to the shelves.
Ensure mechanics follow company safety policies, procedures, and industry best practices.
Conduct or assist with safety meetings, job hazard analyses, and incident reviews.
Promote safety awareness and continuous improvement.