Maintenance Leading Hand

Thiess • Phoenix, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Thiess is looking to fill multiple Maintenance Leading Hand positions in Arizona. The Leading Hand will be a key role supervising the overall day to day, performance, coordination, management, and maintenance of the specified mining shift to assist in obtaining safety, productivity, efficiency, quality, service and profitability for the organization.

Requirements

• 5 years minimum experience in repairing diesel heavy mining equipment
• 2-year minimum exposure to mining equipment (CAT, Komatsu, Hitachi, Liebherr)
• 1-year minimum supervisory experience in a maintenance role
• Experience with the following; major component replacement, overhauls, machine rebuilds, in pit breakdowns
• Mobile equipment diagnostics
• Knowledge of repairs and servicing of; dozers, haul trucks, blades, scrapers, loaders, light vehicles – In particular, CAT 994 Loaders, CAT Graders, CAT Dozers, Hitachi EX5600 excavators
• Mobile equipment diagnostics
• Welding experience with mobile, heavy mining equipment
• Valid Driver’s License
• Authorization to work lawfully in the USA without sponsorship from Thiess

Nice To Haves

• MSHA Part 48 Certification (Thiess will provide training if needed)

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical, hydraulic and mechanical repairs
• Preventative maintenance, in-shop and in the mine/pit
• Complete major component change outs
• Diagnose and troubleshoot
• As needed; weld steel components with welding equipment as specified by layouts, engineering drawings, work orders, and/or verbal instructions
• Comply with all safety, health and environmental rules and procedures
• While meeting safety standards, work with your team to maximize productivity and minimize downtime
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits including private health insurance with coverage for the employees and competitively subsidized private health insurance for immediate family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K retirement savings benefit with employer matching contributions
• Career development and opportunities locally, domestic withing the US, and potentially globally

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED