Superintendent Maintenance- Shovel & Drill

Asarco•Kearny, AZ

About The Position

The Superintendent Maintenance is responsible for leading all maintenance activities for the mine’s shovel and drill fleet, as well as the Boilermaker, Machine, and Carpenter Shops. The role leads maintenance teams and works to ensure equipment reliability, safe work execution, cost control, and operational excellence. The Superintendent works closely with Operations, Engineering, Reliability, and Supply Chain to maximize equipment availability and support production objectives. The areas of responsibility include electric rope shovels, hydraulic shovels, rotary and blast hole drills, loading and drilling support equipment, Boilermaker, Machine, and Carpenter Shops, welding and fabrication operations, component rebuild programs, and maintenance facilities and infrastructure. The position supports critical mining equipment and shop operations to help keep the mine running safely and efficiently.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 10 years of heavy equipment maintenance experience in mining, construction, or related industries.
At least 5 years of maintenance leadership experience.
Strong knowledge of mobile mining equipment, welding, fabrication, machining, and maintenance best practices.
Experience using CMMS systems such as SAP, Maximo, JDE, or similar.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Maintenance Management, or a related field.
Experience in large surface mining operations.
Reliability or asset management experience.
CMRP or other maintenance-related certifications.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop supervisors, planners, reliability personnel, and maintenance teams.
Manage maintenance activities for electric shovels, hydraulic shovels, drills, and associated support equipment.
Oversee Boilermaker, Machine Shop, and Carpenter Shop operations, including fabrication, welding, machining, structural repairs, and facility maintenance.
Ensure effective execution of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
Improve equipment availability, reliability, and maintenance performance.
Manage maintenance budgets, labor resources, contractors, and shop productivity.
Partner with Operations to coordinate maintenance schedules and production priorities.
Lead root cause failure analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and infrastructure improvement programs.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and employee development.