Superintendent Maintenance- Shovel & Drill

ASARCO • Kearny, AZ

3d

About The Position

The Shovel & Drill Maintenance Superintendent leads all maintenance activities for the mine’s shovel and drill fleet, as well as the Boilermaker, Machine, and Carpenter Shops. The role provides leadership to maintenance teams and is responsible for equipment reliability, safe work execution, cost control, and operational excellence. The Superintendent works closely with Operations, Engineering, Reliability, and Supply Chain teams to maximize equipment availability and support production objectives.

The position oversees maintenance for electric and hydraulic shovels, drills, and associated support equipment, along with shop operations involving fabrication, welding, machining, structural repairs, and facility maintenance. It also supports capital projects, equipment upgrades, and infrastructure improvements while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 10+ years of heavy equipment maintenance experience in mining, construction, or related industries.
• 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.
• Drive improvements in 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 all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and employee development.

What This Job Offers

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