Superintendent Maintenance- Shovel & DrillASARCO

Position Summary

The Shovel & Drill Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for leading all maintenance activities for the mine's shovel and drill fleet, as well as the Boilermaker, Machine, and Carpenter Shops. This role provides leadership to maintenance teams while ensuring 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.

 

Key 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.

Qualifications

Required

· 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 (SAP, Maximo, JDE, or similar).

· Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

 

Preferred

· Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Maintenance Management, or related field.

· Experience in large surface mining operations.

· Reliability or asset management experience.

· CMRP or other maintenance-related certifications.

 

Areas of Responsibility

· Electric Rope Shovels

· Hydraulic Shovels

· Rotary & Blast Hole Drills

· Loading and Drilling Support Equipment

· Boilermaker Shop

· Machine Shop

· Carpenter Shop

· Welding & Fabrication Operations

· Component Rebuild Programs

· Maintenance Facilities & Infrastructure

 

What We’re Looking For

A proven maintenance leader who can build strong teams, improve equipment reliability, drive safe work practices, and deliver results in a fast-paced mining environment.

Join our team and help lead the maintenance organization responsible for supporting critical mining equipment and shop operations that keep our mine running safely and efficiently.