About the Role
The Manager, Mechanical Maintenance is responsible for leading all mechanical maintenance activities to ensure the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of mining and processing equipment across Nevada Projects. This role oversees maintenance strategy, workforce leadership, budgeting, reliability programs, and contractor management to maximize equipment availability, optimize asset lifecycle costs, and minimize unscheduled downtime.
As a key member of the site operational leadership team, the Manager, Mechanical Maintenance partners closely with Operations, Reliability Engineering, EPCM contractors, and Project teams to integrate maintainability into project designs, support plant commissioning, and foster a strong culture of safety and operational discipline.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance Strategy & Execution
• Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive preventative and predictive maintenance programs across mining and processing facilities.
• Oversee the maintenance planning, scheduling, and work management execution processes to maximize operational efficiency and equipment uptime.
• Ensure maintainability and long-term reliability standards are integrated into capital projects and EPCM design phases.
Reliability Engineering & Condition Monitoring
• Collaborate with Reliability Engineering teams to lead root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and failure mode evaluations.
• Support and advance condition monitoring programs, including vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermography, and non-destructive testing.
Budgeting & Cost Management
• Develop and manage the annual operating and sustaining capital budgets for mechanical maintenance.
• Control contractor costs, optimize spare parts inventory levels, and drive continuous improvement in maintenance expenditure.
Project Commissioning & Operational Readiness
• Support the commissioning, ramp-up, and start-up of new mechanical systems, processing facilities, and infrastructure.
• Partner with EPCM contractors and project teams during studies, execution, and handover to ensure seamless operational transition.
Safety Leadership, Compliance & Governance
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure strict compliance with MSHA, site safety, and environmental standards.
• Lead hazard identification, workplace examinations, and incident prevention initiatives within the maintenance department.
Team Leadership & Workforce Development
• Lead, coach, and mentor a high-performing maintenance team, fostering a positive work environment and promoting personal accountability.
• Provide constructive feedback, perform activities with autonomous discipline within agreed operational boundaries, and support technical skill development.
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline required.
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or equivalent designation preferred.
• Minimum 5 to 7+ years of progressive mechanical and reliability maintenance experience within mining, mineral processing, or heavy industrial operations.
• Proven track record supporting project studies, EPCM execution, plant commissioning, and ramp-up phases.
• In-depth expertise in asset management systems (CMMS), Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Strong practical knowledge of predictive maintenance technologies, including vibration monitoring, oil analysis, and thermography.
• Demonstrated success in developing operational budgets, managing contractor scope, and optimizing spare parts inventories.
• Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to lead autonomously, mentor teams, and maintain a collaborative work culture.
• Strong safety leadership presence with comprehensive knowledge of MSHA surface and processing compliance requirements.
• Cultural and community awareness relevant to mine development and operations, aligned with AngloGold Ashanti values.
• Valid driver's license required with the ability to operate company vehicles safely.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding business performance data, capital plans, production metrics, and cost structures.
AngloGold Ashanti Limited
www.anglogoldashanti.com
BENEFITS:
AngloGold Ashanti North America (AGANA) offers a competitive benefits package to include company paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays. Other ancillary benefits include employer paid basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, wellbeing reimbursement program, tuition reimbursement and a host of other benefits. AGANA recognizes the need for work life balance and offers a flexible/hybrid work schedule to employees. Eligible employees will participate in the annual short-term and long-term incentive plans. All benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms and conditions and may be modified or terminated at AGANA's sole discretion.
Requisition ID: 31409
Category: Mining Technical Services
Posting Salary: Market Related
