Superintendent Maintenance- Truck Shop

ASARCO LLC

$100K — $120K *
Transportation
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent work experience of 15 years and a High School diploma
  • Fluency in English at CEFR B2 or higher, enabling effective communication on technical discussions
  • Proven experience in maintenance management within the mining or heavy equipment sectors
  • Familiarity with autonomous systems and their maintenance protocols
  • Strong leadership skills with a focus on safety and workforce development

Responsibilities

  • Champion a zero-harm safety culture through compliance with MSHA and operational protocols
  • Oversee maintenance of mobile mining equipment, including autonomous and manned machines
  • Develop short- and long-range maintenance plans aligned with production targets
  • Conduct regular safety audits and incident investigations
  • Manage budgets, resource allocation, and performance reporting for maintenance operations
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives for maintenance workflows and system reliability
  • Cultivate strong communication among maintenance, operations, and engineering teams

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional training and development
  • Involvement in innovative projects related to autonomous haulage technologies
  • Comprehensive safety and compliance programs
  • Supportive management committed to workforce development
  • Collaborative work environment across different operational teams
Full Job Description
Job Expectations: Superintendent - Mobile Maintenance (Mining, AHS Hauling)

Safety Leadership & Compliance
  • Champion a zero-harm safety culture, ensuring all maintenance activities follow MSHA, site policies, OEM guidelines, and AHS operational protocols.
  • Lead field-level risk assessments, critical task verifications, and ensure proper lockout/tagout procedures for both manned and autonomous equipment.
  • Ensure maintenance teams understand and follow AHS exclusion zones, interaction rules, and autonomous vehicle hazard controls.
  • Conduct regular safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective action follow-through.
  • Ensure the team is working safely and maintaining full compliance with ISO 14001 (environmental management) and ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety) standards.


Maintenance Strategy & Execution
  • Oversee the maintenance of mobile mining equipment, including autonomous haul trucks, manned support equipment, and ancillary fleet.
  • Develop and execute short- and long-range maintenance plans, ensuring alignment with production targets and AHS operational requirements.
  • Ensure high equipment availability and reliability through effective preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance practices.
  • Manage backlog, work order quality, PM compliance, and component life tracking.
  • Optimize maintenance windows to minimize AHS downtime and maximize haulage efficiency.


AHS Integration & Performance
  • Collaborating with AHS operations, OEM support teams, and site technology groups to ensure seamless interaction between maintenance and autonomous haulage.
  • Ensure maintenance teams are trained on AHS-specific procedures, including system resets, calibration requirements, and sensor care.
  • Monitor AHS fleet performance metrics (interventions, stoppages, sensor faults, network issues) and drive corrective actions.
  • Support continuous improvement of autonomous haulage workflows, maintenance readiness, and system reliability.


Leadership, Workforce Development & Culture
  • Lead a team of supervisors, planners, technicians, and contractors with clear expectations, accountability, and coaching.
  • Build a high-performance culture focused on safety, quality, and operational discipline.
  • Identify skill gaps and implement training plans, especially in AHS technology, diagnostics, and advanced troubleshooting.
  • Foster strong communication between maintenance, operations, engineering, and AHS control room teams.


Planning, Budgeting & Resource Management
  • Manage annual maintenance budgets, cost controls, and capital planning for fleet upgrades and component replacements.
  • Ensure adequate staffing, tooling, parts inventory, and contractor support to meet maintenance demand.
  • Work closely with supply chain to improve parts availability, reduce lead times, and optimize warehouse strategies.
  • Track and report KPIs such as availability, utilization, MTBF, MTTR, cost per hour, and AHS-specific performance indicators.


Continuous Improvement & Reliability Engineering
  • Drive root cause analysis (RCA) for major failures, recurring issues, and AHS-related stoppages.
  • Implement reliability improvements through design changes, procedural updates, and technology enhancements.
  • Support digital transformation initiatives such as telematics, condition monitoring, and predictive analytics.
  • Benchmark performance against industry standards and identify opportunities for innovation.


Stakeholder & OEM Relationship Management
  • Maintain strong working relationships with OEM representatives, AHS vendors, and technical support teams.
  • Coordinate warranty claims, technical bulletins, software updates, and field trials.
  • Communicate maintenance performance, risks, and improvement plans to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.


Compliance, Documentation & Reporting
  • Ensure accurate and timely documentation of work orders, inspections, component changes, and AHS-related maintenance events.
  • Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, internal audits, and asset management standards.
  • Provide clear, data-driven reports on fleet health, maintenance performance, and AHS system reliability.


REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • BS degree in Mechanical, Civil, Industrial Engineering or equivalent or
  • Work experience of 15 years and a High School or Equivalent.
  • English language fluency: At least CEFR B2 - Upper Intermediate: Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field of specialization.

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