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.
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.
