Mining fleet manager (Underground / Operations / Mobile equipment) - Mexico

Gatesourcehrus; Victoria de Durango; Presencial; MXN 1.200.000 - 2.000.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

gatesourcehrus seeks an Underground Mining Fleet Manager to oversee planning, deployment, operation, and maintenance of mobile equipment fleets across multiple underground operations in Latin America.

The role requires a strategic leader with strong technical expertise in underground mining equipment, proven multi-site management experience, and ability to work across diverse cultural and regulatory environments. Fluency in Spanish and English is essential.

Formación

• 10+ years of progressive experience in underground mining fleet management.
• Leadership experience across multiple underground sites in Latin America.
• Fluency in Spanish and English; Portuguese is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Develop regional fleet strategies to optimize availability, utilization, and lifecycle performance.
• Standardize maintenance programs and asset management across sites.
• Oversee fleet allocation to support production targets and regulatory compliance.
• Provide technical and managerial oversight of underground mobile equipment (LHDs, trucks, drills, jumbos).
• Drive cost control and safety improvements; monitor KPIs and report to senior leadership.
• Lead site-based maintenance and operations teams; mentor staff.

Conocimientos

Fleet management

Multi-site leadership

Cross-cultural leadership

Regulatory compliance

Spanish & English

Educación

Mechanical Engineering

Mining Engineering

Master's preferred

Herramientas

Maintenance software

Descripción del empleo

The Underground Mining Fleet Manager will oversee the planning, deployment, operation, and maintenance of mobile equipment fleets across multiple underground mining operations in Latin America. This role requires a strategic leader with strong technical expertise in underground mining equipment, proven experience managing multi-site operations, and the ability to work effectively across diverse cultural, regulatory, and operational environments. The Fleet Manager will ensure fleet reliability, cost efficiency, safety compliance, and alignment with corporate production goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement regional fleet strategies to optimize equipment availability, utilization, and lifecycle performance.
• Standardize maintenance programs, operating procedures, and asset management practices across multiple sites.
• Coordinate fleet allocation and deployment to support production targets.
• Provide technical and managerial oversight of underground mobile equipment operations (e.g., LHDs, trucks, drills, jumbos, utility vehicles).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in fleet performance, safety, and cost control.
• Ensure consistent application of OEM guidelines and best practices across all sites.
• Develop and manage fleet budgets, capital expenditure plans, and cost forecasting.
• Monitor KPIs (availability, reliability, cost per tonne, maintenance backlog) and report to senior leadership.
• Lead, mentor, and develop site-based maintenance and operations teams.
• Build strong relationships with local site managers, contractors, and OEM suppliers.
• Promote cross-site knowledge sharing and collaboration.
• Ensure all fleet activities comply with local regulations, company standards, and international best practices.
• Champion a strong safety culture across all sites, emphasizing preventive maintenance and safe operating practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in underground mining fleet management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record managing fleets across multiple underground mining sites in Latin America.
• Strong knowledge of underground mining methods, mobile equipment, and maintenance strategies (preventive, predictive, reliability-centered).
• Demonstrated success in fleet optimization, cost control, and lifecycle asset management.
• Experience working in cross-cultural environments and fluency in Spanish and English required (Portuguese an asset).
• Willingness to travel frequently across sites within Latin America.