Lead Maintenance Superintendent — Open-Pit Mining (On-Site)

Orion Placement; Dragoon (AZ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer. is seeking a Maintenance Superintendent in Dragoon, AZ, to lead a skilled maintenance team responsible for mining and processing operations.

The role focuses on safety, reliability, and efficiency with a hands-on leadership approach. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in open-pit mining maintenance, 3+ years supervising mechanical and industrial electrical teams, and strong CMMS, budgeting, and planning experience.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of maintenance experience in open-pit mining with heap‑leach operations.
• 3+ years supervising fixed‑plant mechanical and industrial electrical maintenance.
• Experience with CMMS, maintenance planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Strong knowledge of industrial equipment reliability, troubleshooting, and maintenance best practices.
• Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work full‑time on-site in Dragoon, Arizona.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop mechanical and electrical maintenance supervisors and technicians.
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance for fixed-plant equipment and electrical systems.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance schedules, major repairs, shutdowns, and equipment upgrades.
• Improve equipment availability and reliability while reducing unplanned downtime.
• Manage maintenance budgets, contractor performance, materials, and repair costs.
• Use CMMS software to track maintenance activities, improve scheduling, and support performance goals.
• Partner with operations and safety teams to maintain a safe, productive work environment.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

CMMS experience

Maintenance planning

Budget management

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Safety leadership

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Confidential Employer. is seeking a Maintenance Superintendent in Dragoon, AZ, to lead a skilled maintenance team responsible for mining and processing operations.

The role focuses on safety, reliability, and efficiency with a hands-on leadership approach. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in open-pit mining maintenance, 3+ years supervising mechanical and industrial electrical teams, and strong CMMS, budgeting, and planning experience.