Mine Maintenance Manager

AngloGold Ashanti Limited; Las Vegas, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Vacation & Paid time off

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

AngloGold Ashanti North America seeks a Manager, Mechanical Maintenance to lead maintenance strategy and ensure safe, reliable operation of Nevada mining and processing equipment. You will drive budgeting, reliability programs, and contractor management to maximize asset availability and minimize downtime.

The role partners with operations, reliability engineering, and EPCM teams to embed maintainability in projects, support plant commissioning, and uphold a strong safety culture across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• CMRP or equivalent designation preferred.
• 5–7+ years of mechanical and reliability maintenance experience in mining/mineral processing/heavy industry.
• Experience supporting EPCM studies, plant commissioning, ramp-up phases.
• Proficient in asset management (CMMS), RCM, FMEA, and predictive maintenance technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance strategy and preventative/predictive programs across mining and processing facilities.
• Oversee planning, scheduling, and work management to maximize uptime.
• Integrate maintainability into capital projects and EPCM designs.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Analytical thinking

Team mentoring

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

CMRP or equivalent designation

Tools

CMMS

RCM (Reliability-Centered Maintenance)

FMEA

Vibration analysis

Oil analysis

Thermography

Job description

Who We Are

AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations, projects and exploration activities across 10 countries on four continents. We pursue value-creating opportunities involving other minerals, where we can leverage our existing assets, shareholdings, skills, and experience.

At AngloGold Ashanti, we assure you of work that carries significance and creates tangible results. What we do goes beyond mining. We build livelihoods in communities, champion environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies. Our leaders and teams are committed to listening to and supporting each other, valuing differences, and embracing equity. We are convinced that greatness only happens when we prioritize these behaviors and the well-being of every person.

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 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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

AngloGold Ashanti North America Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applie s to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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