Mining Maintenance Superintendent: Field Leader

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Heavy Civil and Mining is seeking a Maintenance Superintendent to lead mobile equipment maintenance across mining operations on site. You will drive safety, schedule, and budget adherence while overseeing field staff and contractors.

The role requires 5+ years in heavy industrial/mining maintenance leadership, with proven budget control and scheduling experience, and the ability to lead diverse teams in a high-demand environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Maintenance General Foreman or higher in a heavy industrial or mining environment.
• 2+ years of experience managing maintenance budgets and cost controls.
• 2+ years overseeing maintenance scheduling and workflow functions.
• Experience with Zero-Based Budgeting and equipment reliability programs.
• Strong safety record and ability to lead diverse teams.
• Skilled in adapting communication styles to different audiences and promoting team alignment.
• Familiarity with mining, heavy civil, or infrastructure construction methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Champion the safety performance of the Maintenance Department, meeting or exceeding all leading and lagging KPIs.
• Lead the execution of mobile equipment maintenance, ensuring adherence to standards and continuous improvement.
• Provide visible, felt leadership by spending 40-60% of your time in the field, engaging with crews and reinforcing safety culture.
• Ensure effective deployment of key initiatives and communication across all maintenance teams.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment through proper systems, training, and supervision.
• Drive cost performance, including monthly forecasting, variance analysis, and budget accountability.
• Oversee contractor management, including scopes of work, rate schedules, and compliance with contractor control policies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure monthly maintenance targets are met and exceeded.

Skills

Field leadership

Budget control

Scheduling

Safety culture

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Ledcor Heavy Civil and Mining is seeking a Maintenance Superintendent to lead mobile equipment maintenance across mining operations on site. You will drive safety, schedule, and budget adherence while overseeing field staff and contractors.

The role requires 5+ years in heavy industrial/mining maintenance leadership, with proven budget control and scheduling experience, and the ability to lead diverse teams in a high-demand environment.