Senior Maintenance Superintendent – Fixed Assets (Mining)

WorkNovaX; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkNovaX is seeking a Maintenance Superintendent - Fixed Assets in Tucson, Arizona, to lead mechanical and electrical maintenance for processing equipment and fixed-plant assets at a copper mining operation utilizing heap-leach and SX/EW processes.

The role emphasizes equipment availability, preventive/predictive maintenance, shutdowns, and contractor management, with strong field presence and close collaboration with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with apprenticeship/technical diploma or associate degree preferred.
• 10 years progressive maintenance experience in mining, mineral processing or heavy industry.
• 5+ years supervisory or maintenance leadership experience.
• Experience coordinating mechanical and electrical maintenance, outages and major repairs.
• Ability to manage budgets, contractors, materials and reliability initiatives.
• Knowledge of industrial safety controls and electrical safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical and electrical maintenance for processing equipment, fixed assets, utilities and infrastructure at a copper mining operation.
• Ensure equipment availability and preventive/predictive maintenance; oversee shutdowns and quality of work.
• Manage budgets, contractors and materials; drive reliability initiatives.
• Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain and Safety; develop the maintenance team.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Budget management

Outage coordination

Field presence

Team development

Education

High school diploma or GED

Industrial maintenance apprenticeship / technical diploma / associate degree

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Technical documentation

Job description

WorkNovaX is seeking a Maintenance Superintendent - Fixed Assets in Tucson, Arizona, to lead mechanical and electrical maintenance for processing equipment and fixed-plant assets at a copper mining operation utilizing heap-leach and SX/EW processes.

The role emphasizes equipment availability, preventive/predictive maintenance, shutdowns, and contractor management, with strong field presence and close collaboration with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Safety.