Maintenance Manager (Fixed or Mobile)

Seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager – Fixed Plant Equipment to support a major copper mining development in Arizona. This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all fixed plant maintenance activities, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of mineral processing facilities while supporting commissioning, startup, and long-term operational readiness. Key Responsibilities Lead maintenance activities across crushing, grinding, flotation, filtration, tailings, water treatment, utilities, and supporting fixed plant infrastructure Develop and implement maintenance management systems, work management processes, preventive maintenance programs, and planning & scheduling strategies Lead maintenance readiness activities for commissioning, startup, and plant ramp-up Plan and manage major shutdowns, turnarounds, outages, and asset preservation programs Manage maintenance budgets, contractor performance, OEM relationships, and cost control initiatives Build, mentor, and develop high-performing maintenance teams through recruitment, coaching, and succession planning Partner with Operations, Metallurgy, Reliability, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to maximise plant availability and equipment performance Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, asset performance, productivity, and operational efficiency Participate in engineering design reviews to ensure maintainability, operability, accessibility, and safety are incorporated into new facilities Support sustaining capital planning, long-term asset management strategies, operational readiness assessments, and technical reviews Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements across maintenance operations Support emergency response planning and business continuity initiatives as required Requirements Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, or a related discipline Minimum 15 years of maintenance experience within mining or heavy industrial operations Minimum 10 years supporting large mineral processing or fixed plant facilitiesMinimum 5 years in a maintenance leadership or management position Strong experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, shutdown management, asset management, and reliability programs Proven experience managing maintenance budgets, contractors, OEMs, and multidisciplinary maintenance teams Strong understanding of fixed plant equipment including crushing, grinding, conveyors, pumps, flotation, filtration, utilities, and tailings systems Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Preferred Experience Copper concentrator or base metals processing experience Greenfield mining project experience Commissioning, startup, and operational readiness experience Project management experience on large mining or processing facilities Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or equivalent reliability certification Experience implementing reliability-centred maintenance (RCM), TPM, FMEA, RCA, or other continuous improvement methodologies What's on Offer Opportunity to lead maintenance for a major copper development project in Arizona Key leadership role supporting commissioning, startup, and long-term operational success Exposure to large-scale mineral processing facilities and modern maintenance best practices Collaborative environment working alongside operations, engineering, metallurgy, and reliability teams Long-term career development with a leading international mining organisation Opportunity to shape maintenance strategy, workforce capability, and asset performance from project development through operations Annual performance bonus Medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with company contribution and match Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave Ongoing leadership development, technical training, and career progression opportunities #J-18808-Ljbffr Ember Grey