Maintenance Engineering Lead at Bradken · Chilca

About Bradken

Bradken is a global leader in innovative wear solutions and custom-engineered products for the resources sector. For our more than 3,000 people, that global reach brings opportunities to share expertise, solve meaningful challenges and grow through new experiences. Together, we help the resources sector sustainably advance society.

About the role

We are looking for an Engineering Lead to join our team in Chilca, Lima, providing engineering and maintenance leadership across our operations.

This is a senior pivotal role. You will be accountable for delivering safe, cost-effective engineering and maintenance outcomes that support the site’s safety, quality, reliability and equipment availability targets. Your role will be part of the Bradken strategy by optimising assets, resources and maintenance strategies while supporting the ongoing improvement of our operations.

You will lead the planning and execution of capital projects, preventive and predictive maintenance programs, asset critical risk management and engineering standards. This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on the reliability and performance of a major manufacturing operation while leading a multidisciplinary engineering and maintenance team.

In this role, you will:

• Lead asset reliability and maintenance strategy, establishing preventive and predictive maintenance programs and engineering standards that improve equipment reliability, availability and overall business performance.
• Plan and execute capital projects and major works, managing scope, priorities, resources, schedules and budgets to deliver projects safely, effectively and in line with business requirements.
• Optimise maintenance and operational performance by analysing asset performance, equipment uptime, maintenance programs and project outcomes, then implementing improvements based on data and identified opportunities.
• Lead shutdowns, turnarounds and critical maintenance activities, ensuring work is appropriately planned and completed by competent employees and contractors.
• Manage engineering stores and critical spare parts, applying effective inventory and total-cost-of-ownership principles to support asset strategies and operational continuity.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team, setting clear expectations, coaching supervisors and team members, supporting capability development and building a high-performing and engaged team.

What you’ll bring:

• Tertiary qualification in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in an engineering leadership role within a manufacturing or heavy engineering environment.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing complex, multi-faceted projects.
• Experience leading large multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience managing large capital works programs and projects, including planning and execution.
• Proven experience developing and implementing preventive maintenance programs and asset reliability strategies.
• Experience with installation and commissioning of major plant and equipment, as well as significant change management or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Advanced English language skills.

Note: Applicants must have the legal right to work in Peru. Bradken is unable to provide visa or work permit sponsorship for this role.

Why join Bradken?

At Bradken, you’ll do work that matters. Whatever your role, your contribution helps solve real challenges for our customers and supports safer, more efficient and sustainable resource operations.

You’ll join a team that values different perspectives, shares expertise and has the courage to challenge how things are done. We support your growth through hands-on experience, learning and development, and opportunities to work across functions and locations. Safety, respect and wellbeing come first, so you can do your best work and enjoy life beyond it.

We offer:

• Career progression and growth opportunities
• 100% covered private health insurance (EPS)
• Annual performance bonus
• Life and personal accident insurance provided by Bradken
• Short- and long-term disability coverage provided by Bradken
• Paid public holidays and vacation leave
• Training opportunities and education reimbursement
• A safety-first culture
• Learning and development opportunities
• An Employee Assistance Program for you and your family (Private Psychology Service 24/7)

Our hiring process

As part of our selection process, we may invite you to complete a one-way video screening at a time that works for you. This helps us provide a fair and consistent experience when working across locations and time zones. If you need an adjustment or alternative format at any stage, please let us know.

Before commencing employment, you will be required to complete a psychometric assessment and a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.

We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches.

Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging and flexible environment for our people. All employment decisions are based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.