Maintenance Superintendent – Open-Pit… at Orion Placement · Dragoon

Pay: $115,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take ownership of maintenance operations at an active mining facility with exciting opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Earn a competitive salary plus a 15% annual performance incentive opportunity.
• Lead and develop a skilled mechanical and electrical maintenance team.
• Make a meaningful impact on equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and safety.
• Enjoy a Monday through Friday, day-shift schedule with a hands-on leadership role.

Location

Dragoon, AZ | 100% On-Site | Monday through Friday, Day Shift

Join our team in beautiful southeastern Arizona, where you'll work closely with operations and have a direct impact on the facility's success. This position offers $115,000 to $155,000 annually, plus a 15% short-term incentive opportunity.

Note

Qualified candidates must have 6+ years of maintenance experience in open-pit mining with heap-leach processing, including 3+ years supervising fixed-plant mechanical and industrial electrical maintenance. Hands-on experience with CMMS systems, maintenance planning, scheduling, and budgeting is also required. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We are a growing, safety-focused mining operation dedicated to producing essential materials that support American manufacturing and infrastructure. Our team combines operational excellence, innovative thinking, and a commitment to responsible mining. We believe strong leadership, teamwork, and continuous improvement drive long-term success.

Job Description

As our Maintenance Superintendent, you'll lead the maintenance team responsible for keeping our mining and processing operations running safely and efficiently.

• Lead, coach, and develop mechanical and electrical maintenance supervisors and technicians.
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance for fixed-plant equipment and electrical systems.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance schedules, major repairs, shutdowns, and equipment upgrades.
• Improve equipment availability and reliability while reducing unplanned downtime.
• Manage maintenance budgets, contractor performance, materials, and repair costs.
• Use CMMS software to track maintenance activities, improve scheduling, and support performance goals.
• Partner with operations and safety teams to maintain a safe, productive work environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of maintenance experience in open-pit mining and heap-leach operations.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience covering both fixed-plant mechanical and industrial electrical maintenance.
• Experience with CMMS software, maintenance planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Strong knowledge of industrial equipment reliability, troubleshooting, and maintenance best practices.
• Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work full-time on-site in Dragoon, Arizona.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We offer the opportunity to make a real difference in a growing industrial operation where your experience and leadership matter. You'll work with a team that values safety, accountability, collaboration, and practical solutions. If you're passionate about developing people, improving equipment performance, and helping a mining operation succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

Ready to take the next step in your maintenance leadership career? Apply today!

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance