Thiess

Overview

Thiess is a global leader in sustainable mining services and resource solutions, seeking to fill multiple Maintenance Leading Hand positions in Arizona. The role involves supervising day-to-day operations, performance, and maintenance of mining shifts to ensure safety, productivity, and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical, hydraulic and mechanical repairs.
• Conduct preventative maintenance in-shop and in the mine/pit.
• Complete major component change outs.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Weld steel components as specified by layouts, engineering drawings, and work orders.
• Comply with all safety, health and environmental rules and procedures.
• Work with the team to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 5 years minimum experience in repairing diesel heavy mining equipment.
• 2-year minimum exposure to mining equipment (CAT, Komatsu, Hitachi, Liebherr).
• 1-year minimum supervisory experience in a maintenance role.
• Experience with major component replacement, overhauls, and machine rebuilds.
• Mobile equipment diagnostics experience.
• Knowledge of repairs and servicing of dozers, haul trucks, blades, scrapers, loaders, and light vehicles.
• Welding experience with mobile, heavy mining equipment.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Authorization to work lawfully in the USA without sponsorship from Thiess.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 4 years of vocational training, certifications, or trade school degree in relevant maintenance, mechanics, or welding.
• MSHA Part 48 Certification (Thiess will provide training if needed).

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 401k

Additional Information

• Work schedule: 14 days on, 14 days off, rotating 12-hour shifts both days and nights.
• Fly-in, fly-out opportunities for those who live out-of-state (travel expenses paid).
• Drive-in, drive-out opportunities for those who live in-state (mileage reimbursed).
• Hotel and shuttle accommodations provided.
• Tools provided.