Capataz Mecánico – Mantenimiento de equipos mineros

About the role

The Mechanical Foreman will lead a team of mechanical technicians and qualified workers in the maintenance, repair, and installation of heavy mining equipment and associated infrastructure within a large‑scale mining operation.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and direct a team of mechanical technicians, assemblers, and other qualified professionals in daily mechanical maintenance activities.
• Plan, schedule, and assign work orders for preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance of diverse mining equipment.
• Conduct regular equipment inspections to identify potential issues, ensure safety compliance, and maintain operational availability.
• Diagnose complex mechanical problems and implement effective solutions to minimise downtime.
• Ensure all work follows company safety policies, procedures, and environmental regulations.
• Monitor team performance, provide feedback, and deliver training to improve skills and productivity.
• Manage resources such as personnel, materials, tools, and equipment efficiently.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports, and logs.
• Collaborate with operations, electrical, planning and other departments to coordinate maintenance activities and reduce operational interruptions.
• Participate in root‑cause analysis for significant equipment failures and contribute to continuous improvement of maintenance processes.

Required profile

• Technical diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years proven experience as a Mechanical Foreman or similar supervisory role in a heavy industrial or mining environment.
• Extensive knowledge of heavy mining equipment, including hydraulic, pneumatic, diesel engine, power‑train, and structural systems.
• Strong understanding of maintenance planning, scheduling and execution principles.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and manage a team effectively.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficiency in reading technical drawings, schematics and manuals.
• Solid grasp of mining safety regulations and best practices.
• Strong communication skills in Spanish; English proficiency highly desirable.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Willingness to work in a remote, challenging mining environment with shift and extended hours as required.

Required skills

• Heavy mining equipment maintenance
• Hydraulic system maintenance
• Pneumatic system maintenance
• Diesel engine maintenance
• Power‑train maintenance
• Structural component maintenance
• CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) usage
• Technical drawing interpretation
• Root‑cause analysis