Job: Maintenance Lead Hand

Job Description

Job Type: Hourly

Wage: $42.12-$49.12/hr. 

Location: Leadville, CO.

Job Description:

ABOUT THIESS Started in Australia in 1933, Thiess is a more than 85-year-old, enduring company. Today, we’re a $4 billion world-class, global organization, specializing in sustainable resources solutions, including mining services, land reclamation, and engineering and technology consulting. With 12,000 employees and growing, our workforce has the skills, experience, and resourcefulness to realize opportunities, respond to project challenges, optimize solutions and bring lasting value to our clients. We’re currently embarking on an exciting journey to a more sustainable future, as we rise to the challenges of climate risk and opportunities abounding in the global energy transition. We recognize the world needs mined commodities to achieve the economic, social and environmental transformation it desires. But, the world also needs mining to reset for the future. North America is an important part of that future, and we’re thrilled to introduce our business, and our unique approach to contract mining, to Salt Lake City and the surrounding Intermountain West region.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Thiess is looking to fill a Maintenance Leading Hand position in Leadville, CO. The Leading Hand will be a key role supervising the overall day to day, performance, coordination, management, and maintenance of the specified mining shift to assist in obtaining safety, productivity, efficiency, quality, service and profitability for the organization.  

**Please note, we will not be interviewing for this position until January 2024**

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct the activities of a Mine Maintenance crew to maintain mobile equipment in a manner which improves the safety, efficiency, and endurance of our fleet
• Review, and manage the completion of, work orders for preventive maintenance, planned component replacement, and unplanned repairs
• Assure all PM and backlog paperwork are complete to include detailed documentation of repair and additional parts required
• Prepare reports on accidents/incidents that happen during the shift
• Conduct daily pre-shift meetings to ensure employees are informed of safety and production issues
• Responsible for signing out PM and backlog parts from warehouse
• Ensure that all mining employees are properly trained on the use of appropriate equipment
• Responsible to ensure proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment
• Ensure employee health and safety through compliance with all safety and mine regulations, company policies and regulations
• Demonstrated ability to always achieve results within a team environment with minimal supervision
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize
• High level of attention to detail and excellent follow-up skills
• Solid understanding of business professionalism
• Excellent planning, leadership, organization, and communication skills
• Ability to communicate and interact within all levels of the organization
• Work schedule: 7 on / 7 off, rotating 12-hour shifts (days and nights)
• Performs other related duties as assigned

DESIRED SKILLS  

• Demonstrated high level of analytical ability and ability to problem solve
• Demonstrated ability to always achieve results within a team environment with minimal supervision
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize
• High level of attention to detail and excellent follow-up skills
• Solid understanding of business professionalism
• Excellent planning, leadership, organization, and communication skills
• Ability to communicate and interact within all levels of the organization
• Ability and willingness to work different schedule on site based on project needs

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Mining or heavy industrial construction experience
• Minimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience in heavy equipment repairs (Mining equipment preferred)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a team lead or supervisor
• Technical expertise: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
• Listens and seeks confirmation of understanding
• Effectively responds well to questions
• Must be fluent in the English language
• Authorization to work lawfully in USA without sponsorship from Thiess is required
• Most importantly, understands that our people, our teamwork and a positive culture are what create a strong and enjoyable workplace

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 4 years of vocational training, certifications, or trade school degree in relevant maintenance, mechanics, or welding subject matters (equivalent work experience may be accepted in place of formal training)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Able to live and work at high altitudes (12,000 ft. elevation) for a week at a time
• Able to work in extreme winter conditions with temperatures regularly below zero degrees Fahrenheit
• Able to stand for extended periods of time, walk long distances, and climb ladders
• Able to work for extended 12-hour shifts
• No auditory or visual impairments restricting the ability to see distances while driving and clearly discern auditory and visual alerts/alarms (not including color blindness)
• Quick response/reaction times
• Arm-hand steadiness and manual dexterity

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• At Thiess we have a One HSE culture and want to ensure everyone is safe everyday: employees, families, and society. We are committed to our employees' health and wellness including the prevention of illness. Although optional, we have a preference that all Thiess employees are vaccinated against COVID-19 and other serious illnesses.
• Fly in / Fly Out (FIFO) or Drive in / Drive Out (DIDO) – Preference for a candidate who lives near Colorado

WHAT WE OFFER

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority. Our safety-first culture guides our overarching objective - to keep everyone safe every day.
• A permanent position working directly for Thiess, the world’s largest mining services provider.
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with project premiums and bonuses.
• Daily per-diem to accommodate for meals and living expenses.
• Comprehensive medical benefits including private health insurance with 100% premium coverage for the employees and competitively subsidized private health insurance for immediate family.
• 401K retirement savings benefit with employer matching contributions.
• Career development and opportunities locally, domestic within the US, and potentially globally.
• Leave for all of life’s reasons.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

If you are selected for a position in the United States, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a post-offer/pre-placement drug test (and alcohol screening/medical examination if required by the role) as well as pre-placement verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Thiess is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected group status. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us or have one of your representatives contact us at +1 (801) 300-1909.  

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.