Superintendente De Mantenimiento – Flota De Carguío

First Quantum

Colon, Panama
Onsite
Maintenance of electric shovels and hydraulic excavators
Structural welding and heavy fabrication
Management of preventive and corrective maintenance
First Quantum is seeking a Superintendent of Maintenance for the Cobre Panama project, focusing on the management of maintenance for large mining equipment including electric shovels and hydraulic excavators. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in structural maintenance and heavy welding, along with leadership skills in a high-stakes mining environment

Job Summary

  • This role is responsible for leading the comprehensive maintenance management of large mining loading equipment fleets to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations aligned with site safety and asset management standards.
  • The position offers exposure to advanced maintenance programs and world-class engineering standards within a diverse and safety-focused culture committed to collaboration and operational excellence.
  • Cobre Panama provides continuous professional growth, technical training, and career advancement opportunities within a global mining company.

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Match Score: 85

First Quantum is seeking a Superintendent of Maintenance for the Cobre Panama project, focusing on the management of maintenance for large mining equipment including electric shovels and hydraulic excavators. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in structural maintenance and heavy welding, along with leadership skills in a high-stakes mining environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • maintenance of electric shovels and hydraulic excavators
  • structural welding and heavy fabrication
  • management of preventive and corrective maintenance
  • coordination with engineering and planning teams
  • compliance with OEM standards and quality controls
  • risk management and safety leadership
  • use of CMMS systems like JDE

Nice-to-have

  • bilingual Spanish and English
  • leadership of multidisciplinary teams
  • experience with NDT inspections and QA/QC
  • strong operational discipline and collaboration
  • continuous professional development opportunities

Key Requirements

  • university degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • minimum 5 years experience in open-pit mining equipment maintenance
  • experience with structural maintenance and heavy welding
  • knowledge of OEM standards and backlog management
  • experience approving AMP, PCRs and CAPEX projects
  • familiarity with NDT inspections and structural integrity criteria

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