Deploy's Client is seeking a Maintenance Manager for our operations in Colombia, South America.

Pay range is $220,000-$240,000 PLUS a 25% Expat pay on top of base rate.

Deploy's Client is Located in the departments Of Cesar and Magdalena, Colombia, Their primary mission is the exploration, mining, transportation and export of coal.

As a complement to their mining operation, they have also worked with the local Colombian government in the renovation of the rail system through Fenoco and established Drummond Energy in 2019 to develop our natural gas and coalbed methane reserves in Colombia.

For the past six consecutive years, our client has been the top exporter of coal in Colombia. During 2021, their mining operations shipped 31,545,000 tons to the international market, 6% more than in 2020, when they sold 29,719,000. With reserves in excess Of 1 billion metric tons, Our client is poised to be a safe, low-cost producer for years to come.

As a Colombia based company, their commitment to Colombia is steadfast. Every day, on every project, at every level of Deploy's client, they consider the impact their actions have on their employees, their communities and our environment.

Schedule, Transportation, and relocation:

Two weeks on, one week off rotation. Successful candidates Will fly directly to Colombia from Birmingham, Alabama on a private company plane and spend two weeks in-country. The candidate will then return to the US for one week Off. Food and housing are provided while in Colombia at the site. Company paid relocation assistance to the Birmingham, Alabama area is available. Should the candidate elect not to relocate, transportation to/from the Birmingham Airport is the responsibility Of the candidate.

Job description:

Assist the VP of Mine Maintenance in directing the maintenance activities for one of the largest cut coal mining operations in the world.

Mine Equipment:

The mining operation utilizes 3 - Draglines, 4 • Rope Shovels, 33 — Hydraulic Shovels, 265 — CAT 793s, .92 — 777s, 124 — CAT track mounted tractors / excavators, 134 — CAT Loaders, Motor graders, RT Dozers, 21 — rotary drills. and 450 light / medium vehicles.

Maintenance Resources:

The current maintenance organization is comprised Of two groups termed as Mobile and Fixed equipment. The groups are comprised nearly 1800 maintenance professionals. The operations works two 12 hours shifts 362 days per year.

Supporting maintenance facilities include 12 -shops which includes one on site machine shop. Other supporting include three - large warehouses that house all maintenance components, parts and supplies. There is a large on site presence of mobile Cranes, forklifts, boom trucks and service trucks to all maintenance activities.

Responsibilities:

-Oversee day to day maintenance activities for Mobile and Fixed Equipment assets

-Track KPIs related to maintenance performance in safety, productivity, cost and environmental

-Active maintenance contractor direction

-Participate in monthly review meetings for all maintenance groups

-Participate in daily operational review meetings to maintain a good understanding of the ever changing needs of the operation

-Assist in annual budgeting process

-Capital projects

o Develop justifications for Capital projects

o Provide oversight for approved maintenance related projects to verify work is done on time and in line with approved funds

-Maintain a presence in the maintenance work areas both shops and the field

o Verifying maintenance activities are being executed as desired

o Staying in touch with maintenance personnel

o Searching for opportunities for continued improvement

-Understand OHSAS 45001 Safety Management and 14001 management programs and provide oversight for proper beneficial use and continued refinement / improvement

Qualifications:

-Experience in leadership of large surface mine maintenance organizations

o Experience in leadership of large underground longwall mine maintenance organizations will also be considered

-Minimum of 15+ years of mine maintenance experience

-Proven leadership and experience that has resulted in world class results in health and safety, environmental stewardship, maintenance productivity and cost efficiency

-Proven utilization of resources and techniques to effectively manage maintenance

o Planned / scheduled maintenance

o Predictive maintenance

o Condition based maintenance

You should be proficient in:

Leadership / People Management
Operational Metrics & KPI Management
Budgeting / Forecasting Experience
14001 management programs
health and safety
large surface mine maintenance knowledge
longwall mine maintenance
maintenance activities for mobile and fixed equipment
maintenance operations
mining operations
OHSAS 45001 Safety Management
planned/scheduled maintenance
predictive maintenance
condition based maintenance

Machines & technologies you'll use:

Boom Truck
Forklifts
450 light/medium vehicles
777s
CAT 793
CAT loaders
CAT track mounted tractors/excavators
draglines
hydraulic shovels
maintenance
mine equipment
mobile cranes
motor graders
rope shovels
rotary drills
RT Dozers
coal mine equipment