Make your mark with Thiess  

Everyday, all around the world, Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent and reward transparency. We champion diversity and embrace change.

Join us. Hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment.  

Thiess is the place to make things happen.  

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a local project in Colorado, USA for a minimum of 12 months.

In the event that the preferred candidate is a Thiess employee in a region outside of North America, the offer will be made on a Local Plus assignment basis.  

The salary will reflect the US market, and assistance will be provided in terms of immigration, relocation and establishment.

As Maintenance Technician Lead, you will spearhead the maintenance and repair operations for our state-of-the-art mining equipment. Your expertise and leadership will be instrumental in ensuring the efficient and safe operation of our assets, contributing to our unwavering pursuit of productivity and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the activities of a Mine Maintenance crew to maintain mobile equipment in a manner that improves the safety, efficiency, and endurance of the fleet
• Review and manage the completion of work orders for preventive maintenance, planned component replacement, and unplanned repairs
• Assure all PM and backlog paperwork is complete, including detailed documentation of repairs and additional parts required
• Prepare reports on accidents/incidents that occur during the shift
• Conduct daily pre-shift meetings to ensure employees are informed of safety and production issues.
• Sign out PM and backlog parts from the warehouse
• Ensure that all mining employees are properly trained on the use of appropriate equipment

About You

To excel in this role, you must possess a strong background in the mining or heavy industrial construction sectors. We require 3-5 years of hands-on experience in repairing and maintaining heavy equipment, with a preference for candidates who have worked specifically with mining equipment. Additionally, you should have at least 2 years of proven experience leading and supervising a team, demonstrating your ability to foster teamwork, mentor others, and drive results.

Beyond your technical expertise, we are seeking candidates with exceptional communication skills and proficiency in essential software tools. Fluency in English is a must, as is the ability to effectively convey information both verbally and in writing. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is expected. Furthermore, you must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship from Thiess, and possess a valid driver's license that can be maintained throughout your employment.

This role demands a high level of physical fitness and the ability to work in challenging environmental conditions. You must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for extended periods, walking long distances, and climbing ladders. The position requires working at high altitudes above 7,000 feet for two-week stretches and enduring extreme winter conditions with temperatures regularly below zero degrees Fahrenheit. Additionally, you must be prepared to work extended 12-hour shifts, including night shifts lasting 14 consecutive days, while effectively managing fatigue. Quick response times, arm-hand steadiness, and manual dexterity are essential. You should have no auditory or visual impairments that restrict your ability to see distances while driving or clearly discern auditory and visual alerts or alarms, excluding colour blindness.

Please note that this role will be a permanent position and applications for this role will close at midnight on Wednesday 14 May 2025.  

What Thiess Can Do for You 

Working Conditions

• Work schedule: 14 days on / 7 days off – rotating between days and nights after 7 days off
• Safety Classification: Non-DOT, Safety Critical
• Location: Relocation assistance available for non-local candidates on our Local Plus Assignment

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.

About us 

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. 

The pioneering spirit of our founders – the legendary Thiess brothers – is our legacy, and inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change. 

At Thiess, you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition, and developing services to enable sustainable mining. 

We’re creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning – supporting our people to contribute to Thiess’ success and continued growth in sustainable mining. 

We’ll support you to hone your skills and develop new ones, take on challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future, with a range of programs for people starting their careers. 

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered. 

Learn more http://thiess.com/makeyourmark

Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at hiring@thiess.com

How to Apply

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.

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.

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