Engineering Lead

"We have an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Lead to join our team in Chilca, Lima. You will be part of our Global Team.

Who We Are Bradken, a subsidiary of HITACHI Construction Machinery, is a global leader in innovative wear products and services for the mining industry. With over 3000 team members, we are committed to sustainable innovation and achieving carbon neutrality by 2030. As we expand globally, we seek top talent to shape the future of mining. Our values—Communication, Customer Focus, Challenge, and Safety—drive our dynamic and safe work environment.

What’s the Role? Engineering Lead – Chilca Foundry We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Engineering Lead to join our team in Chilca. In this role, you will be a Level II Operational Delivery leader, accountable for ensuring work is undertaken in a safe, cost-effective manner to achieve key performance indicators for safety, quality, reliability, and availability of equipment. You will play a crucial part in optimizing resources and planning to comply with the asset management program.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety Leadership: Champion a "Safety First" culture by ensuring all engineering and maintenance activities comply with Bradken’s safety standards and regulations. Actively demonstrate safety as the number one priority, ensuring full implementation of safe work systems to achieve Zero Harm.

• Asset Management & Strategy: Ensure asset strategies are in place for all equipment, leading preventive and predictive maintenance schedules to meet business reliability requirements. Manage spare parts and engineering stores levels effectively.

• Project Management (CAPEX): Scope, develop, plan, and execute capital projects and large works programs to meet business needs. Maintain accurate project lists and ensure execution by competent personnel within budget.

• Team Leadership: Build and lead a large multi-disciplined team (including Electrical/Mechanical Supervisors and Projects). Develop people through coaching, training plans, and performance management to achieve high output and engagement.

• Continuous Improvement: Analyze asset strategy performance and implement improvements. Consult with manufacturers on new technologies and benchmark asset performance to drive competitive advantage.

Our Ideal Candidate meet the following criteria:

Qualifications:

• Education: Tertiary qualifications in Manufacturing or Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical and related). Post-graduate qualifications in management, project management, or lean manufacturing are highly valued.

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of hands-on management of complex, multi-faceted projects and experience in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment or heavy engineering industry.

• Leadership: Experience managing a large multi-disciplined team is essential.

• Technical Knowledge: Development of preventative maintenance programs, installation/commissioning of major plant equipment, and implementation of significant change management initiatives.

• Language skills: Advanced level of English is required.

Location: The position will be based at our Chilca Foundry, located at G74J+WH, Chilca 15870 (transportation will be provided).

Why join us? At Bradken, our people are our greatest asset. We prioritize the safety and well-being of our team, offering:

• Annual performance bonus.

• EPS covered 100% by MAPFRE.

• Life and AD&D coverage provided by Bradken.

• Short and long term disability coverage provided by Bradken.

• Paid holidays, PTO and vacation.

• Reimbursement opportunities for employee training and education.

• Recognition and reward programs for outstanding performance.

• EAP (Employee Assistance Program): Mental health support for employees and their families.

Prior to starting, you will be required to complete a psychometric assessment and pre-employment medical examination, which includes drug and alcohol screening.

WE RESPECTFULLY REQUEST THAT YOU DO NOT CONTACT ANY RECRUITMENT AGENCY.

Bradken is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs."