Shift Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader

We have an exciting opportunity for a Shift Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader 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?

Shift Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader – Chilca Project

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Shift Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader to join our team in Chilca.
In this role, you will be responsible for executing the asset management strategy and maintenance program for the foundry, including preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance, shutdowns and changeovers. You will play a key role in keeping machinery running smoothly, avoiding stoppages and improving overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). You will also lead and develop the mechanical maintenance team, coordinate with engineering, electrical and technical teams, manage subcontractors and promote a strong culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance Execution: Execute mechanical maintenance activities and capital projects in line with the asset strategy, maintenance plans, engineering budgets and site priorities.
• Equipment Reliability and OEE: Keep foundry machinery running smoothly, avoid stoppages, support TPM practices and identify improvement opportunities to increase equipment reliability and OEE.
• Shutdowns and Commissioning: Plan and execute plant shutdowns, equipment installation, commissioning and electromechanical projects according to drawings, specifications, standards and commissioning protocols.
• Safety and Compliance: Actively demonstrate that safety is the number one priority, follow LOTOTO procedures, review and authorize safe work permits and ensure that employees and subcontractors comply with safety and sustainability systems.
• Planning and Continuous Improvement: Prioritize, plan, execute and monitor improvement projects, participate in root cause analysis, follow up action plans and maintain equipment records and maintenance history.
• Team Leadership: Lead, coach and develop the mechanical maintenance team and subcontractors, ensuring that work is safe, authorized, productive, measurable and aligned with Bradken standards.

Our Ideal Candidate meets the following criteria:

Qualifications:

• Education: Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Mechanical Technician or equivalent technical qualification.
• Experience: At least 2 years of experience in commissioning and installation of heavy-duty equipment. Experience developing and implementing preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance programs in foundries, steel making plants or similar heavy industrial environments is highly valued.
• Leadership: Experience leading mechanical maintenance teams and/or multidisciplinary teams, including subcontractors.
• Technical Skills: Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and standards. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to guide others in applying them.
• Background in the industry: Experience in industrial, manufacturing, fabrication, foundry, steel or mining-related companies is valued but not mandatory.
• Language skills: Technical English is valued but not mandatory.

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.