The Underground Mining Fleet Manager will oversee the planning, deployment, operation, and maintenance of mobile equipment fleets across multiple underground mining operations in Latin America. This role requires a strategic leader with strong technical expertise in underground mining equipment, proven experience managing multi-site operations, and the ability to work effectively across diverse cultural, regulatory, and operational environments. The Fleet Manager will ensure fleet reliability, cost efficiency, safety compliance, and alignment with corporate production goals.
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Develop and implement regional fleet strategies to optimize equipment availability, utilization, and lifecycle performance.
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Standardize maintenance programs, operating procedures, and asset management practices across multiple sites.
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Coordinate fleet allocation and deployment to support production targets.
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Provide technical and managerial oversight of underground mobile equipment operations (e.g., LHDs, trucks, drills, jumbos, utility vehicles).
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives in fleet performance, safety, and cost control.
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Ensure consistent application of OEM guidelines and best practices across all sites.
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Develop and manage fleet budgets, capital expenditure plans, and cost forecasting.
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Monitor KPIs (availability, reliability, cost per tonne, maintenance backlog) and report to senior leadership.
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Lead, mentor, and develop site-based maintenance and operations teams.
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Build strong relationships with local site managers, contractors, and OEM suppliers.
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Promote cross-site knowledge sharing and collaboration.
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Ensure all fleet activities comply with local regulations, company standards, and international best practices.
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Champion a strong safety culture across all sites, emphasizing preventive maintenance and safe operating practices.
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 10+ years of progressive experience in underground mining fleet management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record managing fleets across multiple underground mining sites in Latin America.
- Strong knowledge of underground mining methods, mobile equipment, and maintenance strategies (preventive, predictive, reliability-centered).
- Demonstrated success in fleet optimization, cost control, and lifecycle asset management.
- Experience working in cross-cultural environments and fluency in Spanish and English required (Portuguese an asset).
- Willingness to travel frequently across sites within Latin America.
