Sales and product service
UG Superintendent
At Sandvik, we are committed to teamwork and believe in the power of developing ideas and solutions together. We leverage our shared passion, diversity, open-mindedness, and cooperative spirit to shape the future of our industry and, with it, the path of your career. Now we are looking for someone with a passion for their trade and a strong focus on customer satisfaction to take this role forward.
We are seeking a UG Superintendent for the Oyu Tolgoi site.
Underground Superintendent – Mobile Maintenance is responsible for leading, planning, and controlling all underground mobile equipment maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation. The role ensures high equipment availability and utilization while maintaining compliance with safety, environmental, and company standards. The Superintendent provides strong leadership to maintenance teams and works closely with operations, engineering, and supply chain to support underground production targets.
Key Responsibilities
Safety & Compliance
Lead and promote a strong safety culture aligned with company, regulatory, and site safety standards
Ensure all mobile maintenance activities comply with mining safety regulations, OEM standards, and company policies
Conduct regular workplace inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations
Ensure maintenance teams are properly trained, competent, and authorized to perform assigned tasks
Maintenance & Asset Management
Maintenance of underground mobile equipment, including LHDs, trucks, drills, bolters, and support equipment
Ensure effective implementation of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs
Monitor equipment condition, availability, and reliability, and take corrective actions as required
Coordinate major overhauls, rebuilds, and component change-outs with minimal production disruption
Ensure accurate maintenance records, work orders, and asset history are maintained in the CMS
Planning & Scheduling
Develop and manage short- and long-term maintenance plans aligned with production schedules
Coordinate maintenance activities with UG Operations to minimize downtime and optimize fleet performance
Manage shutdowns and planned maintenance activities effectively
Review and optimize maintenance strategies based on equipment performance data
Leadership & People Management
Lead, mentor, and develop supervisors, planners, tradespeople, and contractors
Set clear performance expectations and conduct regular performance reviews
Support workforce development, training, and succession planning
Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement within the maintenance team
Cost & Resource Management
Manage maintenance budgets, labor, parts, and contractor costs
Optimize spare parts inventory in collaboration with supply chain and warehouse teams
Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising safety or reliability
Review maintenance KPIs and implement improvement plans
Stakeholder Collaboration & Reporting
Work closely with UG Operations, Engineering, Logistic and Customer
Prepare and present regular reports on maintenance performance, KPIs, risks, and improvement initiatives
Participate in technical reviews, audits, and continuous improvement projects
Qualifications & Experience
Education:
Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field (preferred)
Trade qualifications with extensive underground mobile maintenance experience considered
Experience:
Minimum 8–10 years’ experience in underground mining mobile maintenance
At least 3–5 years in a team Leader Supervisor or Superintendent-level role
Strong experience with underground mobile mining equipment and OEM maintenance systems
Skills & Competencies
Strong leadership and people management skills
Excellent knowledge of underground mobile equipment and maintenance best practices
High level of safety awareness and risk management capability
Strong planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Effective communication and stakeholder management
Proficiency in SAP, maintenance planning tools, etc.