We are looking for an experienced Corporate Heavy Equipment & Maintenance Manager to lead the strategic management of our heavy equipment fleet, maintenance operations, workshop activities, and operational logistics across multiple construction projects.

This is a key leadership role focused on maximizing equipment availability, optimizing asset performance, ensuring operational continuity, and driving continuous improvement while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

- We are looking for an experienced Corporate Heavy Equipment & Maintenance Manager to provide strategic leadership for our heavy equipment fleet, maintenance operations, workshop activities, and operational logistics across multiple construction projects.
- Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance strategies to maximize equipment availability and reliability.
- Manage mechanical workshops and supervise multidisciplinary maintenance teams.
- Coordinate equipment mobilization and logistics between construction sites.
- Oversee spare parts inventory, warehouses, and external maintenance service providers.
- Monitor maintenance budgets, operational costs, asset performance, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Collaborate closely with Operations, Procurement, Project Managers, and HSE teams.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and all applicable health, safety, environmental, and quality regulations.




- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance fleet performance and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Heavy Equipment Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in heavy equipment maintenance, fleet management, or asset management.
- Proven experience within mining construction, earthmoving, civil works, road construction, or large-scale infrastructure projects .
- Extensive knowledge of heavy equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, wheel loaders, motor graders, articulated dump trucks, cranes, and related machinery.
- Demonstrated experience managing maintenance workshops and multidisciplinary technical teams.
- Strong knowledge of maintenance management systems (CMMS), asset management, logistics, and cost control.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and maintenance management software.
- Strong understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems.
- Advanced English (spoken and written) – Mandatory.

We are looking for a professional with

- Strong technical and operational leadership.
- Strategic planning and organizational skills.
- Excellent decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
- Results-driven mindset with a continuous improvement approach.
- Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work effectively with executive leadership and field operations.

Location: Santiago, Chile.

Application Deadline: August 31, 2026.

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📌 Corporate Heavy Equipment & Maintenance Manager (Santiago)
🏢 GRUPOEXPRO
📍 Santiago