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Job Title: Maintenance Manager - Kensington Mine

Location: Kensington Mine, 45 miles north of Juneau, Alaska

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: General Manager - Kensington Mine

Company: Coeur Mining, Inc.

About Coeur Mining - Coeur Alaska Kensington Mine

Coeur Mining is a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing precious metals producer with five wholly owned operations: the Las Chispas silver-gold mine in Sonora, Mexico, the Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Chihuahua, Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip polymetallic exploration project in British Columbia. Coeur Alaska is an integral part of the local community and actively supports education and workforce development programs, environmental stewardship efforts, arts and culture, and local nonprofit agencies through monetary investments, in-kind support, and employee volunteerism.

Approximately 380 miners, mechanics, engineers, operators, geologists, environmental technicians, exploration, and business leaders operate the Kensington mine. Coeur Alaska prioritizes safety, teamwork, career development and growth. If you want to grow your career in a progressive, team-oriented environment, apply today.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the overall planning, direction, and coordination of all maintenance activities at the Kensington Mine. This includes fixed and mobile equipment maintenance, mill maintenance, and infrastructure support. The ideal candidate will lead a diverse team of supervisors, planners, and tradespeople to ensure the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of the site's assets. This position plays a key role in strategic planning, asset reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead by example to exemplify Coeur Mining's core value of Protect - (Protecting our people, places and planet)
• Enforce company and department safety and occupational health policies and MSHA regulations. Foster an accident free and safe working environment.
• Administer all maintenance functions within federal, state, and local regulations. Minimize maintenance's impact on the environment.
• Lead and manage all mine site maintenance functions, including mobile equipment, mill, facilities, and infrastructure.
• Oversee the implementation of maintenance improvement initiatives endorsed by site leadership and corporate programs
• Develop and oversee execution of preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment availability and reliability.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of maintenance supervisors, planners, and skilled tradespeople
• Manage maintenance budgets, forecast costs, and monitor expenditures to ensure cost-effective operations.
• Work closely with operations, engineering, and procurement to optimize maintenance strategies and project execution.
• Oversee inventory management of critical spare parts and materials, ensuring availability while controlling costs.
• Drive continuous improvement in maintenance practices, using data and performance metrics to identify opportunities.
• Lead root cause analyses and failure investigations to prevent recurrence of equipment issues.
• Coordinate contractor and vendor services to supplement internal resources when necessary.
• Support capital project planning and execution as related to infrastructure and asset upgrades.
• Champion a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork within the maintenance department.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to work safe and promote safe behavior in others with a commitment to health, safety, and environmental stewardship.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Minimum of 10 years of maintenance experience in the mining, heavy industrial, or manufacturing sector, with at least 5 years in a management leadership role.
• Strong understanding of underground mining equipment, mill operations, and asset management principles.
• Proficient in computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), and ERP software such as Oracle, JD Edwards, SAP or similar software preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, teams, and complex maintenance schedules.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a remote, camp-based environment.
• Familiar with "servant leadership" model and strong desire to support the success of those below.
• Strong computer skills including a working knowledge Microsoft Office Suites.
• Preference given to Alaskan residents.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean or Six Sigma certification and familiarity with reliability-centered maintenance (RCM).
• Familiarity with MSHA regulations and best practices for underground mining operations.
• Engineering degree is preferred.

Work Environment

• This is a residential position with 4 days on-site, 3 days off schedule.
• The Kensington Mine is located in a remote area, only accessible by company provided transportation which includes buses and a boat (aircraft in emergency situations)
• Camp accommodation is provided during on-site rotations.
• The position requires regular underground and surface inspections and working in varied weather conditions.
• Additional travel may be required for specialized training, vendor management, or site support activities

Relocation Support

Coeur Alaska provides relocation assistance for positions that require residency in Juneau, Alaska.

It is the policy of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its direct and indirect United States subsidiaries (the "Company") to provide equal opportunity employment to all Employees and applicants for employment. No person working at the Company's facilities in the United States is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.