Reliability Engineer

Agnico Eagle Mines is a mining company operating precious-metals operations globally. The Reliability Engineer will support the Mobile Maintenance Department by improving equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, analyzing maintenance performance, coordinating maintenance activities, and leading reliability initiatives for mine equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee condition monitoring activities related to all Mine Maintenance equipment
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to equipment reliability, uptime, and maintenance effectiveness
• Review equipment performance and elaborate action plans with suppliers to achieve production goals
• Prepare regular reports and presentations on reliability performance, highlighting areas for improvement and recommendations for action
• Conducts an analysis of reliability problems and investigates to determine the required reliability approach for failures
• Recommend purchase of mechanical equipment/parts, tools and the modification of mechanical equipment; and procedures, as appropriate, consistent with our commitment to continuous improvement
• Provide analysis and interpretation of maintenance trends and variances
• Analise / interpret oil analysis results and take the required actions
• Development and implementation of a reliability program which maximizes profit / production by minimizing equipment downtime
• Implement preventative, predictive maintenance procedures and improve designs and/or installation criteria to minimize overall cost by reducing failures and maintenance manpower requirements
• Explore and implement new technologies and identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and reliability of equipment
• Investigate and analyze equipment breakdown history/trends to resolve best maintenance practice deficiencies and improve quality of repair through RCA or FMECA
• Inspect, review, evaluate, and monitor mobile equipment, operating conditions, operating procedures and maintenance work practices for recommended improvements
• Act as a technical resource to the Mine Maintenance group for troubleshooting equipment problems
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including maintenance manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and technical reports
• Work close with planners to coordinate and schedule maintenance activities to minimize downtime and ensure continuous operation
• Support planners on Planed Component Replacement (PCR) and budget process
• Work closely with peers in both maintenance and operations
• Work with OEM and other sites to establish benchmark on major components
• Oversee the work of contractors involved on mobile maintenance and repair projects
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with environmental regulations and standards
• Develop detailed project plans and procedures for the installation, maintenance, and upgrade of mobile equipment
• Ensure that engineering work is completed and adequately reviewed by the relevant stakeholders in line with the project budget and schedule
• Lead and coach junior reliability engineers
• Assist in the completion of risk assessments for mine maintenance activities and support the development of safe procedures

Requirements:

• Strong experience in diesel and heavy-duty mining equipment
• Demonstrate leadership ability, a high level of energy, self-motivation, and strong organizational skills
• Strong communication skills including verbal and written as well as presentation skills required
• Strong work ethic with the ability to handle change & possess strong stress management skills
• Strong field experience in open pit mine environment
• Knowledge on reliability tools as RCA, FMEA, RCM, etc
• Knowledge on lubrication best practices
• Knowledge on hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems
• Able work outside and in the summer and the winter
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite, SAP and/ or JDE
• Familiarity with reliability programs in mining and mobile equipment
• Schedule: 14/14 schedule at our Detour Lake Mine
• Experience in preventative maintenance (PM) development and asset management would be a major asset
• Qualification as a certified maintenance and reliability professional and/or trades certification would be a major asset
• Familiarity with condition monitoring in a mining environment would be a major asset