Reliability Engineer

Job Summary

The Reliability Engineer supports the Kinross Way for Maintenance by monitoring equipment condition, analyzing performance trends, and recommending proactive maintenance strategies that improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime. Working closely with maintenance and operations teams, the incumbent helps strengthen preventative and predictive maintenance practices while ensuring work is performed safely and in alignment with Kinross values.

Position is located at Bald Mountain Mine with a schedule of: Monday–Thursday, 10-hour shifts.

Essential Functions

•    Perform equipment condition monitoring activities, including vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermal imaging, and ultrasonic testing.
•    Monitor and analyze equipment performance data to support preventative, predictive, and proactive maintenance practices.
•    Assist with conducting root cause and failure analyses (RCA) and support the implementation of corrective actions.
•    Prepare clear and accurate asset health reports for maintenance and operations leadership.
•    Support the development and updating of equipment maintenance strategies, PM tasks, and criticality assessments.
•    Assist in maintaining quality control standards for equipment rebuilds, component replacements, and new equipment purchases.
•    Participate in equipment criticality reviews and help maintain accurate, up-to-date criticality lists.
•    Analyze maintenance data and provide recommendations that improve reliability, wear management, and PM optimization.
•    Provide technical support and guidance to maintenance personnel on reliability tools and condition monitoring practices.
•    Ensure compliance with all company safety, environmental, confidentiality, and Code of Conduct policies.
•    Maintain regular, reliable attendance and meet performance expectations set by management.
•    Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

•    Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a reliability, maintenance engineering, or related technical role.
•    Understanding of reliability methodologies such as RCA and FMEA.
•    Experience supporting Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives or similar problem-solving tools.
•    Strong technical writing and reporting skills with the ability to summarize findings clearly.
•    Working knowledge of mobile and/or fixed plant equipment maintenance practices.
•    Experience in a mining or construction environment preferred.
•    General understanding of mining operations, with exposure to crushing, milling, or processing circuits preferred.
•    Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with JDE or similar CMMS is an asset.
•    Bachelor’s degree in Reliability, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
•    Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
•    Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
•    Must meet the physical requirements outlined in the physical demands sheet.
•    Valid driver’s license required.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements

•    Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations
•    Has a strong commitment to safe working practices
•    Wears Personal Protective Equipment at all times while in the production environment
•    Is alert and observes, corrects, and reports unsafe conditions
•    Follows operating procedures and complies with all regulatory requirements

Kinross Leadership Practices

•    Creates an environment where nothing is more important than every employee returning home safe and healthy every day
•    Creates an environment in which people are unfailingly treated with respect
•    Fosters the talent and potential of all employees by enabling them to grow, develop, and make a difference in the organization
•    Demonstrates that leadership in the areas of environmental performance and community and stakeholder relations is fundamental to the way we plan and manage our business
•    Holds self and others accountable for the decisions, commitments, and behaviors required to deliver outstanding results
•    Uses judgment to manage business complexities, prioritize and balance conflicting demands to make timely decisions that best advance Kinross strategy
•    Builds and brings teams and people together to achieve organizational goals; models humility by going beyond self-interest for the good of the group
•    Understands the economic implications of decisions and consistently uses all resources effectively and efficiently to maximize shareholder value
•    Relentlessly champions, develops, and embeds best practices

Kinross Competencies

Strategic Effectiveness
Developing and communicating rigorous and creative business strategies that drive sustainable value

External Engagement
Understanding and building relationships with external parties that strengthen and sustain competitive advantage

Business Focus
Applying commercial rigor and discipline to all business decisions and customer relationships

Living the Kinross Values
Aligning behavior, decisions, and actions with Kinross values and principles

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis.  It does not exclude other duties as assigned.