Sr. Reliability Engineer

Job Summary

The Reliability Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving maintenance and reliability strategies to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of site assets. This role drives reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) practices, supports condition monitoring programs, and leads defect elimination processes to enhance equipment performance and lifecycle value.

Essential Functions

• Independently handles the Equipment Maintenance Strategy (EMS) aligned with RCM principles and ISO 55001 standards.
• Prioritize reliability initiatives across the site.
• Review the defect elimination processes, including Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
• Conduct reliability analysis and design reviews for new and existing equipment.
• Support commissioning activities from a reliability perspective.
• Analyze equipment performance, maintenance costs, and reliability KPIs; provide insights to leadership.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of maintenance documentation, specifications, and asset data.
• Evaluate asset criticality and maintain the criticality register.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across maintenance processes.
• Support conformance processes for new equipment procurement, installation, and asset entry.
• Ensure adherence to maintenance standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Support condition-based monitoring (CBM) programs and analysis.
• Assist with complex condition monitoring assessments.
• Collaborate with technicians and trades to interpret machine performance data.
• Support condition monitoring activities during plant shutdowns.
• Help optimize monitoring programs and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Maintain integrity of master data, reliability data, and documentation systems.
• Support integration and optimization of CMMS and reliability analytics tools.
• Monitor and report on maintenance and reliability KPIs.
• Provide analysis and interpretation of performance metrics to stakeholders.
• Support development of maintenance forecasts and cost optimization strategies and certification (e.g., SMRP) and adherence to SOPs.
• Provide guidance and leadership to Maintenance Planners and Reliability Technician (as applicable).
• Support long-range planning, including annual, 60-day, and 14-day schedules.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet operational objectives.
• Support development of job descriptions and employee performance reviews.
• Identify training needs and participate in professional development.
• Ensure adherence to service level agreements with internal stakeholders.
• Support selection, maintenance, and calibration of reliability tools and systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in maintenance, reliability engineering, or asset management (mining, processing, or heavy industry preferred).
• Experience implementing Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) programs.
• Proven experience leading or facilitating Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) or ICAM investigations.
• Experience working with condition monitoring programs. (vibration, thermography, oil analysis, etc.)
• Strong understanding of fixed and mobile equipment systems. (pumps, conveyors, crushers, mills, mobile fleet, etc.)
• Proficiency with CMMS systems. (e.g., JDE, SAP, Maximo)
• Ability to analyze maintenance and reliability KPIs and translate data into actionable insights.
• Knowledge of asset management frameworks (ISO 55001 preferred).
• Experience with spare parts optimization and inventory strategies. (min/max, critical spares)
• Familiarity with condition-based and predictive maintenance technologies.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, P&IDs, and OEM manuals.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in mining or industrial environments.
• Familiarity with MSHA regulations and reporting requirements. (preferred)
• Demonstrated commitment to safety leadership and continuous improvement.
• Valid driver’s license and authorization to work in the U.S.

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.

Reporting Relationships

Asset Manager

Language Requirements

English

Compensation Data

Salary Range: $110,000 - $125,000

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with match
• Paid time off
• Stock purchase option
• Basic life insurance
• Short Term Incentive