Predictive Maintenance Specialist

Why TACORA?

Tacora Resources Inc. (Tacora) is an innovative iron ore mining and development company focused on the acquisition and revitalization of iron ore assets. Our mining and processing facility, Scully Mine, is located in Wabush, Labrador, Canada. Tacora is servicing high demand customers throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Asia to provide high-grade and high-quality iron ore products.

As a Tacora Resources employee, you will become part of a supportive, performance-driven, highly engaged, dynamic environment. We focus on creating a work environment where employees can utilize their skills and knowledge while maintaining a team-based, inclusive approach to meeting greater challenges. We maintain straight lines of communication between our operations and management, so we can move collectively toward achieving our goals.

With our core values as the foundation of our Canadian operations, we are passionate about innovation, and we are excited about our future. We are collaborative in our approach to projects and with our entrepreneurial spirit, we aim to dig deeper and reach higher. We are innovative, turning obstacles into opportunities – and we do it all in ways that are safe and sustainable. We place the highest priority on employee safety, protecting the environment, and enhancing the development of the communities where we operate. At TACORA, we are a team.

At TACORA, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive and diverse work environment. You will be provided with the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skillset working alongside dedicated employees from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.

We are seeking qualified individuals for the role of Predictive Maintenance Specialist. Please note that this is not a fly-in, fly-out position and will be based in Labrador West, NL requiring candidates to work 7-days on/7-days off (days and nights) 12-hour rotation.

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Participate in the improvement and optimization of the Predictive Maintenance (PDM) program

(Vibration/IR/Lube/Ultrasound) based on the best practices in the mining industry.

- Actively participate in the development and improvement of Vibration, Hydrocarbon, Ultrasound & IR routes. Execute the routes, identify route deficiencies and work with the predictive maintenance team to eliminate recognized deficiencies.

- Maintain the maintainability of the equipment to ensure the execution of the predictive maintenance tasks. Suggest hardware (missing grease lines, inaccessible equipment, etc.) upgrades/repairs to ensure continuous improvement. Ensure that the components for hydrocarbon related inspections are maintained (gauges, labels, etc.)

- Participate in the root cause analysis to provide input regarding PDM failures. Implement the PDM related countermeasures and containments identified through the RCA activity. Perform basic corrective maintenance relevant to PDM.

- Perform the routes adequately according to the preventive maintenance program:

1. Perform oil changes and top-ups based on recognized best practices.

2. Perform grease application respecting best practices. Perform ultrasonic assisted lubrication where applicable.

3. Take the oil samples according to the maintenance program respecting best practices

- Improve and maintain Hydrocarbon and Lubricant storage rooms and satellite rooms according to best practices. Sustain 5S methodology in the storage areas.

- Implement 5S in the storage areas (1. Sort, 2. Set in Order, 3. Shine, 4. Standardize, 5. Sustain).

- Execute the assigned work orders responsibly and in a timely fashion.

- Help, develop KPIs to quantify the performance of the developed condition monitoring program.

Career Path & Training:

- Pay increases for PDM Technicians will be based on the completion of a structured training program and progress to LVL II, LVL III, and LVL IV.

- Start as a Hydrocarbon/Vibration Technician Level 1. Progressively train and execute the deployed program, to obtain level 2, level 3, and level 4 certifications.

- Master other condition monitoring technologies (IR/Ultrasound/Vibration) and develop a wholesome predictive maintenance skillset.

Skills, Qualifications & Education:

- Professional Technologist (PTech) with a specialization in Mechanical or Electrical Fields.

- A new PTech Graduate or a Non PTech candidate with adequate industrial experience will be considered.

- Recognized competencies in lubrication and/or condition monitoring (Level 1 or Level 2 Analysts) will be given preference.

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively in a highly interactive team environment.

- Should have mechanical/electrical aptitude and knowledge of equipment maintenance practices.

- Should be able to demonstrate ownership.

- Must insist on the highest standards possible.

- Must demonstrate empathy and concern for fellow team members

License:

- Driver’s License (Required)

We are an equal opportunity employer!

Only those candidates who most align with the ideal candidate profile will be contacted by Tacora Resources for an interview.