Process Plant- Reliability Engineer

Company Description

OceanaGold is a growing mid-tier gold and copper producer listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). With four operating mines—Haile in the USA, Didipio in the Philippines, and Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand—we are committed to safe, responsible mining that generates strong returns and supports sustainable development.

Our purpose is mining gold for a better future. The gold, copper, and silver we produce power renewable energy, life-saving medical devices, and the technology that connects communities. Beyond this, our operations drive economic growth and improve health and education outcomes in the regions we serve, supporting over 3,700 direct jobs globally.

Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork—we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, and invest in, creating lasting value for all our stakeholders.

Haile Gold Mine located in South Carolina is the largest gold mine on the East Coast of America. Our employees are at the heart of all we do. With 84% of our employees living in the surrounding community, they are neighbors and friends as well. Join our team, where your expertise can make a true impact!

Check us out - https://oceanagold.com/

OGC VALUES :

CARE | RESPECT | INTEGRITY | PERFORMANCE | TEAMWORK

Job Description

The reliability engineer plays a key role in reducing equipment failures and optimizing asset performance by establishing and utilizing a robust PM strategy and plant item reliability framework. Their primary job responsibilities include:

- Failure Analysis & Problem Solving: Analyze equipment history and perform Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) to identify and eliminate recurring issues.

- Maintenance Program Management: Define, develop, and refine Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) programs based on reliability analysis and cost/benefit assessments.

- Asset Management Strategy: Ensure assets have a defined Asset Strategy with associated job plans (proactive and reactive), adjusting strategies based on failure data analysis.

- New Installation Review & Reliability Integration: Participate in the approval process for new installations to ensure maintainability and reliability are considered from the outset, as well as act as a technical resource for others and develop/manage CBM processes, including procedures for verification.

- Condition Monitoring & Data Utilization: Work with condition monitoring personnel and incorporate this information into decision-making processes, such as shutdown planning. In addition, alert stores to changes in stocking levels based on task frequency and analyze spares usage and failure data for proper stocking level determination.

- Statistical Analysis & Equipment Improvement: Perform statistical analysis on failure and work order data to guide Asset Strategy adjustments, develop failure codes for the work order system, and make specific recommendations for improving machinery performance and reliability based on data analysis.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering field required.

- CMPR Certification preferred.

- Demonstrated strengths in leadership and working with a team.

- Strong communication, organization, multi-tasking, and employee relations skills.

- Ability to read, understand, interpret and apply complex materials including technical manuals, drawings, specifications, blueprints, and schematics.

- Willingness and ability to recognize, report and correct unsafe working conditions and respond to call-out or emergencies as directed.

Experience:

- Advanced processing plant experience

- Minimum of 5 years of production maintenance experience and demonstrated experience in reliability engineering.

- Experience with Pronto, CMMS preferred. Experience using a CMMS for maintenance management required.

- Experience with establishing failure modes and effects for preventative maintenance improvements.

- Experience with the Weibul Failure Types and associated preventative measure types.

- Experience with predictive maintenance technologies.

Additional Information

WHAT'S ON OFFER:

- Competitive salary with short & long term incentives

- Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance, 401K, and more

- Living Our Values recognition program

- Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and teamwork

YOU MATTER:

OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success.

OGC VALUES: CARE | RESPECT | INTEGRITY | PERFORMANCE | TEAMWORK

OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities.

If you share the same values and have what we are looking for, please apply online now via our careers website:

https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/OceanaGold

Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED