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.

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:

- Define and own the asset strategies and tactics, measure, analyze, and continually improve performance and condition of assets in order to create value and sustainability

- Ensures the site does the right work over a 3-to-5-year horizon. This work supports the maintenance planning and execution teams

- Maintenance planning team ensure the site does the right work at the right time over a 1-week to 1-year horizon.

- Maintenance execution teams ensure the site does the right work at the right time, the right way over a shift to 2-week horizon.

- Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) to identify and resolve equipment failures and process inefficiencies

- Develop and implement reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) strategies to optimize equipment performance and reduce downtime

- Perform failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) to proactively identify potential failure modes and their impacts

- Utilize statistical analysis and predictive maintenance techniques to forecast equipment failures and recommend preventive actions

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement reliability improvement initiatives and track their effectiveness

- Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and report on reliability metrics

- Provide technical expertise and training to maintenance and operations teams on reliability best practices

- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in reliability engineering

- Conduct site assessments and audits to ensure compliance with reliability standards and procedures

- Prepare and present comprehensive reports on reliability performance and improvement recommendations to management

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field)

- Minimum of 10 years of experience in reliability engineering or a related field

- Strong knowledge of root cause analysis (RCA), failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) methodologies

- Proficiency in statistical analysis and data analysis software (e.g., Minitab, JMP)

- Experience with predictive maintenance techniques and technologies

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

- Technical report writing

- Experience in mining or heavy industry preferred

- Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification preferred

- Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) certification preferred

- Knowledge of industry standards and best practices in reliability engineering

- Understanding of mining operations and equipment

Additional Information

Safety

- Continually demonstrates the attributes and behaviors of a Safety Leader.

- Hazard identification – minimum 2 per week

- Task Observation - minimum 1 per week

People Skills

- Confident and articulate written and verbal communicator.

- Ability to inspire and influence others.

- Capable negotiator.

Scheduling Skills

- Ability to self-manage the achievement of multiple deliverables within a set timeframe.

- Ability to set priorities for self and others.

- Ability to logically sequence tasks and activities to achieve the desired outcome.

Technical Skills

- Structured Maintenance Strategy Development (RCM/FMEA/PMO)

- Root Cause Analysis Facilitator

- Advanced Microsoft Excel

- Advanced CMMS user

- Advanced data analysis (i.e. MS Power BI, Tableau, etc.)

- Technical report writing

WHAT'S ON OFFER:

- Competitive salary, incentives and relocation support

- 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

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