Senior Mechanical Engineer- EN

Description Improve the processes of today

Define the best practices of tomorrow

At Côté Gold, we focus on what we contribute, not just what we extract. We believe that in order for prosperity to be sustained, it must be shared, it must support the well-being of our employees and our communities, and it must be achieved with minimal impact to the environment.

Côté Gold is being developed in partnership with the Mattagami First Nation, Flying Post First Nation and Métis Nation of Ontario, Region 3.

The open-pit gold mine is a joint venture between IAMGOLD and Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd. and is operated by IAMGOLD. We are located near Gogama, Ontario, with access to stable infrastructure and strong connections with our local communities.

Accessing Opportunities at Côté Gold

IAMGOLD is committed to treating all people in a way that respects their dignity and independence. Should you require any support or accommodation during the recruitment process or otherwise, please notify us when you apply and we will work to meet your accessibility needs.

SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER (MILL)

Reporting to the Chief Mechanical Engineer, the Senior Mechanical Engineer's role is to use their knowledge to develop, implement and improve the maintenance program. They are also responsible to develop strategies to improve plant reliability and to troubleshoot recurring mechanical issues to find the root cause and the solution to it. They must technically support the various operation, engineering and maintenance teams in order to achieve production, availability, cost and health and safety targets.

Key Responsibilities

Area 1:

Develop, implement and ensure compliance with the maintenance program.

- Originates and develops analysis methods to determine reliability of components, equipment and processes.

- Acquires and analyzes data. Prepares diagrams, charts, drawings, calculations and reports to define reliability problems and make recommendations for improvements.

- Conducts an analysis of reliability problems and investigates to determine the required reliability approach for the particular situation, with consideration given to the cost limitations for equipment uptime/downtime, repair/replacement costs and weight, size and availability of materials/equipment.

- Review maintenance plan modifications request (frequency, nature of the task, PM/PdM improvement)

- Develop standards jobs, methods and procedures for maintenance and operation of mechanical equipment.

- Investigate and analyze the root causes of recurring failures (RCA) and propose solutions to eliminate problems.

- Use the CMMS (Oracle eAM) to extract datas to work on the bad actors

- Supervise and inspect the installation, modification and commissioning of mechanical systems

- Develop maintenance standards, schedules and programs and provide guidance to industrial maintenance crews

- Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems

- Prepare contract documents and evaluate tenders for industrial maintenance

Area 2

Manage projects and modifications related to mechanical engineering.

- Analyze management of change requests from Operation to understand the plus-value based on facts

- Lead the management of change process from the request to the final implementation

- Supervise and inspect the installation and operation of new modifications.

- Design, modify and validate mechanical engineering drawings and plans.

- Coordinate the realization of projects with the various departments and contractors.

- Prepare feasibility studies, material cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications.

- Ensure the quality and revision of drawings and technical documentation of mechanical equipment in the system.

- Ensure compliance with and application of mechanical standards, laws and codes.

- Provide expert advice on site on mechanical engineering procedures and practices related to mechanical maintenance.

Area 3

Technically support the operation, engineering and maintenance teams.

- Conducts analysis of maintainability problems and investigates to determine the outage required for the particular situation, with consideration given to cost limitations for equipment uptime/downtime, repair/replacement costs and weight, size and availability of materials/equipment.

- Determines cost advantages of alternatives and develops action plans that comply with demands for timely repair of processes/equipment.

- Participate in various maintenance projects and business improvement initiatives.

- Provide technical expertise, support and training to the junior engineers

- Act as a technical advisor for a variety of internal and external requests.

- Write reports and prepare technical documents to support decision-making.

- Develop and review procedures and training for equipment repair.

Area 4

Work collaboratively with others to deliver innovative continuous improvement opportunities.

- Seek and implement best-in-class practices.

- Propose new methods to meet challenges of mechanical engineering.

- Identify training and development opportunities for the team.

- Keep abreast of trends in engineering and impart to Cote Gold.

- Provide new approaches, methods or policies to optimize performance and ensure compliance with industry regulations and organizational standards.

- Continuously seek to improve technical knowledge and skills.

- Conduct research and benchmarking to support decision-making and improve mechanical processes, technologies and methodologies used for the operation.

Job Qualifications

Minimum Requirements And Nice To Haves

minimum qualifications, formal education, certifications or equivalents

- Post-secondary degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required.

- Registration (or eligibility to register) as an Engineer in Ontario (PEO).

Work experience - Nature & Length

- A minimum of 8 years of related work experience.

- Previous experience in open pit mining or mineral processing (specifically gold processing) is considered an asset.

Additional Qualifications - Competency Requirements

- Knowledge of reliability best practices.

- Proficiency in computer applications and maintenance softwares.

- A valid Ontario driver’s license is required.

- Ability to communicate effectively.

- Ability to work independently and in team settings.

- Ability to work effectively under pressure.

- Good observational and analytical skills.

- Very organized individual.

- Strategic thinker with high degree or rigor.

- Effective change agent and team player

What We Offer

IAMGOLD believes in rewarding outstanding performance with an equally outstanding total rewards package. Our attractive offerings include:

- Competitive Salary and Bonus

- Extended Health, Dental and Insurance Benefit Coverage

- Health Spending Account

- Fitness & Wellness Subsidy

- Employee & Family Assistance Program

- Registered Pension Plan with Company Match

- Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company Match

- TFSA & RRSP

- Electric Vehicle Subsidy

Empowering People – Extraordinary Performance

IAMGOLD is a leading mid-tier Canadian gold producer with operating gold mines on three continents. We are in growth-mode, with a robust pipeline of development and exploration projects in Canada, South America and Africa. Throughout our 30 year history, we have demonstrated our commitment to responsible and sustainable mining practices, and our

Zero Harm®

commitment ensures that we continually strive to reach the highest standards in human health and safety, minimize our impact on the environment and support the development of the local communities in which we proudly operate. IAMGOLD was recently recognized by the Corporate Knights magazine on its

Top 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada

list.

Primary Location

Canada

Work Locations

06 - Cote Gold Mine Site

Job

Operations

Organization

Cote Gold

Job Posting

Apr 15, 2025, 12:03:31 PM