UNDERGROUND MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
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WHAT DOES AGNICO EAGLE VALUE?
At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equity, family and responsibility. Why? Because they express who we are, and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years. We value you – your unique set of skills and experience. We value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to our company. And, we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment and make a positive contribution to our local communities.
ABOUT OUR OPERATION
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Agnico Eagle Mines' Detour Lake Mine is situated on the traditional homelands of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, Moose Cree First Nation, and Taykwa Tagamou Nation. In honoring our relationships with and commitments to our Partner Nations, Agnico Eagle prioritizes the hiring of members from these Nations. Additionally, Agnico Eagle has entered into an agreement with the Métis Nation of Ontario, and therefore, we also prioritize citizens of the Métis Nation of Ontario. To support this commitment, members from these Nations seeking employment opportunities at the Detour Lake Mine are encouraged to self-identify during the job application process. This ensures that we can consider your application appropriately in line with our dedication to supporting our Partner Nations.
In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Agnico Eagle Mining (AEM) is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. Accommodation is available, upon request, for candidates participating in the recruitment process.
YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:
Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, you will be part of the Underground Maintenance Department. You will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.
•Mine Construction & Commissioning Support Overview:
+ Work closely with the Mine Maintenance Superintendent as well as the project and engineering teams during the mine development and construction phases
+ Provide maintenance input into the design and selection of all underground mobile equipment and fixed infrastructure
+ Participate in equipment commissioning and testing, ensuring maintainability and operational readiness in accordance with the Ontario Mine’s Act and Regulations
•Mobile Equipment Fleet Planning & Requirements:
+ Determine the optimal mobile equipment fleet composition required for current development and future production phases
+ Work with the onsite Planning and Reliability teams to provide detailed maintenance strategies, including preventative maintenance schedules and spare parts requirements for the mobile fleet (e.g., jumbos, LHDs, trucks, utility vehicles, etc.)
•Fixed Infrastructure Planning & Requirements (Air, Water, Electrical):
+ Collaborate with various construction parties on the design and specification of all underground fixed infrastructure related to maintenance,
including:
- Ventilation Systems: Define maintenance strategies for main fans, auxiliary fans, regulators, and associated ductin
- Pumping Systems: Develop maintenance plans for dewatering pumps, sumps, and associated piping networks.
- Electrical Distribution: Plan maintenance for substations, transformers, switchgear, cabling, and lighting systems
- Utility Infrastructure: Consider maintenance needs for compressed air lines, potable water lines, and communications systems
- Identify critical spare parts and long-lead items for fixed infrastructure
•Future Work Plan Development:
+ Establish the foundational maintenance work breakdown structures, procedures, and standards for both mobile and fixed assets
+ Develop initial preventative maintenance (PM) schedules and job plans
+ Specify the requirements for a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS/EAM) and assist in its implementation from the outset
•Maintenance Strategy & Best Practices:
+ Develop and implement proactive maintenance strategies (e.g., RCM, FMECA) to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime from the start
+ Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for maintenance and asset performance
•Cost Control & Budget Input:
+ Provide critical input into the capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operational expenditure (OPEX) budgeting for the maintenance department
+ Identify cost-effective solutions for maintenance during the development phase and for future operations
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
•Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related experience would be a large asset
•Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in underground mining maintenance, with a strong background in both mobile equipment and fixed infrastructure would also be a definite asset
•Proven ability to translate operational needs into practical maintenance plans and infrastructure requirements
•Familiarity with underground air, water, and electrical distribution systems
•Experience with CMMS (e.g., SAP, JDE)
•Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint
Your Work Schedule:
•Schedule: 4 days of work followed by 3 days off at our Detour Lake mine site.
•Accommodations and meals are provided on site at no cost to the employee. Agnico Eagle provides transportation to and from the mine site and will accommodate to cover other travelling expenses according to your location of residence in Canada.
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Job:
Administration
Primary Location:
Ontario-Cochrane
Organization:
Agnico Eagle Mines
Schedule:
Full-time
Shift Schedule:
4/3
Employment Type Code:
Salaried
Posting End Date:
Jul 12, 2025, 10:59:00 PM