Reliability Technician

Discovery Silver Corp. TSX:DSV, OTCQX:DSVSF; Timmins; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the precious metals sector is seeking a Fixed Reliability Technician to enhance asset management and reliability practices. The role involves collaborating on maintenance strategies, executing reliability programs, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have a technical background and significant experience in asset management, contributing to a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in asset management and maintenance practices.
• Experience with manual and computerized maintenance planning systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to drive performance improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support fixed Asset Management site teams in maintenance decisions.
• Lead site equipment root cause analysis to eliminate failures.
• Manage the predictive maintenance program.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Data-driven decision-making

Root cause analysis

Performance improvement initiatives

Education

Degree, Technical Diploma, Valid Trades Certificate

Job description

Discovery is an Americas-focused precious metals company with a diversified portfolio. Our Mission is to deliver sustainable value for all stakeholders by operating in a safe and responsible manner and having a positive impact on local communities.

Located in and around the City of Timmins, Ontario, Porcupine has two underground and one open pit mines. A continuous operation for over 100 years that provides a great work-life balance. Employees from diverse backgrounds are empowered through engagement, involvement, and growth opportunities in the workplace.

Location

Timmins, Ontario

Schedule

5x2

Purpose

The Fixed Reliability Technician is responsible for implementing a culture of reliability at their respective work site. The Reliability Technician will work closely with the Strategies and Budget Planners to ensure strategies in SAP and budgets are reflective of the latest analysis.

Key Outcomes Include

• Support fixed Asset Management site teams to make key maintenance decisions through best-in-class asset strategies, life cycle cost modeling, and reliability principles.
• Provide insights into equipment reliability, risk mitigation, operate for reliability, and loss prevention initiatives.
• Execute reliability programs across Porcupine’s fixed/mobile Asset Management functions, including defect elimination and operate for reliability.
• Communicate Asset Management and reliability best practices and technical vision across site teams.
• Lead or support site equipment root cause analysis to eliminate recurring failures.

Responsibilities

Safety Compliance

• Demonstrate proactive leadership in achieving a Discovery Porcupine culture of safety and health.
• Actively promote Discovery’s safety standards and improvement initiatives.

Oversee Life Cycle Cost and Asset Strategies

• Review and optimize asset strategies using detailed RCM or PMO methodologies.
• Collaborate with Reliability/Asset Strategy Specialists to determine asset criticality and prioritize strategy development.
• Identify critical spares and provide recommendations regarding stock levels.
• Develop appropriate risk mitigation plans for critical equipment.

Deliver Best Practices for Reliability Initiatives

• Own the Fixed Asset Management Defect Elimination program, ensuring reliability and defect elimination principles are ingrained across the Asset Management value chain.
• Utilize root cause analysis to determine effective solutions and share learnings across the portfolio.
• Continuously analyze maintenance data for potential improvements across all Asset Management elements.
• Participate in strategic planning and annual maintenance and operating budgets.
• Manage the predictive maintenance program (oil analysis, vibration analysis, infrared technology).
• Document and report on equipment performance and maintenance activities.

Training and Education

• Degree, Technical Diploma, Valid Trades Certificate, or equivalent experience/training.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in asset management and maintenance practices.
• Experience with manual and computerized maintenance planning systems.
• Experience with change, communication, and knowledge management methodologies.
• Experience implementing Asset Management principles and best practices.
• Experience with root cause analysis and developing solutions to reduce losses.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to drive performance improvement initiatives.
• Ability to assess information quickly for diagnosing problems and opportunities.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across functions.
• Data-driven decision-making skills.

We understand no candidate will meet every single qualification. If your experience is slightly different but you believe you can bring value to the role, we’d love to hear from you!

As an equal opportunity employer, Discovery is committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Accommodations are available upon request for all stages of the selection process.