Fixed Plant Reliability Technician

Artemis Gold Inc.; Vanderhoof; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP Matching

Extended Health, Dental & Vision Care

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Programs

Job summary

Artemis Gold Inc. is seeking a Fixed Plant Reliability Technician at the Blackwater Mine Site. The role focuses on reliability and performance of fixed plant equipment, developing strategies to maximize availability and longevity.

You will implement and oversee condition monitoring programs, perform root cause analyses, and collaborate with maintenance teams to improve preventive maintenance and asset health in a mining environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering degree or Red Seal trade certification, or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years of maintenance and reliability experience in a mining environment.
• Strong knowledge of reliability methods (RCM, FMEA, RCA, defect elimination).
• Experience with data analytics, availability and downtime analyses, and MTBF/MTTR.
• Certifications in VCAT-I/II, MLT1, UT, MT, or Thermography are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement reliability improvement strategies for fixed plant equipment.
• Conduct root cause analyses for equipment failures using data and field observations.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to improve preventive maintenance and asset reliability.
• Oversee condition monitoring programs using vibration, oil, thermography, and other NDT methods.
• Analyze availability losses and generate reports to communicate reliability improvements.
• Liaise with supervisors to develop plant improvement proposals for approval.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Reliability engineering

Data analytics

Condition monitoring

Vibration analysis

RCM / FMEA

Education

Engineering degree

Red Seal certification

Tools

Vibration analysis

Oil analysis

Thermography

Job description

Overview

Artemis Gold is a well-financed, growth-oriented gold development company with strong financials aimed at creating shareholder value through the identification, acquisition, and development of gold properties in mining friendly jurisdictions. The Company's current focus is the Blackwater Mine in central British Columbia approximately 160km southwest of Prince George and 450km northeast of Vancouver. The first gold and silver pour at Blackwater was achieved in 2025 and commercial production was declared on May 1, 2025. Artemis Gold trades on TSX-V under the symbol ARTG. For more information visit www.artemisgoldinc.com .

Overview

Artemis Gold is a well-financed, growth-oriented gold development company with strong financials aimed at creating shareholder value through the identification, acquisition, and development of gold properties in mining friendly jurisdictions. The Company's current focus is the Blackwater Mine in central British Columbia approximately 160km southwest of Prince George and 450km northeast of Vancouver. The first gold and silver pour at Blackwater was achieved in 2025 and commercial production was declared on May 1, 2025. Artemis Gold trades on TSX-V under the symbol ARTG. For more information visit www.artemisgoldinc.com .

Reporting to the Superintendent - Fixed Plant Maintenance, Planning & Reliability, the Fixed Plant Reliability Technician is responsible for the reliability and performance of our fixed plant equipment. They will play a key role in developing and implementing strategies to ensure the availability, efficiency, and longevity of our critical fixed plant assets.

Location: Blackwater Mine Site

Schedule: 2 Weeks On - 2 Weeks Off Rotation

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement reliability improvement strategies for fixed plant equipment, including crushers, mills, conveyors, and other essential processing machinery.
• Conduct thorough root cause analyses for equipment failures, utilizing data analytics and field observations to identify and address recurring issues affecting fixed plant reliability.
• Collaborate with maintenance and planning teams to improve preventive maintenance strategies, maintenance task effectiveness, and equipment reliability for fixed plant assets. Implement and oversee condition monitoring programs, utilizing advanced technologies including but not limited to vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermography and other NDT technologies to predict and prevent potential failures in fixed plant machinery.
• Analyze maintenance-related availability losses, including planned and unplanned downtime, equipment delays, repeat failures, and extended repair durations, to identify and prioritize reliability improvements. Maintain accurate records of fixed plant equipment performance, failures, and maintenance activities. Generate reports and analyses to communicate reliability improvements.
• Liaise with maintenance supervisors and superintendents to develop plant improvement project proposals for manager review and approval with a focus on improving plant availability, equipment health, and lower maintenance costs both short term and long term.
• May be required to maintain a clean-shaven appearance (i.e. no facial hair) to ensure the safe and effective use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) associated with assigned duties.
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

• Relevant Engineering degree, relevant Red Seal trade certification, or an equivalent combination of technical training and practical experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of maintenance and reliability experience in a mining environment: crushing, conveying, grinding, gravity concentration, leaching, stripping, and refining.
• Strong knowledge of reliability methods, including RCM, FMEA, RCA, bad-actor elimination, defect elimination, and condition monitoring.
• Proven capability in reliability and maintenance performance analysis, including equipment availability, downtime analysis, MTBF/MTTR analysis, recurring failure investigations, and planned versus unplanned maintenance assessment.
• Preferred training and certifications: VCAT-I or VCAT-II, MLT1, UT, MT, or Thermography
• Ability to interpret equipment, maintenance, and operational data to develop prioritized improvement actions tailored to the specific reliability challenges of fixed plant operations.

Benefits

• RRSP Matching
• Extended Health, Dental & Vision Care
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Programs

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, national origin, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, or any other basis protected by law. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples. Members of Indigenous communities should clearly identify their status on their resume.