Maintenance Engineer in Training

Baffinland; Kugluktuk; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading northern mining company is seeking motivated Engineers in Training to join their Maintenance and Reliability teams. This role offers hands-on experience in either maintenance or reliability engineering, tailored to your interests. You will assist in developing strategies to improve maintenance performance, analyze equipment performance, and collaborate with various technical professionals. Ideal for recent graduates looking to build a career in northern mining operations.

Qualifications

• Eligible for registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with a Canadian provincial engineering association.
• Internship, co-op, or practical experience in mining or maintenance environments is preferred.
• Familiarity with reliability concepts like RCM, FMEA, and RCA.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing maintenance performance improvement strategies.
• Analyze equipment performance data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Support root cause analysis and reliability-centered maintenance tasks.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Overview

At Baffinland, we work and live beyond the Arctic Circle, mining iron ore at our Mary River Property, located in the Qikiqtani Region of Nunavut on Baffin Island; one of the world’s most captivating and seldom seen destinations. We are a unique company with a strong management who have amassed specialty experience on northern mining projects through all phases of Inuit consultation, permitting, construction and operation. Our workforce brings together the modern practice of safe, sustainable mining and the enduring value of a traditional culture, which is rapidly advancing. The result is a work and community experience you won\'t find anywhere else. We are looking for people ready to share, build, and grow with our company.

Baffinland Iron Mines is seeking motivated and detail-oriented Engineers in Training (EITs) to join our Maintenance and Reliability teams. These roles are part of a structured graduate development program designed to build technical expertise within a high-performance mining operation in the Canadian Arctic. Successful candidates will gain hands-on experience in either maintenance engineering or reliability engineering, depending on business needs and the candidate’s interests and strengths. Maintenance Engineers in Training will report to the Maintenance Manager and support the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of maintenance activities for equipment and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, implementation, and optimization of maintenance performance improvement strategies for mining equipment and facilities.
• Analyze equipment performance data and failure modes to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Support root cause analysis (RCA), reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), and condition monitoring activities.
• Work closely with maintenance, operations, and planning teams to support day-to-day reliability tasks and long-term asset management initiatives.
• Collaborate with drill and blast, mining engineers and other technical professionals to create cross-functional synergies.
• Assist managers in setting OPEX/CAPEX budgets by advising on technical analyses.
• Participate in inspections, audits, and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain detailed records and reports on maintenance and reliability metrics.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and regulatory guidelines required in a high-risk industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Eligible for registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with a Canadian provincial engineering association.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a remote Arctic environment on a fly-in/fly-out rotational schedule.
• Internship, co-op, or practical experience in mining, heavy industry, or maintenance environments.
• Familiarity with maintenance systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and reliability concepts (RCM, FMEA, RCA).
• Passion for maintenance excellence, operational efficiency, and long-term asset health.