Mechanical Engineer-in-Training

Gowest Gold Ltd; Timmins; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Gowest Gold Ltd in Timmins, Ontario, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer-in-Training to support mill maintenance. You will develop preventive maintenance strategies, analyze equipment performance, and implement solutions to improve safety, availability, and efficiency.

This entry-level role requires an Engineering degree and EIT status; you will work with Operations and Maintenance to drive reliability and regulatory compliance at the Redstone Site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• New graduate or recently graduated EIT.
• Registered as an Engineer-in-Training with PEO, or eligible to obtain EIT.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering, maintenance, and reliability practices.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specs.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Develop condition monitoring plans for preventive maintenance.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for mechanical equipment.
• Lead root cause analyses of recurring equipment failures.
• Analyze and trend failure mechanisms for reliability improvements.
• Monitor equipment utilization and availability metrics.
• Design and implement mechanical improvements to equipment and processes.
• Evaluate and standardize equipment to improve spare parts commonality.
• Support development of automated control logic to improve runtime.
• Maintain inventory awareness and identify material needs.
• Contribute to safe, accident-free operation and comply with regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Project coordination

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Read engineering drawings

Interpret specifications

Teamwork

Maintenance reliability concepts

Education

University degree in Mechanical Engineering

EIT registration or eligible

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Since 2009, Gowest Gold has expanded its land holdings to over 120 square kilometres in the prolific Timmins gold camp. Our properties are strategically positioned along key geological structures, including the underexplored Pipestone Fault, associated with the gold-rich Porcupine-Destor Fault system, which has produced over 145 million ounces of gold across the Abitibi Greenstone Belt.

Today, with full ownership of both the Bradshaw Mine and the Redstone Mill, Gowest is uniquely positioned as a fully integrated and growing gold company, advancing from resource production while unlocking long-term potential across our land package.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Mill Maintenance General Foreman, the Mechanical Engineer-in-Training (EIT) supports the operation of the mill by providing technical expertise in equipment reliability, maintenance planning, asset management, and mechanical improvement projects. Working closely with Operations and Maintenance, the incumbent develops preventive maintenance strategies, analyzes equipment performance, investigates failures, and implements solutions that improve the safety, availability, and effectiveness of mill equipment. The role provides practical engineering experience while contributing to operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and the achievement of production objectives.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop condition monitoring plans that support the site's preventive maintenance program.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for site mechanical equipment.
• Lead root cause analyses of recurring equipment failures and track corrective actions through to completion.
• Analyze and trend failure mechanisms to identify reliability improvement opportunities.
• Develop, monitor, and report on equipment utilization and availability metrics.
• Design and implement mechanical improvements to existing equipment and processes.
• Evaluate, resize, and standardize equipment to optimize performance and improve spare parts commonality.
• Support the development and optimization of automated control logic to improve equipment runtime and performance.
• Maintain inventory awareness and identify material and equipment requirements for planned maintenance activities.
• Actively contribute to a safe, healthy, and cooperative work environment with a strong commitment to achieving an accident-free operation.
• Comply with all applicable federal and provincial legislation, regulations, and legal requirements.
• Adhere to all corporate policies, procedures, and site standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• New graduate or recently graduated EIT.
• Registered as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), or eligible to obtain EIT registration.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, equipment maintenance, and reliability practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, project coordination, and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, maintenance documentation, and technical manuals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance programs and practices.
• Basic knowledge of reliability engineering principles and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Ability to analyze equipment performance data, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
• Ability to prepare technical reports, recommendations, and supporting documentation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• The role is located at the Redstone Site, which is approximately 35 kilometers southeast of Timmins, Ontario, Canada.
• This posting is for an existing role at Gowest.
• The ideal candidate for the role will work a schedule of 5 days on and 2 off, 8-hour days.
• Although you will be assigned a work schedule, this is not a guaranteed schedule of hours, and your work hours may vary with the needs of the company.
• Gowest Gold promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a zero-tolerance policy with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs on site.

Gowest Gold is an equal opportunity employer, values diversity in its workforce, and encourages applications from qualified candidates. Wherever possible, accommodations are made for qualified applicants with self-declared disabilities. Gowest Gold thanks all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Company reserves the right to administer relevant tests to shortlisted candidates selected for interviews, in an effort to determine their suitability and the preparedness of those candidates to accept and perform in the role for which they have applied.