Mining Engineer, Maintenance and Reliability

Finning Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Mining Engineer, where you'll enhance maintenance and reliability in mining operations. In this permanent, full-time role, you will optimize equipment performance, develop preventive maintenance schedules, and collaborate with industry experts. This exciting opportunity allows you to contribute to the safe extraction of mineral resources while gaining hands-on experience. Enjoy a flexible work schedule, benefits from day one, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. If you're ready to tackle new challenges and make a real impact, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Flexible option plan benefits

Matching pension contributions

Employee Share Purchase program

RRSP and TFSA options

Paid vacation with increasing allowance

Qualifications

• 5+ years in mining technical roles focusing on maintenance and reliability.
• Experience with CMMS like SAP or Maximo is essential.
• Strong understanding of reliability centered maintenance principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize preventive maintenance schedules.
• Analyze equipment performance data for reliability improvements.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance maintenance efficiency.

Skills

Mining Engineering

Reliability Engineering

Maintenance Planning

Problem-Solving

Project Management

Education

Post-secondary education in Mining Engineering

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

MS Project

Excel

Civil CAD

Vulcan

Deswik

Job description

Company: Number of Openings: 1 Worker Type: Permanent Position Overview: Are you passionate about enhancing maintenance and reliability in mining operations?

Join Finning as a Mining Engineer and play a crucial role in optimizing equipment performance and maintenance efficiency at one of our premier customer sites.
You'll be at the forefront of developing preventive maintenance schedules, analyzing equipment data, and optimizing condition-based monitoring technologies. This is your chance to work alongside industry experts, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to the safe and efficient extraction of mineral resources.

If you're ready to take on new challenges and be part of a dynamic team, we want to hear from you! Job Description:

• Work with the maintenance planning team to develop and optimize preventive maintenance schedules that align with production requirements and equipment availability.
• Analyze equipment performance and failure data to identify recurring issues and recommend reliability improvements.
• Collaborate with maintenance supervisors in the field to optimize workflow processes, reduce equipment downtime, and improve overall maintenance efficiency.
• Participate in root cause analysis of equipment failures and develop action plans to prevent recurrence.
• Support the optimization of condition-based monitoring technologies to transition from reactive to predictive maintenance strategies.
• Integrate within the production planning, maintenance, and reliability teams to provide recommendations for daily practices on site.
• Foster strong communication with the customer's Mining Automation team to enhance planning and maintenance efficiency.
• Stay updated with industry best practices, technological advancements, and emerging trends in mine planning, maintenance, and reliability.
• Promote and ensure adherence to all safety standards and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a mining technical role, including mine planning, reliability, maintenance planning/scheduling, or operations.
• Post-secondary education in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in BC or Alberta is an asset.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as SAP, Maximo, or similar platforms.
• Proficiency in using office programs like MS Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated understanding of best practices in mine design, planning, and operations.
• Knowledge of reliability centered maintenance (RCM) principles and predictive maintenance technologies.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and project management skills.
• Technical proficiency in mine planning software such as Civil CAD, Vulcan, Deswik, or similar tools.
• Commitment to safety and risk management in mining operations.

Note:

• This position will be based out of our Mildred Lake office location in Fort McMurray.
• Permanent, full-time role.
• 4 x 3, Monday – Thursday shift.
• Flexible option plan benefits with varying levels of coverage from day one.
• Matching pension contributions to help you save for the future.
• Employee Share Purchase program with matching contributions.
• RRSP and TFSA options through Sunlife.
• Paid vacation with an increasing allowance based on years of service.

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do notdiscriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities.Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.