Reliability Specialist

Equinox Gold Corp.; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinox Gold Corp. is seeking an Asset Reliability Specialist to join our team in Geraldton, Ontario.

Reporting to the Asset Management Superintendent, this role supports the safe and productive operation of support loaders and wheel dozers of varying weights. The position emphasizes maintaining records in CMMS, designing a CBM program, pursuing continuous improvement, and collaborating with planners to establish repair best practices.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and safety-conscious.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• 2+ years of maintenance experience preferred.
• Asset Reliability Specialist or similar role experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and accurate records and plans within the computerized maintenance management system related to equipment specifications, bills of materials (BOM), and failure history.
• Design and manage the condition-based maintenance (CBM) program.
• Identify and manage a system of continuous improvement to ensure resolution of chronic "bad actor" equipment.
• Work closely with maintenance planners to support the creation of equipment repair best practices.
• Investigate new technologies to support reliability improvements.
• Analyze significant equipment failures to determine root causes.
• Maintain equipment history and perform analysis to identify future trends.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Self-motivated

Multitasking

Independent worker

Communication skills

Maintenance experience

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Oracle/JD Edwards

SAP

Job description

Equinox Gold is a growth-focused Canadian mining company operation in the Americas, with projects in Canada, the USA, Mexico, and Nicaragua. We have five operating gold mines and a clear path to achieve more than one million ounces of annual gold production from a pipeline of development and expansion projects. Equinox Gold's team of proven and experienced mining professionals identify promising assets and develop them into world-class mines that operate to the highest environmental, social and safety standards. We are looking for individuals who want to be part of this high-functioning team and are committed to the Company's success, just as we are dedicated to developing our people. We invite you to join our team as Equinox Gold works to achieve its vision of becoming the premier Americas gold producer.

Job Summary

We are seeking an Asset Reliability Specialist to join our team. Reporting to the Asset Management Superintendent, the Asset Reliability Specialist is responsible for supporting the safe and productive operation of support loaders and wheel dozers of varying operating weights.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and accurate records and plans within the computerized maintenance management system related to equipment specifications, bills of materials (BOM), and failure history.
• Design and manage the condition-based maintenance (CBM) program.
• Identify and manage a system of continuous improvement to ensure resolution of chronic "bad actor" equipment.
• Work closely with maintenance planners to support the creation of equipment repair best practices.
• Investigate new technologies to support reliability improvements.
• Analyze significant equipment failures to determine root causes.
• Maintain equipment history and perform analysis to identify future trends.

Required Experience and Skill Set

• Self-motivated and safety-conscious.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Candidates must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems such as Oracle or JD Edwards is required, with SAP preferred.
• Care and control of all predictive maintenance equipment, including vibration analyzers, thermal imaging devices, strobes, and tachometers.
• 2+ years of maintenance experience preferred.
• Asset Reliability Specialist or similar role experience preferred.

Job Conditions

• This position is based in Geraldton, Ontario.

Certifications

• Vibration Analysis Level II Certification preferred.
• Infrared Thermography Level I Certification preferred.
• Ultrasound Level I Certification preferred.
• Oil Analysis Level I Certification preferred.
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) preferred.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering.

The salary range for this position is from$129,828.00to$157,176.00.