Reliability Technician (Fixed)

Orla Mining; Unorganized Kenora District; On-site; CAD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined contribution pension plan

Employer match up to 4%

Job summary

Equinox Gold’s Musselwhite Mine is seeking a Reliability Technician (Fixed). You will safeguard asset health and reliability of fixed assets, collaborating with the Reliability Supervisor and execution teams in a fly-in, fly-out operation on a 14 days on / 14 days off schedule, 12-hour shifts.

You bring 3+ years in mining, journeyperson or engineering credentials, and proficiency with precision tech and diagnostics. A strong safety mindset and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a mining environment (ore processing, crushing, grinding, leach/CIP).
• MLT1/VCAT1/UT/NDT or Thermography training preferred.
• Journeyperson certification or engineering/technical diploma preferred.
• Desktop computer literacy required.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent written/spoken communication.
• Commitment to safety and socially responsible practices.
• Self-directed team player in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Audit and develop detailed PM documentation to ensure asset reliability.
• Guide execution team in the use of precision technologies (laser alignment, oil analysis).
• Support lubrication program adherence and fixed asset maintenance elimination.
• Centralize manuals and documentation for fixed assets.
• Create PdM-based work orders and RCFA investigations.
• Conduct predictive diagnostics and recommend defect elimination projects.
• Perform vibration, thermography, and ultrasonic route completions.
• Drive continuous improvement across site fixed assets.

Skills

Mining experience

Precision technologies

Desktop computer literacy

Safety minded

Strong communication

Team player

Education

Journeyperson certification

Engineering/technical diploma

Tools

MLT1

VCAT1

UT

NDT

Thermography

Job description

Reliability Technician (Fixed)

Musselwhite Mine

Are you looking to make your mark and grow your career with a company on the rise? We'd love to have you on our team!

Equinox Gold is a growth-focused gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, operating a diversified portfolio of high-quality, long-life mines across the Canada, United States, Mexico and Nicaragua. Guided by our core values of integrity, excellence, accountability, and teamwork, we foster a safe, inclusive, and rewarding workplace where a talented, experienced team works together to deliver reliable operations, responsible mining, and long-term value to its shareholders and host communities.

Build your career at Musselwhite — a proven, high-quality underground gold mine in Northwestern Ontario, joining our portfolio through the 2026 merger with Orla Mining. Operating since 1997, Musselwhite has produced more than six million ounces of gold and continues to deliver strong results. We're investing in modern, lower-emission equipment, tele-remote and autonomous technologies, and a structure that empowers our teams to make decisions faster. We're also proud of our long-standing First Nations partnerships, dating back to the 1992. Backed by the scale and growth ambitions of Equinox Gold, there's never been a better time to join our team.

Purpose:

Reporting to the Reliability Supervisor, the Fixed Reliability Technician is responsible for asset health, integrity, and reliability of fixed assets.

Responsibilities include:

• Work alongside Long-Range Planner to audit & develop detailed PM documentation to ensure reliability of fixed assets
• Provide guidance in the use of precision technologies (laser alignment, oil analysis) to Execution team members
• Maintenance elimination activities through research and implementation of the best materials for the application
• Centralize equipment manuals and documentation for fixed assets
• Site-wide fixed lubrication program adherence
• Predictive diagnostic analysis, evaluation, and recommendations
• Vibration, thermography, and ultrasonic route completion
• Create execution work orders based on PdM defect reporting
• Perform RCFA’s for mechanical failures and recommend defect elimination projects

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years experience in a mining environment: ore processing crushing, grinding, gravity concentration, dewatering, leach/CIP, stripping, conveying and refining
• MLT1, VCAT1, UT, NDT, or Thermography training preferred
• Certified Journeyperson in good standing, or completed secondary education with diploma or degree in engineering or technical field preferred
• Desktop computer literacy
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong commitment to working in a safe, socially-responsible manner
• Self-directed team player with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Working Conditions:

• The Musselwhite gold mine in northwestern Ontario is a fly-in, fly‑out operations and the schedule for this position will consist of 14 days on and 14 days off, 12 hours per day.

Compensation:

• The salary for this position is CAD $140,400.00 per year, depending on skills, experience, and qualifications.
• The Company offers a Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), including an automatic 5% employer contribution, with the option for employees to receive up to an additional 4% employer match on employee