Senior Specialist, Mill Maintenance

Iamgold; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gold mining company is seeking a Senior Specialist in Mill Maintenance near Gogama, Ontario. This pivotal role focuses on maintaining operational reliability, integrity, and performance of mill assets. Responsibilities include developing maintenance strategies, overseeing a reliability program, and conducting failure analyses. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in a mineral processing plant and a relevant mechanical trade or engineering degree. Attractive compensation and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary and Bonus

Health Spending Account

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related work experience in a mineral processing plant.
• Previous experience in the mining industry is preferred.
• Strong understanding of maintenance processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop maintenance business risk register and contingency plans.
• Conduct detailed technical evaluations to scope maintenance jobs.
• Implement and improve reliability programs.

Skills

Proficiency in computer applications

Strong communication skills

Time-management skills

Understanding of electrical networks

Education

Relevant mechanical trade or engineering degree

CMRP certification

Tools

MS Office

Oracle

AutoCAD

Job description

Improve the processes of today Define the best practices of tomorrow

At Côté Gold, we focus on what we contribute, not just what we extract. We believe that in order for prosperity to be sustained, it must be shared, it must support the well-being of our employees and our communities, and it must be achieved with minimal impact to the environment.

Côté Gold is being developed in partnership with the Mattagami First Nation, Flying Post First Nation and Métis Nation of Ontario, Region 3.

The open-pit gold mine is a joint venture between IAMGOLD and Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd. and is operated by IAMGOLD. We are located near Gogama, Ontario, with access to stable infrastructure and strong connections with our local communities.

Accessing Opportunities at Côté Gold

IAMGOLD is committed to treating all people in a way that respects their dignity and independence. Should you require any support or accommodation during the recruitment process or otherwise, please notify us when you apply and we will work to meet your accessibility needs.

SENIOR SPECIALIST, MILL MAINTENANCE

The Senior Specialist, Mill Maintenance, is a pivotal role dedicated to ensuring the sustained reliability, integrity, and optimal performance of mill assets during continuous operation. This role transcends routine maintenance by focusing on proactive strategies that minimize downtime, enhance equipment lifespan, and mitigate production risks. The specialist serves as a technical authority, providing expert guidance in job scoping, meticulously planning resource allocation in collaboration with the planning department, and conducting in-depth failure analysis to prevent recurrence.

Furthermore, the role involves the strategic oversight of the reliability program, direct management of the Reliability Technician and Lubrication Technician, and the development and implementation of a comprehensive asset reliability and integrity program. By leveraging advanced analytical tools and methodologies, the Senior Specialist ensures the communication and mitigation of production risks, ultimately contributing to the mill\'s operational efficiency and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Area 1:

• Develop the maintenance business risk register and contingencies plans.
• Conduct detailed technical evaluations to accurately scope maintenance jobs, ensuring all necessary tasks are identified and planned for.
• Collaborate closely with the planning department to optimize resource allocation, including tools, manpower, and spare parts, for critical maintenance activities.
• Develop comprehensive work packages and detailed procedures, ensuring clarity and efficiency in execution.
• Contribute to the strategic planning of maintenance schedules, prioritizing critical tasks and minimizing production downtime.
• Act as a technical liaison between the maintenance team and other departments, ensuring seamless communication and coordination.

Area 2:

In-depth failure analysis and proactive reliability program oversight

• Employ advanced failure analysis techniques (e.g., root cause analysis, fault tree analysis, Weibull analysis) to identify underlying causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the reliability program, focusing on predictive and preventive maintenance strategies.
• Directly manage the Reliability Technician and Lubrication Technician, providing technical mentorship, performance evaluations, and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for equipment reliability, generating detailed reports and recommendations for improvement.
• Champion the use of condition monitoring technologies and data analysis to anticipate and prevent equipment failures.

Area 3:

Development and implementation of a robust asset reliability and integrity program

• Develop and implement a comprehensive asset reliability and integrity program, encompassing criticality assessments, risk management, and performance monitoring.
• Conduct annual criticality assessments of mill assets, utilizing tools like ACR (Asset Criticality Ranking) to prioritize maintenance efforts and allocate resources effectively.
• Analyze and mitigate the probability and consequences of asset failures, employing methodologies like RPN (Risk Priority Number) to quantify and manage risks.
• Develop and implement a system for communicating production risks associated with each asset, ensuring stakeholders are informed and prepared.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices in asset reliability and integrity management.
• Build and maintain the asset historical data, and ensure that the data is used to improve the maintenance program.

Area 4:

Continuous improvement and knowledge leadership.

• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement in maintenance processes, reliability strategies, and asset management practices.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in maintenance and reliability engineering.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and training within the maintenance team, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Develop and maintain documentation, including procedures, standards, and best practice guides, to ensure consistent and effective maintenance operations.
• Lead or participate in reliability centered maintenance (RCM) events.

Minimum Requirements and Nice To Haves

minimum qualifications, formal education, certifications or equivalents

• Relevant mechanical trade, technologist, or engineering degree in mechanics.
• Certification in the field of education (Red Seal, PEO, etc.).
• CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional) certification is highly desirable

Work experience - Nature & Length

• 10+ years of related work experience in a mineral processing plant.
• Previous experience in the mining industry is preferred.

Additional qualifications - Competency requirements

• Proficiency in computer applications and software, specifically MS Office, Oracle, AutoCAD.
• Strong interpersonal, written, verbal communication skills.
• Well organized, works well independently and in team settings, possesses good time-management skills, and is able to work effectively under pressure.
• Strong understanding in electrical network (low, medium and high voltage), North American and European standards, process control architecture and deployment on large projects.
• Strong understanding of Maintenance processes.
• Strong technical writing skills.

What We Offer

IAMGOLD believes in rewarding outstanding performance with an equally outstanding total rewards package. Our attractive offerings include:

● Competitive Salary and Bonus ● Extended Health, Dental and Insurance Benefit Coverage ● Health Spending Account ● Fitness & Wellness Subsidy ● Employee & Family Assistance Program ● Registered Pension Plan with Company Match ● Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company Match ● TFSA & RRSP ● Electric Vehicle Subsidy

Empowering People – Extraordinary Performance

I AMGOLD is a leading mid-tier gold producer and developer based in Canada, with operating mines in North America and West Africa. Throughout our 30 year history, we have demonstrated our commitment to responsible and sustainable mining practices, and our Zero Harm commitment ensures that we continually strive to reach the highest standards in human health and safety, minimize our impact on the environment and support the development of the local communities in which we proudly operate.

At IAMGOLD we believe that by engaging, empowering and supporting each other, we can achieve extraordinary performance. Our core values guide us; we are driven to excellence in everything we do, we are accountable and operate with transparency, we conduct ourselves with respect and embrace diversity, we grow with teamwork, learning and innovation.

IAMGOLD is proud to be recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index.