Underground Maintenance Engineer

Agnico Eagle; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Agnico Eagle seeks a Maintenance Engineer to join their Underground Maintenance Department. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring operational readiness of equipment while developing maintenance strategies and schedules. You will collaborate closely with project teams and contribute to the development of cost-effective solutions in line with Agnico Eagle's values.

Benefits

Accommodations and meals provided on site at no cost

Transportation to and from mine site provided

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in underground mining maintenance.
• Proven ability to develop practical maintenance plans.
• Familiarity with underground air, water, and electrical distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure achievement of maintenance goals while promoting safety and environmental values.
• Plan maintenance for underground mobile equipment and fixed infrastructure.
• Establish preventative maintenance schedules and job plans.

Skills

Maintenance strategies

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS (e.g., SAP, JDE)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, you will be part of the Underground Maintenance Department. You will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle’s values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.

• Mine Construction & Commissioning Support Overview:
  • Work closely with the Mine Maintenance Superintendent as well as the project and engineering teams during the mine development and construction phases
  • Provide maintenance input into the design and selection of all underground mobile equipment and fixed infrastructure
  • Participate in equipment commissioning and testing, ensuring maintainability and operational readiness in accordance with the Ontario Mine’s Act and Regulations
• Mobile Equipment Fleet Planning & Requirements:
  • Determine the optimal mobile equipment fleet composition required for current development and future production phases
  • Work with the onsite Planning and Reliability teams to provide detailed maintenance strategies, including preventative maintenance schedules and spare parts requirements for the mobile fleet (e.g., jumbos, LHDs, trucks, utility vehicles, etc.)
• Fixed Infrastructure Planning & Requirements (Air, Water, Electrical):
  • Collaborate with various construction parties on the design and specification of all underground fixed infrastructure related to maintenance, including:
    • Ventilation Systems: Define maintenance strategies for main fans, auxiliary fans, regulators, and associated ductin
    • Pumping Systems: Develop maintenance plans for dewatering pumps, sumps, and associated piping networks.
    • Electrical Distribution: Plan maintenance for substations, transformers, switchgear, cabling, and lighting systems
    • Utility Infrastructure: Consider maintenance needs for compressed air lines, potable water lines, and communications systems
    • Identify critical spare parts and long-lead items for fixed infrastructure
• Future Work Plan Development:
  • Establish the foundational maintenance work breakdown structures, procedures, and standards for both mobile and fixed assets
  • Develop initial preventative maintenance (PM) schedules and job plans
  • Specify the requirements for a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS/EAM) and assist in its implementation from the outset
• Maintenance Strategy & Best Practices:
  • Develop and implement proactive maintenance strategies (e.g., RCM, FMECA) to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime from the start
  • Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for maintenance and asset performance
• Cost Control & Budget Input:
  • Provide critical input into the capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operational expenditure (OPEX) budgeting for the maintenance department
  • Identify cost-effective solutions for maintenance during the development phase and for future operations

• Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related experience would be a large asset
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in underground mining maintenance, with a strong background in both mobile equipment and fixed infrastructure would also be a definite asset
• Proven ability to translate operational needs into practical maintenance plans and infrastructure requirements
• Familiarity with underground air, water, and electrical distribution systems
• Experience with CMMS (e.g., SAP, JDE)
• Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint

Your Work Schedule:

• Schedule: 4 days of work followed by 3 days off at our Detour Lake mine site.
• Accommodations and meals are provided on site at no cost to the employee. Agnico Eagle provides transportation to and from the mine site and will accommodate to cover other travelling expenses according to your location of residence in Canada.

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