Mill Reliability Engineer

Kinross Gold Corporation; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation''s Fort Knox operation near Fairbanks, Alaska, seeks a Reliability Engineer to lead the NDT team and improve equipment reliability. You will oversee nondestructive testing programs, develop criticality hierarchies, and coordinate spare parts with supply chain to maximize asset performance.

The role requires strong supervision, analysis of equipment failures, and collaboration with maintenance and operations to drive safety and efficiency across site-wide programs.

Qualifications

• Five years’ mining maintenance troubleshooting and failure analysis experience required.
• Five years’ reliability engineering experience in large asset company required.
• Two years’ direct supervisory experience required.
• Must be competent in root cause and failure analysis methodologies.
• Experience with vibration analysis, thermography, motor circuit evaluation and related software.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the NDT team in daily activities.
• Analyze equipment criticality using site-specific consequence and frequency criteria.
• Maintain the Equipment Criticality List and ensure it reflects current operating conditions.
• Coordinate condition monitoring programs and reporting activities.
• Utilize vibration analysis, thermography, motor circuit evaluation, oil analysis, ultrasonic testing, flaw detection, and related software.
• Recommend corrective actions that support safety, reliability, and operational performance.
• Evaluate new diagnostic technologies and perform cost-benefit analyses.
• Monitor maintenance strategies to ensure preventive, predictive, and proactive maintenance practices.
• Promote reliability-focused maintenance and operating practices through collaboration and education.

Skills

Leadership

NDT coordination

Condition monitoring

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Reliability engineering degree

B.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

High school diploma

Tools

Access

Excel

Windows Office

JDE

Thermography software

Job description

Located approximately 26 miles from the City of Fairbanks, Fort Knox is a centre of excellence for the Company as one of the few cold weather heap leach facilities in the world. Fort Knox celebrated its 25-year anniversary in 2021, and has produced over 8.5 million ounces since it began operation. In 2020, Kinross acquired Manh Choh – a project expected to commence production in 2024 and process ore at Fort Knox.

Fort Knox prioritizes being a strong contributor to the State and local communities, and since 2001, has helped support more than 300 community partners and has contributed more than US$25 million to the Alaska Mental Health Trust.

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Mill Senior Planner, the incumbent oversees all Ore Processing related, non-destructive testing programs. The Candidate shall lead the NDT team to support the various maintenance and operation groups in improvements to equipment reliability, department efficiency, and safety. The Candidate will also recommend equipment maintenance procedures engineered to maximize asset performance, develop equipment criticality hierarchies and coordinate with supply chain to ensure proper stocking of spares to support equipment criticalities. Additionally, this position will follow-up to ensure the company receives fair value when items under warranty fail to deliver as promised.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the NDT team in daily activities.
• Analyze equipment criticality using site-specific consequence and frequency criteria.
• Maintain the Equipment Criticality List and ensure it reflects current operating conditions
• .Coordinate condition monitoring programs and reporting activities.
• Utilize vibration analysis, thermography, motor circuit evaluation, oil analysis, ultrasonic testing, flaw detection, and related software.
• Recommend corrective actions that support safety, reliability, and operational performance.
• Evaluate new diagnostic technologies and perform cost-benefit analyses.
• Monitor maintenance strategies to ensure preventive, predictive, and proactive maintenance practices.
• Recommend changes to monitoring methods, frequencies, routes, and equipment coverage.
• Analyze equipment failure history and perform failure and root cause analyses.
• Identify reliability trends and communicate operational and financial impacts of equipment losses.
• Provide reliability performance feedback and recommendations to maintenance and operational leadership.
• Support life-cycle cost analysis of critical equipment to improve total cost of ownership.
• Manage the site oil analysis program.Provide technician coverage during absences as required.
• Develop and maintain quality control procedures for equipment rebuilds and purchases.
• Create training plans and development opportunities for NDT technicians.
• Maintain accurate records, regulatory documentation, company-required reports, and KPIs.
• Track reliability improvement projects and document associated gains or losses.
• Ensure files, records, and information systems are organized, accurate, and accessible.
• Support maintenance planning, engineering, supply chain, and asset management initiatives.
• Assist with maintenance plans, material lists, inventory optimization, and reliability reviews.
• Support new asset evaluations to improve reliability and maintainability.
• Promote reliability-focused maintenance and operating practices through collaboration and education.
• Advise departments on maintenance practices that improve reliability, safety, equipment life, and operational effectiveness.
• Lead or participate in special projects as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Identify and address workplace hazards and promote safe work practices.
• Perform work without significant risk to self or others.Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Employee must have sufficient education to read and write instructions, perform simple mathematical calculations, and keep records.

Reliability engineering degree preferred.

Bachelor of Science in electrical or mechanical engineering degree considered.

Five years’ mining maintenance troubleshooting and failure analysis experience required.

Five years’ reliability engineering experience in large asset company required.

Two years’ direct supervisory experience required.

Training on reliability practices, procedures, or methodologies is preferred.

Must be competent in root cause and failure analysis methodologies.

Experience on the following equipment preferred: MCE (Motor circuit evaluator); Borescope; Vibration Data Collection; Thermograph; Ultra Sonic testing; Airborne/contact ultrasonic testing; Motor coupler laser alignment.

Ability with Access and Excel & Windows Office Suites for tracking all technologies.

Competent with condition monitoring software to include Thermography, Vibration, UT, Air-born Ultrasonic Emissions.

Competent in Oil analysis and tracking.

Work Order Management and Knowledge of JDE is preferred.

Able to write technical assessments reports.

Able to communicate with hourly workers.

Interface effectively with other supervisors and departments to formulate and run test on components, subsystems, and the system itself.

This position will work in both office and field environments, using the appropriate PPE.

Must be a self-starter with the ability to work with others in a team environment.

Ability to function within the qualifications outlined in the attached physical demands sheets.

Must work holidays, weekends, and shift work as required.

Reporting Relationships

• Typically reports into the Senior Mill Planner

Legislative Requirements

US work permit required

Language Requirements

English

Travel Requirements

Travel not required, only exceptionallyKinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile, and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our core principles of responsible mining, operational excellence, disciplined growth and balance sheet strength. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).