Process Plant- Reliability Engineer

OceanaGold Corporation; Kershaw (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Competitive bonus

Job summary

OceanaGold Corporation is seeking a focused Maintenance Reliability Specialist to analyze equipment history, perform RCFA, and develop proactive maintenance strategies. The role emphasizes implementing PM/CBM programs and asset strategies aligned with reliability goals.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in mechanical or electrical engineering, CMMS experience, and leadership skills to coordinate cross‑functional teams in a dynamic mining environment near Charlotte, SC.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering field.
• CMPR Certification preferred.
• Demonstrated strengths in leadership and working with a team.
• Strong communication, organization, multi-tasking, and employee relations skills.
• Ability to read, understand, interpret and apply complex materials including technical manuals, drawings, specifications, blueprints, and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Analyze equipment history and perform Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) to identify and eliminate recurring issues.
• Define, develop, and refine Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) programs based on reliability analysis and cost/benefit assessments.
• Ensure assets have a defined Asset Strategy with associated job plans (proactive and reactive), adjusting strategies based on failure data analysis.
• Participate in the approval process for new installations to ensure maintainability and reliability are considered from the outset.
• Work with condition monitoring personnel and incorporate this information into decision-making processes, such as shutdown planning.
• Perform statistical analysis on failure and work order data to guide Asset Strategy adjustments and improve machinery performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

Employee relations

Technical reading

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical engineering

CMPR Certification

Tools

Pronto

CMMS

Job description

OceanaGold is a global intermediate gold and copper producer with more than 35 years of exploration, development and operating experience. We have four operating mines – Haile in the USA, Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand, and Didipio in the Philippines and a global workforce of ~5,400 employees and contractors.

Our people, assets, and strategy are core to our success. Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork—we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, supply and invest in, to create value. We are committed to safe and responsible mining that generates strong returns and contributes to sustainable development in the regions where we operate. OceanaGold is listed on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges (TSX: OGC; NYSE: OGC).

Job Description

• Failure Analysis & Problem Solving: Analyze equipment history and perform Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) to identify and eliminate recurring issues.
• Maintenance Program Management: Define, develop, and refine Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) programs based on reliability analysis and cost/benefit assessments.
• Asset Management Strategy: Ensure assets have a defined Asset Strategy with associated job plans (proactive and reactive), adjusting strategies based on failure data analysis.
• New Installation Review & Reliability Integration: Participate in the approval process for new installations to ensure maintainability and reliability are considered from the outset, as well as act as a technical resource for others and develop/manage CBM processes, including procedures for verification.
• Condition Monitoring & Data Utilization: Work with condition monitoring personnel and incorporate this information into decision‑making processes, such as shutdown planning. In addition, alert stores to changes in stocking levels based on task frequency and analyze spares usage and failure data for proper stocking level determination.
• Statistical Analysis & Equipment Improvement: Perform statistical analysis on failure and work order data to guide Asset Strategy adjustments, develop failure codes for the work order system, and make specific recommendations for improving machinery performance and reliability based on data analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering field required.
• CMPR Certification preferred.
• Demonstrated strengths in leadership and working with a team.
• Strong communication, organization, multi‑tasking, and employee relations skills.
• Ability to read, understand, interpret and apply complex materials including technical manuals, drawings, specifications, blueprints, and schematics.
• Willingness and ability to recognize, report and correct unsafe working conditions and respond to call‑out or emergencies as directed.

Experience

• Advanced processing plant experience
• Minimum of 5 years of production maintenance experience and demonstrated experience in reliability engineering.
• Experience with Pronto, CMMS preferred. Experience using a CMMS for maintenance management required.
• Experience with establishing failure modes and effects for preventative maintenance improvements.
• Experience with the Weibul Failure Types and associated preventative measure types.
• Experience with predictive maintenance technologies.

Additional Information

• Competitive salary + short‑term and long‑term bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance, 401K, and more
• Great residential location close to Charlotte SC, and is located between the mountains and sea.
• Living Our Values recognition program
• Paid training available and professional development
• Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and teamwork
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

You Matter

OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. Should you require any assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at [e-mail]

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