Senior Reliability Engineer

Centerra Gold

$117K — $157K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; P.Eng. preferred.
  • 5+ years' experience in a mining processing plant.
  • Skilled in vibration analysis, oil analysis, and thermography.
  • Experienced in Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM).
  • Familiar with OSIsoft PI and DeltaV systems, a plus.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong in Excel, Access, Minitab.
  • Competent in maintenance management systems; SAP familiarity beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Drive predictive and preventative maintenance processes.
  • Advocate for Condition Based Monitoring through data analysis.
  • Coordinate and report on failure analyses using multiple data sources.
  • Lead cross-functional teams in continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Conduct Reliability Centered Maintenance engagements.
  • Apply improvement processes to optimize asset performance.
  • Supervise and train condition monitoring and lubrication technicians.

Benefits

  • Tax-free travel allowance based on distance.
  • Extended health, dental, vision, and travel insurance.
  • Life Insurance and disability coverage (STD, LTD, AD&D).
  • Company-sponsored pension plan with matching contribution.
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program access.
  • Healthcare Spending Account and Wellness Spending Account.
  • Reimbursements for work gear and equipment.
  • Annual Incentive Bonus opportunities.
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match.
  • Parental leave top-up program.
  • Commitment to professional development and diversity.
Full Job Description
  • Become a valuable addition to Centerra's Mount Milligan Mine operations team
  • Boost your career by joining an established organization
  • Receive a competitive annual salary of $ $117,300- $157,900, plus bonus and benefits


About Mount Milligan Mine

Located approximately 155 kilometres northwest of Prince George in central BC, the Mount Milligan Mine is a conventional truck-shovel open-pit copper and gold mine and concentrator with a 60,000 tpd capacity copper flotation processing plant.

Mount Milligan operates with comfortable camp accommodations equipped with private washrooms, TV, Wi-Fi, an onsite gym, and other recreational activities. Bus transportation to and from site is provided free of charge from several locations within the region.

Mount Milligan promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a zero-tolerance policy with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs on site.

About the Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an Senior Reliability Engineer to join our Mount Milligan Mine (MTM) operations site.

This role operates on a rotation of 14 days on / 14 days off at a 12-hour daily schedule with camp accommodations provided.

The Senior Reliability Engineer reporting to Mill Reliability Superintendent will work with the mill operations and maintenance teams to enhance the availability and effectiveness of mill assets. This role leads predictive and preventative maintenance programs, condition-based monitoring, reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) initiatives, and cross-functional continuous improvement projects across the processing plant.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Drive the predictive and preventative maintenance process, including data translation, analysis, and report generation.
  • Participate in and advocate for Condition Based Monitoring, including data translation and analysis (Bentley APM).
  • Coordinate, interpret, report, and communicate failure analyses through various data sources.
  • Lead and work within cross-functional teams (engineering, maintenance, operations) to support continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Lead Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) engagements.
  • Lead the application of improvement processes to enhance asset performance.
  • Develop scope, gather quotes, and commission improvement projects.
  • Supervise, actively coach, and train condition monitoring and lubrication technicians.
  • Ensure efficient and reliable operation of plant, process, and equipment while protecting and prolonging the economic life of plant assets.
  • Contribute to overall maintenance department efficiency by performing other technical functions as assigned by supervisor..
About You

The following will be critical to successfully perform this role:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Certified Engineering Technologist; P.Eng. designation preferred.
  • Minimum 5+ years' experience in the processing plant of a mining operation.
  • Demonstrated experience using vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermography, and NDT technologies.
  • Experience applying Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles.
  • Familiarity with OSIsoft PI and DeltaV systems is an asset.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; proficient with the Microsoft Office suite.
  • Competent in Microsoft Excel, Access, and Minitab for data analysis.
  • Proficient with integrated maintenance management systems; familiarity with SAP is an asset.
  • Exposure to project coordination with the ability to make sound project decisions.
  • Effective leadership skills to build a strong employee culture.
  • Self-starter with a high-performance attitude and strong work ethic.
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety as an essential requirement.
Working Conditions

  • Work involves a camp-based role at the Mount Milligan Mine site with a set work schedule on a 14x14, 12 hours per day
  • Candidates must be able to maintain high levels of performance for extended shifts, up to 12 hours in duration
  • Occasional exposure to hazardous environments with the requirement of wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Mount Milligan is a safety-sensitive environment and promotes a drug & alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a ZERO - TOLERANCE policy, with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs/paraphernalia on site
  • Bus transportation to and from site is provided free of charge from Prince George, Fort St. James and Mackenzie
About the Benefits

As a valued member of Centerra's Mount Milligan Mine operations team, you can look forward to a competitive compensation structurebased on experience, skills, and qualifications. You'll also gain access to some incredible benefits, including:

  • Tax-free travel allowance commensurate with the distance required for travel
  • Extended group health, dental, vision, and travel insurance
  • Life Insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D
  • Company-sponsored pension with Company match
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program
  • Healthcare Spending Account / Lifestyle Wellness Spending Account
  • Reimbursements on work gear and equipment
  • Annual Incentive Bonus
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company match
  • Parental leave top-up program
  • Professional development within the organization
  • Join a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion


This is your chance to be part of an established, industry-leading global organization with incredible room for career growth and personal development.

If you have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!

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