Reliability Engineer, Mobile Equipment – Full Time Fly in Fly Out

Reporting to Reliability Engineering Superintendent, the primary role of the Reliability Engineer is to improve the reliability of mobile equipment and identify risks that could adversely affect business operations. Reliability is achieved by implementing the reliability engineering elements of the Asset Management (AM) system and a rigorous and systematic analysis of physical failures, asset conditions, and component reliability data. The Reliability Engineer is also responsible for compiling business cases to motivate and or evaluate improvement suggestions; these suggestions are based on the asset life cycle costs and the value of improvements. The Reliability Engineer is a technical advisor and support to the mobile equipment maintenance team. The department is fast paced, requiring a results driven technical expert who can set direction consistent with the needs of the business, while taking the time to learn from mistakes and offering guidance to others. The role is well suited to someone who enjoys overcoming unique challenges, can quickly build relationships with key stakeholders and who is committed to safe work practices while striving for zero harm.

Key responsibilities:

• Asset Management: Develop and implement strategies for the reliability and optimization of mining equipment and assets, including hydraulic mining shovels, haul trucks, dozers, graders, and rock drills and other mobile equipment related to mining operation.
• Reliability Analysis: Define asset criticality and perform reliability analysis on critical equipment to identify failure modes, root causes, and opportunities for improvement. Utilize tools such as FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and RCM (Reliability-Centered Maintenance) to enhance asset performance.
• Condition Monitoring: Implement and oversee condition monitoring programs to track the health and performance of equipment, utilizing techniques such as vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermography, and ultrasonic testing.
• Data Analysis: Analyze data from equipment monitoring systems and historical maintenance records to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for optimization. Utilize data-driven insights to make informed decisions regarding maintenance strategies and equipment upgrades.
• Maintenance Strategy Development: Develop and optimize preventive maintenance (PM), predictive maintenance (PdM), and condition-based maintenance (CBM) strategies to maximize equipment uptime and minimize unplanned downtime. Systematically develop, monitor and refine asset maintenance tactics and strategies to facilitate reliability centered maintenance systems implementation.
• Defect Elimination (DE) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Establish, document, and coordinate DE activities on-site to facilitate developing engineering solutions for repetitive failures and issues that adversely affect operations and maintenance. This includes defining DE triggers, leading complex DE projects, leading RCA investigations, developing solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement sustainable solutions, and tracking the solutions effectiveness to eliminate the defects and prevent future re-occurrences.
• Reliability Improvement Projects: Lead or participate in reliability improvement projects aimed at increasing equipment reliability, availability, and performance. Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate documentation of reliability-related activities, including maintenance procedures, equipment histories, and reliability metrics. Prepare reports and presentations to communicate key performance indicators and reliability improvements to stakeholders.
• RAM analysis: Support new equipment procurement, from an operational readiness and technical perspective, and perform Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM) analyses for new equipment.
• Risk and bottleneck mitigation: Engage and collaborate with peers and stakeholders to identify and resolve overarching risks and bottlenecks.

The role is site based, working a 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off rotation. Point of pick up for this position is Calgary or Yellowknife.

• • Legally permitted to work in Canada.
  • Post-secondary degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Eight (8) years of related experience in mining, heavy industrial or process environments.
  • Four (4) years of experience in maintenance or reliability engineering with focus on mining equipment.
  • Proficiency in reliability analysis techniques such as FMEA, RCM, and RCA.
  • Experience with condition monitoring technologies and tools, including vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermography, and ultrasonic testing.
  • Experience with predictive and preventive maintenance tools;
  • Skilled with data and statistical analysis;
  • Knowledge of maintenance management systems (CMMS, e.g. SAP) and data analysis tools.
  • Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite;
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills;
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a cross-functional team.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Familiarity with safety regulations and best practices in the mining industry.

Who We Are: De Beers Canada

Active in Canada for over 60 years, we are part of De Beers Group, the world's leading diamond company. Globally, we are a team of more than 20,000 people, with operations in Canada, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa, and activities across the diamond value chain from exploration to diamond jewellery retail. Our unwavering focus on sustainability and Building Forever fuels our commitment to advance standards across the diamond industry, protect the natural world, partner with local communities, and accelerate economic inclusion to support diversity in our business and beyond.

In Canada, we have more than 600 employees working at offices in Calgary, Toronto and Yellowknife, actively exploring for new diamond opportunities, recovering diamonds at the joint venture Gahcho Kué mine in the Northwest Territories, and closing and rehabilitating two mines. We are also advancing the Chidliak Project to establish a technologically advanced diamond mine on Baffin Island using FutureSmart Mining™ principles.

At De Beers, we believe in the power of working in partnership with communities to create lasting, positive impacts that endure long after we recover the last diamond. Our inclusive and diverse workplace values mining with respect for the environment and nearby communities, and we seek team players who share our passion for Making Life Brilliant.

Safety

Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)

As a global HeForShe Thematic Champion, De Beers is committed to promoting an equitable, inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential. Please inform us should there be any special requirements that should be considered as part of your application.

Building Forever

Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making – it is how we do business. Building Forever is key to our purpose as it represents our ambitious and holistic sustainability framework and is central to our ability to deliver long-term value to our communities and partners. This shapes how we protect our social and environmental license to operate, build a long-term legacy in our host communities and earn consumers’ trust in our diamonds that they can wear with pride.

Referral incentive applicable: This opportunity is open to a paid referral incentive according to the Employee Referral Policy (HRM.AD.21.00). Referral incentives are applicable to De Beers Group internal employees only.

Background Checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

Relocation

This opportunity is open to relocation support for anyone relocating to the Northwest Territories.

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