Reliability Engineer

Bald Mountain is an open‑pit mine with a large estimated mineral resource in the largest private mining land package in the U.S. The mine is located in White Pine County, one of the best mining jurisdictions in the world, along the southern extension of the prolific Carlin trend. Bald Mountain and the nearby Round Mountain mine make up Kinross’ Nevada operations.

Bald Mountain is an important contributor to the economy of northeastern Nevada and maintains a comprehensive environmental strategy including wildlife protection, habitat recovery and education.

The Reliability Engineer supports the Kinross Way for Maintenance by monitoring equipment condition, analyzing performance trends, and recommending proactive maintenance strategies that improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime. Working closely with maintenance and operations teams, the incumbent helps strengthen preventative and predictive maintenance practices while ensuring work is performed safely and in alignment with Kinross values.

Position is located at Bald Mountain Mine with a schedule of:
Monday–Thursday, 10-hour shifts.

• Perform equipment condition monitoring activities, including vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermal imaging, and ultrasonic testing.
• Monitor and analyze equipment performance data to support preventative, predictive, and proactive maintenance practices.
• Assist with conducting root cause and failure analyses (RCA) and support the implementation of corrective actions.
• Prepare clear and accurate asset health reports for maintenance and operations leadership.
• Support the development and updating of equipment maintenance strategies, PM tasks, and criticality assessments.
• Assist in maintaining quality control standards for equipment rebuilds, component replacements, and new equipment purchases.
• Participate in equipment criticality reviews and help maintain accurate, up‑to‑date criticality lists.
• Analyze maintenance data and provide recommendations that improve reliability, wear management, and PM optimization.
• Provide technical support and guidance to maintenance personnel on reliability tools and condition monitoring practices.
• Ensure compliance with all company safety, environmental, confidentiality, and Code of Conduct policies.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance and meet performance expectations set by management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a reliability, maintenance engineering, or related technical role.
• Understanding of reliability methodologies such as RCA and FMEA.
• Experience supporting Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives or similar problem‑solving tools.
• Strong technical writing and reporting skills with the ability to summarize findings clearly.
• Working knowledge of mobile and/or fixed plant equipment maintenance practices.
• Experience in a mining or construction environment preferred.
• General understanding of mining operations, with exposure to crushing, milling, or processing circuits preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with JDE or similar CMMS is an asset.
• Bachelor’s degree in Reliability, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Must meet the physical requirements outlined in the physical demands sheet.
• Valid driver’s license required.

• Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations
• Has a strong commitment to safe working practices
• Wears Personal Protective Equipment at all times while in the production environment
• Is alert and observes, corrects, and reports unsafe conditions
• Follows operating procedures and complies with all regulatory requirements

• Creates an environment where nothing is more important than every employee returning home safe and healthy every day
• Creates an environment in which people are unfailingly treated with respect
• Fosters the talent and…