Reliability Engineer

Founded in 1993, Kinross is a Canadian-based 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 four core values of Putting People First, Outstanding Corporate Citizenship, High Performance Culture, and Rigorous Financial Discipline.
Mining responsibly is a priority for Kinross, and we foster a culture that makes responsible mining and operational success inseparable. Our values-based approach ensures that sustainability and our environmental, social and governance commitments are a core part of our strategy and plans for future growth. In line with our values, we also aim to build meaningful partnerships with all of our stakeholders, including communities, shareholders, employees, governments and suppliers.
Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol: K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: KGC).

Job Summary   The Reliability Engineer, as part of the Asset Management team, plays a vital role in enhancing the reliability, performance, and life cycle management of critical equipment assets. This role involves analyzing equipment performance data, implementing predictive and preventive maintenance strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize asset reliability, availability, and maintainability. The engineer will conduct root cause failure analysis (RCFA), develop corrective action plans, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to minimize downtime, reduce maintenance costs, and improve asset performance.

Working closely with the broader Asset Management team, the engineer ensures alignment with the overall asset management strategy, while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The ultimate objective is to maximize the operational life of key assets, improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), and contribute to the success of the asset management program. Will also lead and mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.

This position requires 50%+ travel to remote sites overseas, ensuring that global operations are supported for reliability excellence.

Key Responsibilities   1. Asset Performance and Reliability Analysis:
Analyze asset performance data to identify trends, potential failures, and areas for improvement in the life cycle of critical equipment.
Develop and execute strategies to optimize asset reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAM) across the organization.
2. Failure Mode and Root Cause Analysis
Perform Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) and Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) to identify underlying issues causing equipment failure.
Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to address recurring failures and improve overall equipment performance.
Develop and track reliability performance metrics such as Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), Mean Time to Repair (MTTR), Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and others.
Provide regular reports to senior management, highlighting reliability performance, asset health, and areas for improvement.
Ensure that reliability strategies and asset management practices adhere to industry standards, regulations, and safety guidelines (e.g., ISO 55000, PAS 55).
Assess and mitigate risks related to equipment failure, safety hazards, and operational impact on asset performance.
4.Maintenance Optimization
Apply RCM principles to prioritize and optimize maintenance tasks based on asset criticality and failure consequences.
Identify and implement improvements to maintenance strategies that maximize asset life and performance while reducing costs.
As a key member of asset management team develop and implement a comprehensive asset management strategy that aligns with organizational goals.
Ensure asset management policies are integrated with reliability engineering practices to optimize the lifecycle of key assets.
Conduct life cycle cost analysis (LCCA) for major assets to assess their total cost of ownership and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Ensure that asset management decisions are based on long-term value rather than short-term costs.
6.Project Management  
6.Project Management
Manage and oversee reliability projects from conception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
Coordinate with project teams, vendors, and contractors to ensure alignment with reliability objectives.
7.Technical Leadership & Mentorship
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior reliability engineers and maintenance personnel.
Lead training sessions and workshops to promote a culture of reliability within the organization.
8. Compliance & Safety
Ensure all reliability engineering activities comply with industry standards, regulations, and company policies.
Participate in safety audits, inspections, and reviews to identify and address potential reliability issues.
9. Global Support & Travel
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