Senior Mechanical Reliability Engineer
- SK, Canada
$130,000 to $145,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $130,000 to $145,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience in mining, heavy equipment maintenance, or industrial reliability.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Senior Mechanical Reliability Engineer – 2026-092
Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan | Foran (TSX:ELD) is seeking a Senior Mechanical Reliability Engineer to join our growing McIlvenna Bay team. This is a full-time position based at the McIlvenna Bay site working a 14/14 rotation.
Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan | Foran is advancing the McIlvenna Bay project, a cornerstone asset and one of the most significant copper development projects in Canada. With commercial production expected in mid-2026, this world-class deposit contains copper, zinc, gold, and silver – key metals for the global transition to green energy. We are committed to sustainable development, environmental protection, and building strong communities. We believe in empowering our people, fostering a culture of growth, and creating opportunities for meaningful careers as we build the mines of the future.
The Mechanical Reliability Engineer reports directly to the Maintenance Manager and is responsible for providing project engineering support to site operations, projects, and other business units. This role also strives to improve equipment reliability, optimize maintenance strategies, and reduce downtime across mobile and fixed assets. You will be focused on the execution and technical support of non-routine maintenance projects. This role supports multiple, concurrent efforts in various stages of execution, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with corporate objectives.
Job Responsibilities:
- Demonstrating Exceptional Technical Leadership Skills by guiding maintenance strategies and supporting data-driven decision-making.
- Lead Root Cause Failure Analyses (RCFA) for major component and equipment failures and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
- Optimize Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Programs to improve equipment reliability and reduce unscheduled downtime.
- Review oil analysis, inspections, and condition monitoring data to detect emerging issues.
- Develop reports and presentations that communicate findings and recommendations to both site teams and customers.
- Lead engineering scope, schedule, and budget to support successful project delivery.
- Serve as the technical lead and primary point of contact during design, construction, and commissioning.
- Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and resources across internal groups and external consultants.
- Facilitate and lead design reviews to ensure alignment, constructability, and quality of deliverables.
- Prepare and oversee scope of work documentation, tender packages, and capital cost estimates.
- Support procurement activities including bid evaluations and post-award technical guidance.
- Ensure all technical work meets Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan | Foran standards, regulatory requirements, and quality expectations.
- Monitor project progress and provide regular updates on engineering activities and deliverables.
- Troubleshoot technical challenges and implement practical, results-driven solutions throughout the project lifecycle.
- Collaborate with site teams and stakeholders to align project objectives and support field execution.
Job Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Saskatchewan or eligibility to obtain registration is considered an asset.
- 5+ years of experience in mining, heavy equipment maintenance, or industrial reliability.
- Strong understanding of reliability engineering principles, root cause failure analysis, and condition monitoring techniques.
- Experience working directly in plant environments with trades and operations team (“boots-on-the-ground” approach).
- Outstanding organizational, attention to detail and problem-solving skills Communication, leadership, and mentorship skills
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
- Proficiency in maintenance software (CMMS) and computer applications.
Compensation and Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary range of $130,000 - $145,000/year based on experience and qualifications. Annual discretionary short term incentive award at a percentage of base salary, rewarding exceptional contributions to team and company success.
- Employer paid health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- RRSP with company match
- Camp-based position with travel support
Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce as we move into our next phase of growth. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to self-declare when submitting applications and resumes. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, you must be legally able to work in Canada.
The McIlvenna Bay Project site is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position and the remote work environment, candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment medical assessment, which includes drug and alcohol testing, as a condition of employment.
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Responsibilities
The Senior Mechanical Reliability Engineer provides project engineering support to site operations while optimizing maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability. This role leads root cause failure analyses, manages project budgets and schedules, and ensures technical alignment across multi-disciplinary teams.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and possess at least 5 years of experience in mining or heavy equipment maintenance. Proficiency in reliability engineering principles and maintenance software is required, along with the ability to work in a remote, camp-based environment.
Skills
- Mechanical engineering
- Reliability engineering
- Root cause failure analysis
- Condition monitoring
- Maintenance strategy
- Project engineering
- Technical leadership
- Preventive maintenance
- Predictive maintenance
- CMMS
- Budgeting
- Troubleshooting
- Data analysis
- Procurement
- Capital cost estimation
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- RRSP with company match
- Travel support
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Energy
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Mechanical Engineering
- Reliability Engineering
- McIlvenna Bay
- Mining
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance
- Root Cause Failure Analysis
- RCFA
- Preventive Maintenance
- Predictive Maintenance
- CMMS
- Condition Monitoring
- Oil Analysis
- Capital Cost Estimates
- Procurement
- Project Management
- Commissioning
- Technical Leadership
- P.Eng.
- Industrial Reliability
- Maintenance Strategy
- Copper Development
- Sustainability
- Engineering Design
- Tender Packages
- Bid Evaluation