Advisor, Reliability

Newmont CorporationBritish Columbia, CanadaOn-siteFull-timeSenior, 5–8 yearsListed 5 hours ago

Apply now

About this role

Workplace Type:  Onsite

Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference.

Located in the heart of Tahltan Territory in northwest British Columbia, Red Chris Mine is a copper-gold operation with a bright future ahead.

At Red Chris, our people are at the center of what we do. We are committed to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace where people can build their careers, develop their skills, and contribute to something meaningful.

Our work is guided by Newmont’s values: Be Always Safe, Care Deeply, Deliver Responsibly and Improve Daily. We work collaboratively with our workforce, the Tahltan Nation, local communities, and our partners to create lasting value and support opportunities across the region.

Whether you are an experienced mining professional or looking to take the next step in your career, Red Chris offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team and a significant transformation in the future of mining in northwest B.C.

At Red Chris Mine, we’re building more than a mine — we’re building a sustainable workforce and operational model to support the future for our people, our communities and the region. When you join the Red Chris team, you become part of a workplace that values safety, respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

##### Your Impact

- Lead and support reliability improvement initiatives for fixed plant assets, including crushing, conveying, grinding, flotation, dewatering, pumping, and ancillary systems.
- Facilitate the implementation of reliability-centred maintenance (RCM), failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), root cause failure analysis (RCFA), and defect elimination programs.
- Analyze asset performance, maintenance history, and condition monitoring data to identify opportunities for improving equipment availability, reliability, maintainability, and cost effectiveness.
- Develop and maintain asset strategies, maintenance plans, and equipment criticality assessments to optimize lifecycle performance.
- Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Technical Services teams to improve asset health and reduce unplanned downtime.
- Support condition-based maintenance programs, including vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermography, ultrasonic inspections, and predictive maintenance technologies.
- Monitor and report reliability KPIs, including MTBF, MTTR, equipment availability, and maintenance cost performance.
- Provide technical recommendations for repairs, rebuilds, modifications, and replacement strategies based on risk, asset condition, and total cost of ownership principles.
- Contribute to capital projects, commissioning activities, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure long-term asset reliability.
- Promote safe work practices and ensure compliance with Newmont safety, environmental, and asset management standards.

##### As part of our team you will

- Support reliability improvement programs using RCM, FMEA, RCFA, and defect elimination methodologies.
- Analyze equipment performance, maintenance history, and condition monitoring data to identify improvement opportunities.
- Develop and maintain asset strategies, maintenance plans, and equipment criticality assessments.
- Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Technical Services teams to reduce downtime and improve asset health.
- Monitor and report key reliability metrics including MTBF, MTTR, equipment availability, and maintenance costs.
- Support predictive and condition-based maintenance programs utilizing vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermography, ultrasonic testing, and other technologies.
- Contribute to capital projects, commissioning activities, shutdown planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide technical leadership and promote reliability and asset management best practices across site teams.

##### Prerequisites for your success in this role

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in mining, mineral processing, industrial manufacturing, or heavy industry.
- Demonstrated experience in reliability engineering, maintenance planning, asset management, or fixed plant maintenance.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with CMMS platforms such as SAP and asset performance analysis tools.
- Knowledge of condition monitoring and predictive maintenance programs is considered an asset.

##### Your Work Environment

- Site-based position supporting fixed plant operations at Red Chris Mine.
- Fly-in, fly-out role operating on a rotational schedule.
- Collaborative environment focused on safety, reliability, and operational excellence.
- Regular engagement with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Technical Services, contractors, and OEM partners.
- Participation in major maintenance events, shutdowns, and reliability improvement projects.

Why Work at Red Chris Mine? 
 
Competitive Compensation

• Competitive wages and salary packages 
• Performance-based rewards, where applicable 
• Short-Term and Long-Term Incentive programs, where applicable 
• Opportunities for additional premiums and allowances depending on the role

Health & Wellness 
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits 
• Retirement and savings programs 
• Employee and family support resources 
• Wellness initiatives and programs

Lodge & Site Amenities

• Comfortable lodge accommodations  
• Meals and food services provided at lodge 
• Recreational and common areas 
• Access to site amenities designed to support your wellbeing while at lodge

Travel & Time Off

• Site travel arrangements for eligible employees 
• Rotational schedules that provide extended time away from site 
• Paid vacation and statutory holidays, based on employment terms

Learning & Career Development

• Training and development opportunities 
• Support for building skills and advancing your career 
• Opportunities to work alongside experienced mining professionals 
• Exposure to a modern mining operation and the development of the Red Chris Block Cave project

JOIN A TEAM THAT INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE

The expected salary range for this role is CAD $85,400.00 - $113,900.00 /year. This range is tied to the British Columbia market for jobs performed in British Columbia.

The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, skills and/or experience, and will not be based on a candidate’s pay history. Further, in accordance with applicable law, Newmont will not seek information regarding a candidate’s pay history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont during the recruitment process.

At Newmont, our people are our strength and we're committed to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace. If you're passionate about doing work that matters, join Newmont and help shape the future of mining.

Learn more about our purpose and values: About Newmont

Hear from our people: Life at Newmont

Important: Newmont does not ask candidates to pay money or share sensitive personal data outside our secure application process. If this happens, please report it to our Business Integrity team: [email protected]