Posted 9 days ago
Mechanical Reliability Engineer
@ Foran Mining Corporation
Saskatchewan
Overview
Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan is hiring a full-time Mechanical Reliability Engineer for its McIlvenna Bay site on a 14/14 rotation. The role leads root cause failure analyses, optimizes preventive and predictive maintenance, and provides project engineering support from design through commissioning. Compensation is $130,000 to $150,000 per year with incentive awards, health, dental and vision coverage, RRSP matching and camp-based travel support.
Pay:
$130,000–$150,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Lead root cause failure analyses and ensure corrective actions
- Optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs
- Lead engineering scope, schedule and budget for projects
- Serve as technical lead during design, construction and commissioning
- Prepare scope of work, tender packages and capital cost estimates
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
- 5+ years in mining, heavy equipment or industrial reliability
- Reliability engineering and condition monitoring expertise
- Plant experience working with trades and operations
- Proficiency in CMMS and computer applications
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · adp
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-20
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Outdoors, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | P.Eng. |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Mechanical engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Stock or equity |
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Foran Mining Corporation
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Foran Mining is now part of Eldorado Gold. Visit www.eldoradogold.com.
Full company description
Foran Mining was acquired by Eldorado Gold on April 14, 2026. For more information about the McIlvenna Bay project and Eldorado's global project portfolio please visit www.eldoradogold.com or Eldorado's corporate LinkedIn account, www.linkedin.com/company/eldorado-gold-corporation
- LinkedIn followers
- 19,861
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 165
- Reported office locations
- 409 Granville St, 904, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 1T2, CA
- Business categories
- Mining
- Mineral
- Other recorded names
- Foran Mining Corporation
- Foran Mining
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 1,332,088,094
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Foran Mining was acquired by Eldorado Gold on April 14, 2026. For more information about the McIlvenna Bay project and Eldorado's global project portfolio please visit www.eldoradogold.com or Eldorado's corporate LinkedIn account, www.linkedin.com/company/eldorado-gold-corporation
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mining |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1989 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 31 |
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Mechanical Reliability Engineer – 2026-148
Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan (TSX:ELD) is seeking a 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 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 the second half of 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 - $150,000/year based on experience and qualifications.
- Annual discretionary short-term & long-term incentive award at a percentage of base salary, rewarding exceptional contributions to team and company success.
- Employer-paid health, dental, and vision Benefits – effective on start date.
- Life and disability insurance.
- RRSP with company match.
- Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) 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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