Maintenance Engineers - Refractory, Conveyors and PumpsOpportunity to develop your career and work for a global company Our culture is inclusive, exciting, and performance-driven Role based in Labrador City, Fly in/Fly Out options available, and domestic relocation can be provided About the roleFinding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. We are seeking Maintenance Engineers to support and implement best practices outlined by Rio Tinto Asset Management, aiming to enhance the safety and performance of IOC assets.
The maintenance engineers will act as subject matter experts in refractory, conveyors, and pumps.
Your role will involve boosting the performance and output of IOC's assets by applying reliability principles, offering expertise to resolve issues with underperforming assets, and fostering a culture of reliability within the organization.
Reporting to the Superintendent and working on a Monday-Friday schedule, you will:
Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and failure investigations when required to prevent recurrence of critical equipment issues
Provide technical expertise and mentorship to the execution teams
Ensure best practices are implemented across the site in specific disciplines
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
Contribute to capital projects and equipment upgrades from a maintenance perspective
Manage and optimize maintenance plans in CMMS (e.g., SAP)
Monitor maintenance KPIs (e.g., equipment availability, MTBF, MTTR) and drive performance improvements
Coordinate with operations, planning, and reliability teams to align maintenance activities with production goals
Support shutdown and turnaround planning and execution
Assist in budget development and cost control for maintenance activities
About youTo succeed in this role, you will have:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technologist certification in a related discipline
Demonstrated experience in reliability engineering and diagnosing and resolving technically advanced problems
Sound understanding of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) principles
Understanding and application of condition monitoring techniques
Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively across departments and teams
Ability to initiate improvements and successfully implement them (Change driver)
Asset experience in conveyors, pumps, and refractory is preferred.
We encourage women and Indigenous peoples to apply for this role.
What we offerBe recognized for your contribution, your thinking, and your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress.
A safety-first work environment
Career development and educational assistance for technical or leadership growth
A competitive salary with annual incentives
Access to health, medical, pension, and savings plans
Share ownership plan
Leave options for various life events (vacation, parental leave, sick leave)
Employee discounts
Domestic relocation assistance
Where you'll be workingOur operations include a mine with five pits, a concentrator, and a pelletizing plant near Labrador City, NL.
We also operate a 418 km railway linking our Labrador operations to port facilities in Sept-Iles.
About Rio TintoRio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company, operating in 35 countries, producing iron ore, copper, aluminum, and other materials essential for the energy transition and societal prosperity.
With 150 years of experience, our purpose is to find better ways to provide the materials the world needs, emphasizing innovation, sustainability, and partnerships.
Inclusion and DiversityWe are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all voices are valued.
We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, LGBTQ+ community members, mature workers, persons with disabilities, and individuals from diverse backgrounds, fostering respect and equity across our organization.
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