Senior Reliability Engineer – Mill Maintenance

Northern Star Resources Limited

. Lead reliability engineering, project management, condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives across the processing plant, site infrastructure, and surface operations .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeDelta Junction • Alaska • United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Reliability Engineering, Predictive and Preventive Maintenance, and Project Management, with a strong focus on improving asset reliability and maximizing equipment availability. Proven ability to lead teams, manage projects, and ensure compliance with safety regulations while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

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Reliability EngineeringPredictive MaintenanceProject ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisCondition Monitoring

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Hard Skills

Vibration AnalysisThermographyOil AnalysisUltrasonic TestingMaintenance StrategyReliability MetricsEquipment Performance AnalyticsBudgetingCost ControlMaintenance Planning

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam DevelopmentMentoringProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

CMMS SystemsMicrosoft OfficePronto

Certifications & Qualifications

Current Driver's License

Industry Keywords

MSHA RegulationsMiningMineral ProcessingFixed PlantHeavy IndustryIndustrial Maintenance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead reliability engineering, project management, condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives across the processing plant, site infrastructure, and surface operations
Maximize equipment availability and plant uptime, improve asset reliability, reduce maintenance costs, and safely deliver capital and reliability improvement projects
Lead projects, reliability, and condition monitoring activities in compliance with MSHA regulations and site safety standards
Develop and oversee Reliability Engineering and Continuous Improvement programs
Manage Predictive and Preventive Maintenance programs, including vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, ultrasonic testing, and condition monitoring
Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis, defect elimination, and equipment reliability initiatives
Analyze equipment performance, reliability, maintainability, availability, downtime, and maintenance data
Scope, evaluate, develop, and deliver reliability improvement and capital projects
Lead engineering projects through scoping, design, planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout
Prepare equipment specifications, requisitions, bid packages, contractor evaluations, cost estimates, schedules, and progress reports
Manage contractors, vendors, bidding processes, and site entry requirements
Support maintenance planning and scheduling and provide technical solutions to maintenance and operational issues
Monitor project budgets, costs, schedules, KPIs, and variances
Lead, mentor, and develop Project Engineers, Coordinators, Supervisors, and Reliability/Condition Monitoring personnel
Drive a high-performance culture focused on Safety, Reliability, Operational Excellence, Asset Management, and Continuous Improvement
Report to the Maintenance Superintendent

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–10 years' experience in Maintenance Management, Reliability Engineering, Project Engineering, Project Management, or Project Supervision
3–5 years' hands-on industrial maintenance and/or engineering project experience
Strong knowledge of Reliability Engineering, Asset Management, Preventive Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance, Condition Monitoring, Root Cause Analysis (RCA/RCFA), Defect Elimination, and Maintenance Strategy
Experience with vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, ultrasonic testing, reliability metrics, and equipment performance analytics
Strong project management, maintenance planning, scheduling, budgeting, and cost-control skills
Experience in mining, mineral processing, fixed plant, processing plants, heavy industry, or industrial maintenance preferred
Demonstrated leadership, team development, mentoring, and problem-solving capabilities
Proficiency with CMMS systems such as Pronto and Microsoft Office
Knowledge and practical application of MSHA regulations preferred
Current driver's license
Ability to successfully complete required background checks and post-offer physical requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent position with an extended mine life and long-term career opportunities
Competitive remuneration package
Bonuses
Insurance benefits
401(k)
Paid leave
Professional development and career growth within a global gold mining company
15 days on / 13 days off rotational schedule
Company-provided camp accommodation
Company-provided transportation from Fairbanks, Delta Junction, and Tok, Alaska