Senior Reliability Engineer | Republic, WA

Maintenance and Mechanical
Washington, United States
June 5, 2026
$110,000 - $125,000 / year
Full-time
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Job Description

Company: Kinross Gold Corporation
Location: Republic, Washington, United States
Category: Maintenance and Mechanical
Job Type: Full-time
Experience Level: Senior-Level
Salary: $110,000.00 – $125,000.00 annually

Job Summary
Kinross Gold Corporation is seeking a Senior Reliability Engineer to develop, implement, and continuously improve maintenance and reliability strategies for site assets.

This role supports safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations by driving reliability-centered maintenance practices, condition monitoring programs, defect elimination, asset performance improvement, and lifecycle value optimization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage Equipment Maintenance Strategy aligned with RCM principles and ISO 55001 standards
  • Prioritize reliability initiatives across the site
  • Review defect elimination processes, including Root Cause Failure Analysis
  • Conduct reliability analysis and design reviews for new and existing equipment
  • Support commissioning activities from a reliability perspective
  • Analyze equipment performance, maintenance costs, and reliability KPIs
  • Provide reliability insights and recommendations to leadership
  • Ensure accuracy of maintenance documentation, specifications, and asset data
  • Evaluate asset criticality and maintain the criticality register
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across maintenance processes
  • Support new equipment procurement, installation, and asset entry processes
  • Ensure adherence to maintenance standards, procedures, and best practices
  • Support condition-based monitoring programs, including vibration, thermography, and oil analysis
  • Assist with complex condition monitoring assessments
  • Collaborate with technicians and trades to interpret machine performance data
  • Support condition monitoring activities during plant shutdowns
  • Optimize predictive maintenance strategies and monitoring programs
  • Maintain reliability data, master data, and documentation systems
  • Support integration and optimization of CMMS and reliability analytics tools
  • Monitor and report maintenance and reliability KPIs
  • Support maintenance forecasts, cost optimization strategies, and long-range planning
  • Provide guidance to Maintenance Planners and Reliability Technicians as applicable
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet operational objectives
  • Support training, professional development, and adherence to SOPs

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field required
  • 5+ years of experience in maintenance, reliability engineering, or asset management
  • Mining, processing, or heavy industry experience preferred
  • Experience implementing Reliability Centered Maintenance programs
  • Experience leading or facilitating Root Cause Failure Analysis or ICAM investigations
  • Experience with condition monitoring programs such as vibration, thermography, and oil analysis
  • Strong understanding of fixed and mobile equipment systems, including pumps, conveyors, crushers, mills, and mobile fleet
  • Proficiency with CMMS systems such as JDE, SAP, or Maximo
  • Ability to analyze maintenance and reliability KPIs and translate data into actionable insights
  • Knowledge of asset management frameworks; ISO 55001 preferred
  • Experience with spare parts optimization and inventory strategies
  • Familiarity with condition-based and predictive maintenance technologies
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, P&IDs, and OEM manuals
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in mining or industrial environments
  • Familiarity with MSHA regulations and reporting requirements preferred
  • Strong commitment to safety leadership and continuous improvement
  • Valid driver’s license required
  • Authorization to work in the United States required

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to work in an active mining or production environment
  • Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment in production areas
  • Ability to observe, correct, and report unsafe conditions
  • Ability to follow operating procedures and comply with regulatory requirements
  • Strong commitment to safe working practices and environmental requirements

Why This Role Matters
This role is important for improving equipment reliability, reducing downtime, strengthening maintenance strategies, optimizing asset performance, and supporting safe and cost-effective mining operations.

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👉 Apply online: https://jobs.kinross.com/job/Republic-Sr_-Reliability-Engineer-Wash/1383531400/

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