Superintendent, Mechanical Reliability Engineer

anglogold•Las Vegas, NV

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Reliability Mechanical Engineer improves equipment reliability, availability, and maintainability across mining and processing operations. This role focuses on reliability‑centered maintenance, preventive and predictive strategies, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives to maximize plant performance and minimize downtime. It provides engineering support for critical mechanical and rotating equipment while driving asset performance excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
Five (5) to seven (7) years of mechanical or reliability engineering experience in mining, mineral processing, or heavy industrial operations.
Experience supporting studies, EPCM execution, and plant commissioning.
Proficiency with asset management and CMMS platforms.
Strong understanding of FMEA, RCM principles, and reliability engineering processes.
Experience analyzing and troubleshooting mechanical and rotating equipment.
Strong data analysis abilities to identify patterns, failure trends, and required interventions.
Strong awareness of safety, health, and environmental standards.
Ability to work independently within defined methods and standards.
Effective collaborator with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to mentor others and contribute to a positive, high‑performance team environment.
Capable of managing multiple priorities and offering well-reasoned engineering recommendations.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Valid driver’s license required.
Access to equipment performance data, capital plans, production metrics, and maintenance cost data.

Nice To Haves

Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement reliability‑centered maintenance (RCM) programs for critical assets.
Establish and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
Maintain and improve asset hierarchy and data integrity within the CMMS (e.g., SAP, Pronto, Maximo).
Analyze equipment performance data to identify failure trends and improvement opportunities.
Develop lifecycle management strategies for major mechanical assets and systems.
Provide engineering expertise for pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, crushers, mills, and rotating equipment.
Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Conduct and interpret vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermography, and condition‑monitoring data.
Track failure modes and implement targeted reliability improvements.
Support commissioning activities and performance testing of new equipment.
Ensure maintenance and reliability practices meet MSHA and site safety standards.
Uphold AGA values, policies, and compliance obligations while contributing to a safe working environment.