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Donlin Gold LLC

Senior Process Engineer

Anchorage, AK · On-site

$225K - $250K/yr

Senior Process Engineer Location: Toronto, Calgary, or Vancouver, with travel to Anchorage, the Donlin Gold Project site, and other project locations as required Donlin Gold LLC is seeking an

GCI

Senior Technical Design Process Analyst

Anchorage, AK · On-site

$89K - $148K/yr

GCI's Analyst Sr, Technical Design Process will participate in the development, organization, and maintenance of the company's Technical Design Process. Develop sustainable, complex workflows based

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What is a process reliability manager?

A Process Reliability Manager is a professional responsible for ensuring that manufacturing or production processes operate efficiently, consistently, and with minimal downtime. They analyze process data, identify areas for improvement, and implement strategies to enhance equipment reliability and overall process performance. By collaborating with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams, they help reduce failures, optimize productivity, and maintain quality standards. Their work is crucial for minimizing costs and ensuring that production targets are met safely and reliably.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a process reliability manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Process Reliability Manager, you need a strong background in engineering, process optimization, and reliability analysis, often supported by a degree in engineering and experience in manufacturing or industrial settings. Familiarity with reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), root cause analysis tools, and data analysis software such as SAP or Maximo is typically required. Exceptional problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills help drive cross-functional teams and foster a culture of continuous improvement. These skills are crucial to ensure equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and optimize operational efficiency within complex production environments.

How does a process reliability manager typically collaborate with maintenance and production teams to achieve operational goals?

A Process Reliability Manager works closely with both maintenance and production teams to identify areas of improvement in equipment reliability and process efficiency. This often involves facilitating cross-functional meetings, analyzing downtime data, and implementing preventive maintenance strategies. Clear communication and teamwork are key, as the role requires aligning the objectives of different departments to minimize unplanned outages and optimize production output. By fostering a proactive culture and sharing best practices, the Process Reliability Manager helps ensure the plant operates smoothly and efficiently.

What is the difference between Process Reliability Manager vs Maintenance Engineer?

AspectProcess Reliability ManagerMaintenance Engineer
CertificationsReliability certifications, Six Sigma, PMPMechanical/Electrical certifications, HVAC, PLC certifications
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, industrial facilitiesFactories, equipment maintenance sites
Industry UsageFocus on reliability, uptime, and process optimizationFocus on equipment repair, preventive maintenance

The Process Reliability Manager primarily focuses on improving equipment reliability and process efficiency through data analysis and strategic planning. In contrast, Maintenance Engineers handle the hands-on repair and maintenance of machinery. Both roles are essential in manufacturing, but the Process Reliability Manager emphasizes proactive reliability strategies, while Maintenance Engineers focus on reactive and preventive maintenance tasks.

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Senior Project Engineer - Projects and Reliability

Delta Junction, AK • On-site

Northern Star Pogo LLC
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$135K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead reliability engineering, condition monitoring, and project management activities across the processing plant, site infrastructure, and surface operations.

  • Manage predictive and preventive maintenance programs, including conducting analyses such as vibration, thermography, oil, and ultrasonic testing.

  • Scope, evaluate, develop, and deliver reliability improvement and capital projects, including overseeing engineering projects from planning to closeout.

Job description

Northern Star Resources Limited (ASX: NST) is an Australian ASX 100 gold producer with three Tier-1 world-class projects located in highly prospective and low sovereign risk regions of Australia and North America. Northern Star is the largest Australian gold producer and among the top 10 gold miners globally. Northern Star continues to invest in building a strong asset base through strategic acquisitions and aggressive exploration to extend the mine lives across its world-class operations and generate earning accretive value for its Shareholders through operational effectiveness.

Northern Star Resources is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer – Projects & Reliability to join our team at the Pogo Mine in Alaska. Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, this role leads reliability engineering, project management, condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives across the processing plant, site infrastructure, and surface operations.

The primary focus is to maximize equipment availability and plant uptime, improve asset reliability, reduce maintenance costs, and safely deliver capital and reliability improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • 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 (PdM/PM) programs, including vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, ultrasonic testing (UT), and condition monitoring.
  • Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA/RCA), defect elimination, and equipment reliability initiatives.
  • Analyze equipment performance, reliability, maintainability, availability, downtime, and maintenance data to identify improvement opportunities.
  • 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.
Qualifications & Experience
  • 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.
What We Offer
  • Permanent position with an extended mine life and long-term career opportunities.
  • Competitive remuneration package, bonuses, insurance benefits, 401(k), and paid leave.
  • Professional development and career growth within a global gold mining company.
  • 15 days on / 13 days off rotational schedule at our remote Pogo Mine operation.
  • Company-provided camp accommodation and transportation from Fairbanks, Delta Junction, and Tok, Alaska.

Candidates living in the Fairbanks North Star Borough, Delta Junction, and Tok regions will receive first consideration.

Shortlisting for this role will begin immediately.

Candidates living in the Fairbanks North Star Borough, Delta and Tok regions will be given first consideration.

Due to the large volume of applications, only applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted.

Recruitment Agencies: Northern Star Resources does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Recruitment agencies and search firms are requested not to contact or solicit Northern Star Resources regarding this position unless specifically invited or engaged to provide recruitment services. Any unsolicited resumes or submissions will not be considered agency-referred candidates and will not create an obligation for payment of any recruitment fees.