Mill Reliability Technician /Millwright (Red Seal)

Alamos Gold Inc.•Dubreuilville Township, ON

2d•CA$44 - CA$67•Onsite

About The Position

The Mill Reliability Technician plays a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all mill assets. This position combines advanced millwrighting skills with reliability-focused maintenance practices to improve equipment uptime, reduce unplanned failures, and support long-term asset performance. The technician will perform inspections, troubleshooting, precision maintenance, condition monitoring, and root cause analysis, while supporting the development and execution of reliability programs across the mill. This role requires a Red Seal Millwright Certification and demonstrated experience in industrial or mining process plants.

Requirements

Red Seal Millwright Certification
Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in industrial, mining, or heavy process environments
Strong troubleshooting and mechanical diagnostic skills
Experience with precision maintenance (alignment, balancing, fit-up)
Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and OEM manuals
Proficiency with CMMS systems (SAP preferred)
Strong understanding of lubrication, vibration, and failure mechanisms
Ability to work independently and prioritize reliability-critical tasks

Nice To Haves

Reliability certifications (MLT I/II, MLA I/II, vibration CAT 1–2)
Experience with grinding circuits (SAG/Ball mills), flotation, conveyors, or crushers
Familiarity with RCA methodologies (5-Why, Fishbone, Apollo)
Strong computer skills (Excel, reporting tools, condition monitoring software)
Experience working in a continuous operation mine or milling environment

Responsibilities

Perform routine equipment inspections and condition monitoring using tools such as vibration analyzers, thermography, ultrasound, and laser alignment equipment.
Identify equipment degradation trends and report emerging reliability risks.
Conduct oil sampling, contamination control, and lubrication route improvements.
Participate in reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) or failure mode analysis where required.
Execute scheduled PM and PdM tasks in alignment with the site’s reliability strategy.
Complete precision maintenance including shaft alignment, balancing, torqueing, and proper installation practices.
Assist with updating PM tasks and work instructions based on field findings.
Diagnose mechanical failures on critical mill assets such as pumps, conveyors, crushers, screens, flotation equipment, grinding mills, and material handling systems.
Recommend corrective actions that address root causes rather than symptoms.
Provide technical support to the maintenance crews during breakdowns or complex repairs.
Participate in failure investigations and support root cause analysis (RCA).
Document findings, propose corrective/preventive actions, and follow through on implementation.
Identify opportunities to reduce maintenance costs, improve equipment reliability, and optimize asset performance.
Create detailed notifications and work requests in the CMMS (SAP or similar).
Maintain accurate condition reports, inspection logs, and reliability data.
Ensure maintenance work meets OEM specifications and site standards.
Collaborate with planners to support job plans, kitting needs, and scheduled shutdown scopes.
Follow all site safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and risk assessments.
Participate in safety meetings, inspections, and job hazard analyses.
Promote safe, reliable equipment operation and proactive hazard identification.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and environmental requirements during all activities.