Description

Adecco is currently recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer to join a dynamic Maintenance Engineering team at a leading mining operation in Fort McMurray. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity for an experienced engineer passionate about reliability, continuous improvement, and impactful, cost-effective solutions.
If you’re motivated by solving complex mechanical challenges, working hands-on with fixed plant equipment like crushers, conveyors, and slurry pumps, and collaborating closely with Operations and Maintenance teams, this is your chance to contribute directly to business success in a high-impact role.

  • Location: Fort McMurray, AB (on-site)
  • Schedule: Monday to Friday | 40 hours/week
  • Job Type: Full-time | Permanent position

Why join

  • Be at the forefront of Extraction and Tailings operations in a world-class mining environment
  • Work with a collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team
  • Take ownership of impactful projects that directly improve reliability and reduce costs
  • Opportunity to grow your career with training, development, and diverse challenges
  • Join a stable and respected organization with a strong commitment to safety and excellence

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary liaison between Production Units and the Rotating Engineering team, ensuring clear communication and alignment
  • Participate in daily and weekly Production Unit meetings to support equipment availability and operational decision-making
  • Monitor equipment health, troubleshoot failures, perform root cause analysis, and develop long-term reliability solutions
  • Issue scope of work and inspection recommendations for outages and routine maintenance
  • Analyze equipment wear, recommend one-time cost-effective repairs, and report reliability metrics for various equipment classes
  • Apply continuous improvement strategies to increase equipment uptime and reduce operating costs
  • Provide regular updates and reports to stakeholders on progress, issues, and proposed solutions

Requirements

  • Must be eligible to work and reside within Canada
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation preferred or eligibility to register
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in an operating facility, troubleshooting equipment and improving reliability
  • Strong expertise in fixed plant equipment (e.g., crushers, conveyors, hoppers, screens, slurry pumps)
  • Experience with Root Cause Failure Analysis and reliability metrics
  • Familiarity with hydraulic systems, SAP/S4, and Fieldglass is an asset
  • Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a collaborative mindset
  • Self-motivated, client-oriented, and capable of working independently and within a team
  • Must be local to Fort McMurray or willing to relocate

If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a team that values innovation, reliability, and collaboration, apply today to join this exciting opportunity!
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