About Alamos Gold Inc.: Alamos Gold is a Canadian-based gold producer with a long-term track record of creating value for all stakeholders through solid financial performance, low-cost production growth, and a company-wide commitment to social responsibility and environmental stewardship. We currently operate three mines – two in Canada and one in Mexico – and we have a strong portfolio of development stage projects, including the Lynn Lake Project and Island Gold Phase 3+ Expansion in Canada, and Puerto Del Aire Project in Mexico. Alamos also has an early-stage exploration project in Canada, the Qiqavik Gold Project. Our core values of safety, teamwork, environmental sustainability, integrity, and commitment allow our more than 1,900 dedicated team members to thrive in their careers and to create a lasting legacy that benefits all Alamos stakeholders.
About Island Gold District: Alamos Gold’s Island Gold District will become one of the largest and lowest-cost gold mines in Canada. With the two mines within the district, Island Gold and Magino employ over 900 team members who work in the underground and open pit operations and are located in northern Ontario, just east of the town of Dubreuilville, 83 kilometres northeast of Wawa. Through ongoing exploration success, Island Gold District’s Mineral Reserves and Resources have continued to grow in size and quality. Join the Island Gold District team and be a part of the long-life mining operations, as we prioritize our employee growth, high performance and a culture of safety and accountability.
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.
Primary Responsibility & Duties
1. Reliability & Condition Monitoring
- 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.
2. Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Execution
- 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.
3. Troubleshooting & Corrective Work
- 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.
4. Root Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement
- 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.
5. Work Management & Documentation
- 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.
6. Safety & Compliance
- 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.
Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience:
- 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
Preferred
- 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
Working Conditions
- Mill/plant environment with rotating shifts or day schedule depending on site requirements
- Work may include heights, confined spaces, and hot/cold environments
- Participation in shutdowns and planned outages
- Must meet physical requirements for millwright duties
- The schedule for this position is based in a camp operation working on a defined rotation schedule of either 7 days on / 7 days off or 14/14
- Pay or shift range: $45.60 CAD to $70.68 CAD
Ready to make a lasting impact? Apply today and help us continue building a culture of excellence, engagement, and growth!
This is an existing vacancy.
The expected salary range for this role is intended to support transparency and informed decision making. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience and internal equity.
Alamos Gold Inc. may use artificial intelligence to initially screen or assess applicants for this position with respect to mandatory job requirements.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Alamos Gold Inc. (the “Company”) is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible environment for all third parties, and will provide accommodation where required, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (the “Act”). The Company is committed to excellence in serving all third parties including people with disabilities and will do so by preventing and removing barriers to accessibility and meeting the requirements under the Act in a timely fashion.
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Red Seal Certification (Industrial Millwright)
