Superintendent, Mechanical Reliability Engineer

Location: 

Las Vegas, NV, US, 89149

Post Start Date:  Mar 12, 2026

 

        

Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com     

 

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

Reliability & Maintenance Strategy

  • 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.

Technical Engineering Support

  • 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.

Compliance, Safety & Standards

  • 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.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
  • Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) preferred.
  • 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.

Working Conditions

This is a full‑time, exempt position. Standard work schedule is Monday–Friday, with required travel to the Beatty, Nevada site or other locations as needed. Evening or weekend work may be required depending on operational needs.

 

AngloGold Ashanti Limited

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

AngloGold Ashanti North America Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

 

Requisition ID:  29190
Category:  Project Management
Posting Salary:  Market Related
Post End Date:  Mar 12, 2026


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