Who We Are:

Welcome to Vale in Canada. As a leader in the mining industry, our responsibility is to positively impact our people, communities and the environment. We value our workforce and offer continuous training and career development opportunities for our people.

Vale is a global leader in the production of iron ore and one of the largest producers of nickel. Active in Canada for over 100 years, Vale employs nearly 6,000 people across our corporate office in Toronto and sites in Manitoba, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador. Applying the latest technologies to sustainably produce nickel, copper, cobalt, platinum group metals, gold and silver is at the heart of what we do.

With our global headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and approximately 125,000 employees in over 30 countries, Vale is constantly growing and changing. We invite you to be part of our evolution.

Our Sudbury Operations have been in existence for more than 100 years. With five mines, a mill, a smelter, a refinery and nearly 4,000 employees it is also one of the largest integrated mining complexes in the world. Sudbury is also home to several administrative sites serving both the Ontario Operations as well as all our North Atlantic Operations.

Port Colborne is home to our Nickel Refinery where raw materials from our Sudbury operations are processed into electrocobalt and precious metals and serves as a distribution centre for finished nickel products.

Our Team:

The Maintenance Master Data team is part of Vale’s Asset Management Process team and is integral in maintaining the core maintenance information in our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Members of this team support multiple locations across our North Atlantic Operations and strive for data standardization across the plants. Team members are also involved in problem solving and support functions related to maintenance master data and work closely with the Vale Reliability team as well as end users to identify best practices.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a PM Coordinator to join our team in Sudbury.

The PM Coordinator will provide preventive maintenance coordination support to the Canada / UK mines and surface plants in the area of work management.

This role reports directly to the Master Data Supervisor, and the incumbent works collaboratively with a team of PM Coordinators to provide central support to our North Atlantic Operations.

Accountabilities

In this position you will:

• Follow Safety Plan developed for department.
• Input the information provided from the Plant for the schedule of the preventive and predictive maintenance program.
• Make the necessary changes to the P.M. program, e.g., inspection frequency, for select pieces of equipment as determined by the Plant.
• Maintain a filing system to allow storing and auditing of historical records.
• Review P.M. inspections and related Task Lists.
• Create and Maintain BOM’s, Equipment, Functional Locations, Standard Text, PM Assembly Materials, Maintenance Plans, Measuring points, Task Lists, PRTs and work centers inside of SAP.
• Occasional closing and TECO of YPM type work orders
• Provide ad hoc maintenance reporting for the purpose of analysis, e.g. Missed Inspections, Last Meter Reading, Deadline Monitoring.
• Occasional requisitioning and input of service entry sheets for Services and Materials
• Provide advice to plant personnel as required in the use of the ERP and established processes and protocols.
• Make recommendations to supervisor for process improvements.
  

Qualifications and Specific Skills:

Education: The successful candidate will possess a post-secondary study in a Maintenance or Technical related field .

Experience: The ideal candidate will have direct experience in maintenance administration with preventive and predictive maintenance programs and those who possess a general knowledge of production and service equipment are desirable. This would include candidates whom possess previous experience in a related Vale role, those whom have provided temporary coverage for the role, or those whom have received prior PM Coordinator training.

Computer Skills: Comprehensive knowledge and experience using various internal Vale systems such as: SAP (planner/supervisor &/or crew member), Business Objects, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Peoplesoft.

Other Skills Required:

• Comprehensive understanding of SAP Maintenance Modules and the Asset Management / Work Management System
• Numeric Logic (includes proficiency in excel, interpretation of statistical data, basic mathematical concepts)
• Understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance

What We Offer You

• Competitive salary
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion and career growth
• Grow your career in a large and global company, and mining industry leader
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Online training and career development opportunities

Comments:

These positions are covered under the Collective Agreement between Vale and the Local 2020-05 United Steelworkers.

Applicants are encouraged to review the Job Selection Posting Process for Local 2020-05 Employees located on the Ontario Operations Human Resources website.

We appreciate your interest in being a part of the team though only those applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted.

Difference Makes All the Difference

At Vale, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. Vale encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or any other personal consideration that makes us different.

Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Please Apply By: May 18, 2023

Job Grade: G