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 open-pit mine and concentrator in Voisey’s Bay – Vale’s only fly-in/fly-out operation in Canada – produces nickel-cobalt-copper concentrate and copper concentrate. An underground expansion will see a transition to a leading edge underground mine extending the life of the mine until 2034. Our state-of the-art facility in Long Harbour is the first nickel processing plant in the world to use hydrometallurgy technology to produce Plating Rounds TM from hard rock (sulphide) concentrate, with low carbon footprint compared to traditional smelter technology. A team of employees across the province provide support to the Newfoundland and Labrador Operations.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our Fixed Plant Maintenance Team at our remote mine site in Voisey’s Bay, Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This permanent position will be on a 2 week in/2 week out rotation.

The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer will act as a leader in improving the overall equipment performance and reducing costs through establishment and implementation of proactive and reactive fixed equipment Reliability Improvement Programs (RIPs). Additionally, the Engineer will lead the development of Reliability Assurance team skills in improvement related activities, continuously monitor and analyze equipment performance and facilitate improvement projects based on this data. In this role, you will:

• Broad knowledge in the operation and maintenance of UG mining assets such as conveyors, sizers, ventilation control equipment, and dewatering infrastructure.
• Work with Maintenance and Operation teams to improve equipment availability, utilization, and efficiency.
• Proactively analyze equipment performance issues, investigate trends and act on opportunities for Underground Fixed Plant equipment performance improvements.

• Evaluate new technologies for condition monitoring programs/initiatives and provide necessary input in the selection process (including vendors).
• Initiate and lead Root Cause Analysis efforts using FMEA and RCFA tools, and develop Risk Based Inspection Program.
• Establish performance monitoring standards to meet Uptime and Availability targets.
• Develop and maintain Reliability KPI reports to include explanations of variance and trends.
• Co-ordinate with Central Engineering to Evaluate Equipment Design improvements, develop and issue engineering work request, and provide input for equipment capital expenditures.
• Apply value analysis (cost vs. benefit) in making maintenance decisions concerning repair, replacement, or redesign of equipment and systems.

About You

Education :

• Undergraduate Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) Designation with PEG-NL.

Experience :

• 5 to 7 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience working in an industrial environment such as mining and/or construction is preferred.

Skills :

• Broad knowledge in the repair of mobile equipment assets and mining repair facilities.
• Strong computer skills in SAP would be an asset.
• Strong knowledge of MS office products (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Competent decision maker with an ability to prioritize work.

What We Offer You

• Competitive Salary and Site Premiums.
• Opportunity to earn an Annual Employee Bonus.
• Attractive pension and benefits (company paid core coverage, flex health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans, and optional insurances). Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, sick, top up for maternity/parental).
• Chartered flights within the province.
• 24/7 access to a fully stocked cafeteria with balanced meals prepared by our culinary team.
• Access to recreational facilities and social activities (cardio/weight room, gymnasium, music room, movie theatre, etc.).
• Accommodations are equipped with cable TV, unlimited long-distance calling, and high-speed internet capacity.
• All Personal Protective Equipment is provided upon hire. Employees are given a safety boot allowance and receive a 100% reimbursement for prescription safety glasses.
• Exposure to advanced mining technology and state of the art mechanized underground equipment.
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth.
• Opportunities to grow your career in a large global company, and mining industry leader.
• Online training and career development opportunities.

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 Vale 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.

Apply

Interested applicants must submit their application online at https://vale.eightfold.ai/careers. Innu Nation members and Nunatsiavut beneficiaries can also submit their application to their Vale Aboriginal Employment Coordinator.

Apply by: Thursday, May 25 th , 2023