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Who We Are

We are a global mining company dedicated to safely delivering nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals essential for the world's energy transition.

Our mission is to improve lives and shape a better future together.

From utensils to cellphones to satellites, our operations simplify daily life and enhance connectivity. Our metals are integral to life-saving medical equipment and the electric vehicles driving the fight against climate change – our work truly matters.

Join our diverse team of 15,000 talented individuals committed to transforming critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development in countries like Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. We invite you to use your skills with us and contribute to something meaningful and enduring.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an EIT II – Tailings Management Engineer to join our Tailings & Dams team in Long Harbour, NL.

This is a permanent position, working a 4x10s schedule at our Long Harbour Operations site.

As a EIT II – Tailings and Management Engineer, you be reporting to the VNL Responsible Tailings Facility Engineer (RTFE), and will take on the role of assisting the RTFE who is accountable for the integrity of the tailings facility by performing the scope of work for key aspects of tailings, pond, and dam management, with a focus in process safety for the operation, surveillance, ongoing construction of tailings and water management facilities, and liaising with internal teams and the Accountable Executive.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Review detailed Construction Records Reports in collaboration with other stakeholders and the Engineer of Record (EoR) during the construction phase of a tailings and dam structure or when there is a material change to the facility, its infrastructure, or its monitoring system.
• Maintain construction and performance records, ensuring its appropriate control to make relevant and up-to-date information accessible.
• Analyze monitoring and surveillance data, report on routine dam inspections, and approve recommendations for improvement of structure conditions.
• Periodically review and update as required an Operations, Maintenance and Surveillance (OMS) Manual and performance reports that supports effective risk management.
• Support tailings and pond management Operations and maintain dam safety in accordance with specifications, performance indicators, limits, standards and procedures.
• Support with developing Scope of Work (SOW) for Front End Loading (FEL studies), Engineering Studies, and related areas.
• Maintain and support the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans (EPRB) and systems, prepare training materials, and support testing programs.
• Develop and maintain technical databases related to instrumentation, tailings deposition & water management to monitor compliance to the tailings deposition plan and water management plan.

About You

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Civil, Geotechnical or Environmental discipline).
• Eligible to be registered as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with PEGNL.

Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of civil, geotechnical and tailings experience; including tailings storage facility design, construction, operations and closure of tailings and water storage facilities is required.

Skills:

• Knowledge of slope management; including dam analysis, tailings characterization and instrumentation technologies.
• Knowledge of MAC, CDA, GISTM, ANCOLD, ICOLD or other guidance documents to manage tailings storage facility governance.
• Strong focus on dam safety with the ability to lead teams in the application of critical thinking.
• Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary project teams for the delivery of construction projects.
• Proven ability to build relationships within the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Good understanding and experience in using Goldsim, AutoCAD and Slope stability software is an asset.

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
• Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
• Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
• Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental)
• Flexible work arrangements

• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Virtual Healthcare online
• Online training and career development opportunities
• A Bus Service departing from the St. John's vicinity

Why Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada's easternmost province, is known for its rugged coastline, rich cultural heritage, and significant natural resources. The province's economy is bolstered by a robust mining sector, where our operations play a crucial role. At Long Harbour, we operate a state-of-the-art processing plant, which refines nickel concentrate from the Voisey's Bay mine into finished nickel, copper, and cobalt products. This plant is a cornerstone of our commitment to value-added processing in Canada. Meanwhile, the Voisey's Bay mine, located in Labrador, is one of the world's most substantial nickel deposits. It provides high-quality nickel, copper, and cobalt, essential for the 21^st century economy.

Include to Transform

At Vale Base Metals, 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 critical 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.

Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Interested applicants must submit their application online at https://vale.eightfold.ai/careers.

Pay Grade: F7T

Apply by: Monday, May 26^th, 2025

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