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 a Concentrator Operations Supervisor to join our Concentrator Team in Voisey's Bay, Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation.

This is a permanent on-site position, working a 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off rotation.

The Concentrator Operations Supervisor leads the social, commercial and technical processes of a front-line team within established limits in order to meet the production and maintenance objectives of the plant regarding safety, reliability, efficiency and quality. The Supervisor is accountable to get the process under control and maintain the process within established limits. The Supervisor identifies negative variances outside these limits and takes action to prevent them from occurring. The Supervisor ensures that their direct reports and their area of accountability meet all requirements with regards to regulations, company policies and practices, and collective agreements.

Additionally, in this position, you will:

• Achieve/exceed targets for production quality & quantity as well as total product & unit cost expenditure while improving economic resources and recovery;
• Review & communicate risk management situations with crew members at line up and field discussions. Follow notification protocols for incidents and initiate on-shift investigations;
• Mentor others on consistently achieving ALARA and take corrective action when necessary to address noncompliance;
• Meet objectives and comply with: monthly safety plans, incident reporting process, policy/procedure reviews, MOC system, etc.;
• Perform injury management, working with employee and health care providers to successfully return the employee to work;
• Identify and correct negative special cause circumstances that are within authority level and escalate those that are outside authority;
• Continuously improve the performance of the production frontline team through effective use of established processes and procedures;

• Provide input and work collaboratively with peers and other departments to achieve capital (as applicable), production and/or maintenance projects/schedules;

• Complete all production and/or maintenance related reports and work orders, and communicates status to oncoming shift(s);
• Control in-plant inventories of consumables and supplies, and order materials to achieve production schedules;

About You

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• A minimum 5 years of experience in milling operations.
• Experience supervising sulphide milling.
• Detailed knowledge of mineral processing plant operations and process troubleshooting.

Skills:

• Proven skills in leadership, mentoring and performance management.
• Familiarity with safety systems and accident/incident investigation in an industrial setting.
• Familiarity with the NL OHS Act and Regulations.
• Proven oral and written communication skills.
• Digital literacy, working familiarity with MS Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
• Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental)
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Virtual Healthcare
• Online training and career development opportunities
• Chartered flights within Newfoundland & Labrador
• 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, internet, and unlimited long-distance calling
• All Personal Protective Equipment is provided upon hire. Employees are given a safety boot allowance and receive a 100% reimbursement for prescription safety glasses

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.

Vale recognizes the Impacts and Benefits Agreements with the Innu Nation and the Nunatsiavut Government in which Innu and Inuit workers have first preference for employment at the Voisey's Bay Mine Site. This is guided by an adjacency principle that first gives preference to those who live on the coast of Labrador, followed by those residing in the rest of Labrador, those residing on the island of the province, followed by the rest of Canada.

Next, priority will be given to Newfoundland and Labrador residents. We also welcome those who are willing to relocate back home and those looking to make NL their permanent home.

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

Innu Nation members and Nunatsiavut beneficiaries can submit their application to their Vale Aboriginal Employment Coordinator.

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

Pay Grade: 16V

Apply by: Sunday June 1^st, 2025.

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