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 Specialist, Operational Risk - Process Safety Management to join our Ontario Operations team in Sudbury. This is a permanent position.

This role will support the development and implementation of the necessary management systems to achieve a step change in process safety management (PSM) performance. As the key support of the plant manager (Risk Owner) in Health, Safety and Operational Risk, the Specialist, Operational Risk – Process Safety Management (PSM) role is to provide expertise, coaching and direction to enable line management and contractors to achieve accountability for process safety management in their respective areas. The role is responsible for implementation of hazard identification and risk management processes linked to plant activities and processes, and for assurance and verification of Policies, Procedures and Work Practices in compliance with Vale standards and with Federal and Provincial regulations.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Provide technical leadership assistance and monitor and report Process Safety Management (PSM) system performance effectiveness and realign accordingly.
• Support the development of site-specific strategies and operating, considering targets and related actions to reduce risk to people, improve environmental performance, and optimize production output, quality, costs and capital expenditures. Provide performance feedback to team members and coach and counsel employees on the standards of behavior.
• Support site leadership in the development and implementation of the site emergency response plan through coordination with site personnel, with Health Safety support functions and with community-based emergency services, including establishment and support of the site emergency response and mine rescue teams, along with associated equipment and training.
• Lead the implementation of new systems, processes, and procedures, and provide guidance, auditing, mentoring and analysis support to the site management team in relation to their implementation, engaging and the HS support teams as needed.
• Work closely with the plant Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees, and with Provincial and Federal regulatory agencies, to ensure compliance with regulations and effective management of risks to people.
• Define, design, and deliver significant programs/initiatives for operating assets, functional departments, and capital projects across all categories of risk (e.g. Safety, Asset Integrity, strategic, finance, operational, compliance, etc.).
• Lead the implementation of VPS (Vale production System), Vale's system for managing, in accordance with Vale Global norms and associated international standards.
• Support the site manager and the line organization in managing operational risks, identifying, assessing, treating, preventing, and monitoring risks in an integrated manner.
• Recommend Process Safety features that will reduce employee's exposure to work hazards (e.g. Carbonyl, Sulfuric Dioxide, Chlorine etc.)
• Increasing overall process safety competencies at the plant through generic and specific training and facilitating hazard analysis and risk assessments (ICAM, 5-why, root cause analysis, BTA etc.)
• Provide guidance to site personnel and management on overall process safety strategy, standards and guidelines and execution.
• Utilize process safety management skills to identify issues and designs and controls requiring improvement.
• Act in a specialist role developing and assisting in sharing information between processing plants to capitalize on each plant's strengths to allow for efficient utilization of all resources and equipment.

About You

Education:

• Undergraduate degree in engineering, applied science or a related field is required.
• Post graduate completion of a Health and Safety program or Health and Safety certification is preferred (i.e. CCPS).

Experience:

• 8-10 years of relevant work experience, including 3 years in Process Safety Management

Skills:

• Familiar with ISO 14001/45001.
• Knowledge and understanding of Risk and critical control management.
• Good understanding of International Council of Mining and Metals (ICMM) guidelines on Safety and Health.
• Experienced knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations, international standards, and Injury Management.
• Strong Work & Business Management Skills (resource, planning & work prioritization management, results focused).
• Leadership & People Management (mentoring, leading, influencing others).
• Extensive experience with safety systems and methods Bowtie analysis, RCA.
• Understanding of operational site safety & Risk systems and programs.
• Ten years' related experience with a focus on Health, Safety and Risk Management.

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)
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Virtual Healthcare online
• Online training and career development opportunities

Why Sudbury

Greater Sudbury is a vibrant city in northeastern Ontario, renowned for its rich mining history and significant role in Canada's mineral production. The city sits atop one of the world's largest and oldest meteorite impact sites, the Sudbury Basin, which is exceptionally rich in nickel, copper, and other critical minerals that are needed for the green economy. The mining sector is a cornerstone of Sudbury's economy, driving both employment and economic growth, and Vale Base Metals plays a pivotal role in this regard. Our commitment to the community is as deep as our mines.

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.

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

Pay Grade: F4T

Apply by: July 27, 2025

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