Production Area Coach

Who We Are

We are Vale Base Metals – a global supplier of the critical minerals transforming the future.

With industry-leading reserves of copper and nickel in Canada, Brazil, and Indonesia, and state-of-the-art infrastructure in the U.K., Canada, and Japan, VBM delivers a secure and responsible supply of high-quality products to customers across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

Global demand for critical minerals is growing exponentially. From energy to aerospace, batteries to magnets, robotics to artificial intelligence, a secure and responsible supply of critical minerals is fundamental to power modern technologies. And at Vale Base Metals, we are transforming our business to provide a secure and responsible supply of these minerals.

Join our diverse team of 13,000 talented individuals committed to providing mineral security to a world in transition. We invite you to put your skills to work, driving meaningful and enduring change while enjoying a rewarding career.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Production Area Coach to join our Leach Department in Long Harbour, NL.

This permanent position will be on a 12-hour rotating schedule working at the Long Harbour Operations site in Long Harbour, NL.

As a Production Area Coach you are responsible for the overall performance, delivery, and development of the crew in meeting the organizational objectives. You will act as a director, initiator, mentor and supporter to the crew as it progresses and develops through different phases of capability. Your experience will assist in developing and sustaining a productive working relationship between all members of Long Harbour Operations while supporting the safe production of the world's best nickel.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Ensure Home Safe behaviors are integral in all crew member activity. Coach crews consistently to achieve ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) and to take corrective action to address noncompliance.
• Supervise daily work of production employees;
• Develop the crew to be self-sufficient in operating and maintaining the day-to-day operations, while ensuring compliance with all regulations, standards, organizational concepts and philosophies.
• Be accountable for leading and training Star Point (Personnel, Asset Care, Operations Planning, Responsible Care, Process) crew members to allow the self-management of related matters to ensure compliance to schedules, policies, procedures, and standards.
• Create a work environment that generates ownership and initiative in crew members that are actively engaged and understand their role in sustaining the core processes.
• Guide and audit the work practices utilizing VPS and 5S Work Practices to approve, plan, schedule and execute tasks within the area(s).
• Participate in emergency and breakdown situations as required, by providing troubleshooting, problem identification, materials procurement, and resource allocation knowledge as required to correct the situation as efficiently and effectively as possible to minimize production impact.

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 training and career development opportunities
• A Bus Service departing from the St. John's vicinity.

About You

Education:

• High school diploma required.
• Post-secondary education within a related field is preferred.

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in a supervisory role is preferred.
• Industrial and/or operating environment preferred.
• Previous metallurgical knowledge and experience an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.

Skills:

• Strong organizational skills.
• Supervisory, leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent communication and team building skills.

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 Vale Base Metals' integrated operations play a crucial role.

At Long Harbour, we operate a state-of-the-art processing plant, which refines nickel concentrate from Vale Base Metals' Voisey's Bay mine, located in Labrador, into 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 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 can act like owners, being their authentic selves and empowering them to deliver results. Vale Base Metals 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.

Pay Grade: 15V

Apply by: Sunday January 18^th, 2026

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