Engineer, Electrical

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 an Engineer, Electrical to join our Reliability Engineering Team at Clarabelle Mill in Sudbury, Ontario. This is a permanent position.

As an Engineer Electrical, you will be responsible for delivering engineering services and technical advice, implementing and optimizing the asset efficiency of Crushing, Concentrator, Tailings and Water Plants equipment and facilities.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Be accountable for promoting and compliance with Vale's Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Provides technical guidance for engineering design, analysis and recommendations for unplanned outages related to tripped electrical power, control and communication circuits or other upset conditions.
• Develop the asset strategy, identifying asset criticality to the business, setting service strategy based on performance required, and driving reliability and cost-effective lifecycle management.
• Reviews strategies for new assets as part of operational readiness. Identify critical spares and provide recommendations regarding stock levels.
• Provide technical assistance in troubleshooting, repair of electrical equipment and risk assessment and perform electrical equipment failures investigation.
• Develop maintenance standards, schedules and programs and provide guidance on-site to electrical maintenance planning and execution team.

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

About You

Education:

• Undergraduate degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng.) required.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in the Electrical Engineering Field.
• Familiar with latest codes, acts and regulations and keeps abreast of technology and latest developments in his/her design field.
• Familiar with maintenance, programming, troubleshooting, failures investigation of the following systems and devices including: DCS systems (Foxboro, DeltaV), PLC systems (Allen Bradley Rockwell), video LAN systems (Indigo Vision), process LANs, gateways, HMI software (Factory Talk View SE), Rockwell intelligent MCCs (AB Bulletin 2100 with E300 and E3+ overloads), ABB VFDs (ACS600/800/880, 6000) and GE Multilin protection relays. Communications protocols include Modbus (Plus, TCP/IP), Ethernet/IP, and HART communications over serial and ethernet physical layers, radio frequency, Wi Fi and fiber optics.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems including power distribution, motor controls including soft starters & VFDs, transformers, motors, including maintenance and testing.
• Knowledge of industrial control systems and instrumentation is highly desirable

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 required for modern technologies such as AI and defence. 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 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.

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

Vale uses artificial intelligence to screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position.

Pay Grade: The candidate's experience will determine placement within the pay band

Minimum Starting Salary: $89,244.00

Apply by: January 26, 2026

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