Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance Engineer

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 Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance Engineer to join our Maintenance Engineering & Reliability Team in Long Harbour, NL. Relocation to the province of Newfoundland & Labrador will be required for this role.

This is a permanent on-site position, working a 4x10s Monday to Thursday schedule at our Long Harbour Operations Site.

As a Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance Engineer you will be responsible for on-site technical maintenance support, engineering, screening/scoping, repair scopes of work, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the Long Harbour Processing Plant. Your experience and skills will aid in conducting and coordinating engineering field and/or integrity assessments to make sure the assets are running without defects.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Monitor, inspect, troubleshoot, and provide technical guidance on repairs or upgrades to electrical distrubution systems, instrumentation equipment, PLC and DCS based control systems.
• Conducts initial screening and scoping for engineering requests providing recommendations for electrical equipment (transformers, switchgear, motors, VFD's, PLCs, etc.) as required to support improvements.
• Develop and manage reliability programs for electrical infrastructure in the facility such as multi-year maintenance plans, infrared thermography, motor management, and transformer oil analysis, for example, and be responsible for program success by development of all procedures, tools, and resources required
• Supports the maintenance management teams to ensure the work packages are executed as per design.
• Identifies and escalates all critical issues that threaten the successful execution of work orders for completion by their Required End Date.
• Monitors KPIs and actively strives towards plant targets.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.

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
• Relocation Assistance
• A Bus Service departing from the St. John's vicinity

About You

Education:

• A Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Degree is required.
• A Professional Engineering Designation (P. Eng) from PEGNL is preferred or the ability to be registered.

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years of Electrical Maintenance Engineering experience.
• Previous experience in instrumentation and automation would be an asset.

Skills:

• Ability to solve complex problems.
• Able to provide electrical engineering expertise and technical guidelines to their team.
• Keeps up to date with research and knowledge regarding new technologies.
• Able to work with minimal supervision while acting like a mentor to more junior employees.

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: F5T

Apply by: Thursday, January 29^th, 2026

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