Welcome to Vale. Our purpose is to improve life and transform the future. Together. We value our workforce and strive to offer continuous training and career development opportunities for our people.

Vale Base Metals is one of the world's largest producers of high-quality nickel and an important producer of copper and responsibly sourced cobalt. With headquarters in Toronto, Canada, and operations in Newfoundland & Labrador, Ontario, Manitoba, UK, Indonesia, and Brazil, we are delivering the critical building blocks for a cleaner, greener future.

Applying the latest technologies to sustainably mine the critical minerals that power electric vehicles, build renewable energy solutions, and help develop life-saving medical equipment is at the heart of what we do.

We have a proud history of mining in Manitoba. Our operations in Thompson, with two operating mines, is in the awe-inspiring heart of the northern boreal region. It has a strong future in mining and milling, with an ongoing mission to grow as a safe, prosperous, and sustainable nickel producer.

We invite you to be part of our evolution.

Our Team:

The Thompson Mines Technical Services (MTS) Team is integral to the success of the operations in being a safe and reliable producer. We aim to design and plan safe, sustainable ore extraction through technical excellence in the areas of geology, mine planning, ventilation, backfill, ground control, drill/blast, and survey control.

As part of the All-Mines Services Team, the iROC (Integrated Remote Operations Centre) will connect leaders and frontline workers across all of Vale's Canadian mines. Not only will the iROC team strengthen communications across our mining operations, iROC will also be a cornerstone in real-time data collection and analytics to support robust decision making in planning and execution. This 24/7 continuous data feed will drive agile action plans in real-time, improving shift productivity and adherence to plans. iROC will also improve safety by reducing emergency response time through enhanced locations awareness and by facilitating the active monitoring of hazards such as seismicity.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking iROC Operational Leads to join our Mines Technical Services team in Thompson, Manitoba. This is a permanent full-time position.

As the iROC Operational Lead you will monitor, develop, and support the execution of planned work across our integrated mining and processing operations by collecting and analyzing real-time data, prioritizing critical work and recovery plans, and assisting our Manitoba Operations workforce to drive our mining operations productivity safely.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Ensure the Manitoba operating sites are adhering to Vale's VPS business process standards, procedures and using system applications and tools in an effective and efficient manner.
• Develop and issue shift plans and confirm resources available for shift activities with the frontline leaders.
• Monitor the 24/7 progress of all in-shift activities including delays, equipment breakdowns, mine heading status and task start and end time. Interact and provide guidance to frontline leaders and frontline workers.
• Prioritize and create action plans for the execution teams to achieve shift rotation and daily shift targets to drive plan compliance.
• Work closely with the assigned plant leadership teams to react to unforeseen events by providing recommendations to priorities/planned work through iROC's real-time data to deliver of divisional results.
• Understand the key stakeholders at the Manitoba Operations and engage them as directed by the iROC Management Operating System (MOS).
• Escalate decisions or variances to plan to the necessary stakeholders.
• Issue end of shift reports and metrics
• Input work orders, mechanical breakdowns for in shift repairs and maintenance.
• Collaborate with support groups for mine plan development and execution.
• Ensure the planning, scheduling and execution processes at the plant sites follow the MOS and remain integrated with iROC resulting in safe mine productivity increases for our Vale North Atlantic Operations.
• Responsible for integrity of data coming from the iROC.
• Oversight for planned work, safety systems, data analytics and reporting, and understanding how core business activities impact safety, production, and cost at the Plant. Maintain and manage current and next shift schedule for crews based on progress and in shift variances, including the addition of urgent work.
• Assist with emergency response procedures, including working along and fire response.
• Monitor seismic systems, providing abnormal ground activity information and recommendation to the frontline crews.

About You

Education:

• Batchelor degree or college diploma in a related discipline

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years of underground mining experience, planning and scheduling, logistics, maintenance, or supply chain management experience preferred.

Skills:

• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to influence without authority.
• Skilled in data analysis and problem solving.
• Demonstrated ability to connect, communicate and problem solve with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proficient with Microsoft office products.
• Ability to influence and promote the iROC culture within the organization.
• Personal commitment to safety and risk management.

How can Vale grow your career?

The iROC Operational Lead is a critical technical leadership position that will allow the right candidate to grow their career in our mining and exploration activities in Canada. Additionally, Vale Canada offers a series of benefits including:

• Competitive salary.
• Attractive pension and benefits (company paid core coverage, flex health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
• Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation, flex, sick, top up for maternity/parental)
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth.
• Grow your career in a large and global company, and mining industry leader.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Online training and career development opportunities.

Why Thompson

Thompson is known as the "Hub of the North." The town was developed in the 1950s around our mine and is now a thriving community. Our home boasts a close-knit and involved community with a vibrant arts and music scene and is known for its hospitality and welcoming nature.

Thompsonites, as we call ourselves, are always ready to welcome new people to town and excited to share its gems with them. The main draw to Thompson is its unspoiled wilderness filled with waterfalls and wildlife, making it the perfect place for the adventurous soul. From the Northern Lights to ice fishing, skating, skiing, hockey, sledding, hunting and every winter sport you can imagine, if you love the outdoors, Thompson is the perfect place for you and your family.

Include to Transform

At Vale, 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.

Grade: F5T

Apply by: May 24, 2024

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