Do you want to work in a leading-edge underground mine?
Who We Are
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 invite you to be part of our evolution.
Our Team
Our Newfoundland and Labrador Operations are an integrated mining, milling, and processing operation. Nickel concentrate from the fly-in, fly-out Voisey's Bay operation is shipped to our state-of-art Long Harbour Processing Plant where it is refined into low-carbon and high-purity nickel rounds, cobalt rounds and copper cathodes.
The Opportunity
Vale recognizes the Impacts and Benefits Agreements with the Innu Nation and the Nunatsiavut Government in which Innu and Inuit workers have first preference for employment at the Voisey's Bay Mine Site. This is guided by an adjacency principle that first gives preference to those who live on the coast of Labrador, followed by those residing in the rest of Labrador, those residing on the island of the province, followed by the rest of Canada.
Next, priority will be given to Newfoundland and Labrador residents. We also welcome those who are willing to relocate back home and those looking to make NL their permanent home.
We are currently seeking an Underground Mine Operations Field Engineer to join our Underground Operations Team at our remote mine site in Voisey's Bay, Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation.
This permanent position will be on a 1-week in/1-week out rotation.
As an Underground Mine Operations Field Engineer, you are responsible for designing, planning, scheduling, and budgeting of Underground Mine Operations. You will consult with other departments such as Mines Technical Services, Mill Operations and Maintenance teams to determine best mining practices and set goals for the Underground Mine Operations department.
In this role, you will:
Collect, document and assess engineering data within the mine to improve efficiency;
Research, test and install new technology to improve safety and production;
Consult with geologists and engineers about the design, selection and provision of machines, facilities and systems for mining, and infrastructure such as access roads, water and power supplies;
Liaise and coordinate with the operations supervisor to ensure there is proper implementation of the plans;
Ensure adherence to mining regulations, including the proper use and care of explosives, and the correct ventilation to allow the removal of dust and gases;
Use software provided to assist with calculations, prepare budget and cost forecasting/reporting estimates on the cost of the operation and control expenditure when mines come into production;
Provide input for cost development and life of mine scheduling;
About You
Education
A Bachelor's degree in engineering combined with Professional Engineer designation in Newfoundland and Labrador (P.Eng.).
Experience
5+ years of operations experience in underground mining environment.
Experience in an open pit, or underground backfill operation is considered an asset.
Skills
Effectively able to diagnose problems with equipment, communicate and provide technical assistance.
Utilize engineering knowledge to assist with specialized projects.
Able to oversee and give guidance to construction activities.
Computer knowledge in MS Word and Excel.
Ability to decipher and prioritize multiple tasks.
What We Offer
Competitive Salary and Site Premiums.
Opportunity to earn an annual Employee Bonus.
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, sick, top up for maternity/parental).
Chartered flights within Newfoundland & Labrador.
24/7 access to a fully stocked cafeteria with balanced meals prepared by our culinary team.
Access to recreational facilities and social activities (cardio/weight room, gymnasium, music room, movie theatre, etc.).
Accommodations are equipped with cable TV, internet, and unlimited long-distance calling.
All Personal Protective Equipment is provided upon hire. Employees are given a safety boot allowance and receive a 100% reimbursement for prescription safety glasses.
Employee Family Assistance Program.
Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth.
Opportunities to grow your career in a large global company, and mining industry leader.
Online training and career development opportunities.
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.
Interested applicants must submit their application online at https://vale.eightfold.ai/careers. Innu Nation members and Nunatsiavut beneficiaries can also submit their application to their Vale Aboriginal Employment Coordinator.
Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation to enable you participate in our recruitment process, please email us at [email protected].
Pay Grade: F6T
Apply by: Wednesday June 5th, 2024.
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