Who We Are

We are a global mining company dedicated to safely delivering nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals essential for the world's energy transition.

Our mission is to improve lives and shape a better future together.

From utensils to cellphones to satellites, our operations simplify daily life and enhance connectivity. Our metals are integral to life-saving medical equipment and the electric vehicles driving the fight against climate change – our work truly matters.

Join our diverse team of 15,000 talented individuals committed to transforming critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development in countries like Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. We invite you to use your skills with us and contribute to something meaningful and enduring.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Planner to join our Fixed Plant Integrated Planning Team in Voisey's Bay, Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. Relocation to the Province of Newfoundland & Labrador will be required for this role.

This is an on-site position, working 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off rotational schedule. This is an 18 month-fixed term position.

As a Mechanical Maintenance Planner you work closely with all areas of maintenance and operations to ensure work is planned, scheduled, and ready for safe and accurate execution. Your experience and skills will ensure adequate utilization of resources, labour, and materials.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Utilize Safe Production tools in field discussions and exhibit behaviors of Safe Production and consider how to consistently reduce risk to As Low as Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) when executing tasks.
• Ensure that work plans are designed to safely operate without impact to employees, the business, the environment, the community, and the regulators.
• Identify and escalate all critical issues that threaten the successful execution of work orders to meet completion deadlines.
• Improve the efficiency of the planning process by developing and using standard jobs as templates following all procedures.
• Assist the team in achieving the overall area targets.
• Work collaterally and cross functionally, with colleagues, engineering, production, and services.

About You

Education:

• Post-secondary education is required.
• Interprovincial Red Seal in Millwright, Pipefitting, or another Mechanical discipline is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in Maintenance Supervision, Maintenance Planning, or a closely related discipline in a heavy industrial or mining environment.
• Previous experience with SAP, Microsoft Office Suite, and other computerized work management systems.

Skills:

• Knowledge of power generation, conveyors, pumps, vessels, and piping systems. would be an asset.
• Able to make decisions and prioritize work.
• Able to work in a multicultural environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of Asset Management concepts and systems.
• Knowledge of codes and the ability to read prints and schematics.

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Online training and career development opportunities
• Opportunities to build your network and lots of fun!
• All Personal Protective Equipment is provided upon hire. Employees are given a safety boot allowance and receive a 100% reimbursement for prescription safety glasses

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 our operations play a crucial role. At Long Harbour, we operate a state-of-the-art processing plant, which refines nickel concentrate from the Voisey's Bay mine into finished 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, located in Labrador, 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 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.

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.

Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Innu Nation members and Nunatsiavut beneficiaries can submit their application to their Vale Aboriginal Employment Coordinator.

Pay Grade: H01

Apply by: Monday, May 12^th, 2025

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