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 Control & Automation Advisor 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 Control & Automation Advisor you will maintain and improve Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and the integrated DCS & PLC Networks. Your experience and skills will aid with commissioning support, interfacing with process engineers and package vendors, and control loop tuning and logic/HMI modifications.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Use your expertise to provide quick response during production downtime and ensure the plant is put back into production in a safe manner.
• Lead design for DCS and PLC improvement initiatives, develop scope for system changes, and determine technical and economic viability of various options for projects.
• Provide recommendations to continually improve PLC and plant performance in terms of process control.
• Evaluate and commission new automation equipment.
• Provide interface with external vendors to implement improvement projects and best practices for automation systems.
• Monitor new software, hardware and developments in the industry and related fields, making proposals on the system improvements to the direct manager.

About You

Education:

• A Bachelor of Engineering Degree or Engineering Technologist Diploma is required.

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience with Control & Automation is required.
• Knowledge of Emerson Delta V and allen Bradley PLC is preferred.

Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.

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

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.

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

Pay Grade: F5T

Apply by: Tuesday, July 15^th, 2025

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