Jobs with in Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador, Labrador.
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Job Title: Maintenance Technician – Underground Instrumentation Technician
Join Vale today. Continuously learn throughout your career.
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 Underground Fixed Plant Maintenance team consists of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation journeypersons and apprentice trades, engineers and planners. The team is responsible for maintaining all fixed assets throughout the Eastern Deeps and Reid Brook Mines. This includes dewatering pumps, ventilation equipment, portable refuge stations, 13.8kV/1000V/600V power distribution equipment and bulk material handling systems. The team is also integrated into the U/G mine development cycle by supporting power, ventilation, dewatering, LTE and communications installations as the mines advance.
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 a Maintenance Technician – Underground Instrumentation Technician to join our Underground Fixed Plant Maintenance department in Voisey's Bay, NL. This is a permanent position.
This position is based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This position is on a two week on, two week off rotation.
Reporting to the Underground Electrical Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician – Underground Instrumentation Technician is responsible for repairing, troubleshooting, adjusting, overhauling, servicing, and maintaining equipment within the underground mines' facilities. Additionally, in this position, you will:
- Participate and advocate in a Zero Harm safety culture and all Health, Safety, Environment, and Security programs within Vale.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and conduct periodic calibration of instruments on a wide range of equipment including analyzers, belt rip detectors, PLC and process control equipment, communication networks, data logging equipment, and field monitoring equipment.
- Install, program, and calibrate new equipment (rebuild as needed) and evaluate latest technologies for feasibility and efficiencies.
- Perform checks and maintenance according to preventive maintenance plans on equipment controls including generators, mills, crushers, pumps, conveyors, PLC's, diesel motors, and other equipment.
- Complete breakdown, corrective, and minor reports.
- Inspect, examine, and test parts to recommend the extent and nature of the work to be done.
- Test, adjust, and calibrate systems for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturer's specifications and the functional needs of the operation.
- Adjust, calibrate, repair, or replace defective parts and components of the equipment systems.
- Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.
- Conduct final inspections to ensure that work detailed on work order has been completed to meet safety standards.
- Provide feedback improvement suggestions to the supervisor and planner and implement those that are within your ability.
- Improve equipment availability and efficiency through quality maintenance and failure analysis.
About You
Education:
- College diploma in Instrumentation and Control Technician is required.
- An Interprovincial Red Seal Certification in the above trade is required.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years Journeyperson experience.
- Previous mining or heavy industrial experience would be an asset.
- Previous experience with underground conveyors, dewatering systems, and communication systems would be an asset.
- Previous experience in control valve maintenance and repair.
- Previous experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical valve actuators.
Skills:
- Ability to work within an underground mine setting, which could include conditions such as: various temperature fluctuation, wet, damp, cramped, and dark work areas.
- Demonstrate an excellent attendance record and proven safety performance.
- Display strong technical skills, fault finding, and repairing complex electrical, instrumentation and communications systems.
- Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of fixed plant equipment.
- Innovation and ability to use initiative.
- Flexibility regarding work activities and type of work requirements.
- The ability to work in a multi-discipline, multi-tasking, team environment.
What We Offer You
- Competitive salary and on-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)
- 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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Apply by: Sunday, March 17th, 2024
#ValeBaseMetals
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Vale Canada
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Job Title: Maintenance Apprentice – Underground Electrician
Join Vale today. Continuously learn throughout your career.
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 Underground Fixed Plant Maintenance team consists of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation journeypersons and apprentice trades, engineers and planners. The team is responsible for maintaining all fixed assets throughout the Eastern Deeps and Reid Brook Mines. This includes dewatering pumps, ventilation equipment, portable refuge stations, 13.8kV/1000V/600V power distribution equipment and bulk material handling systems. The team is also integrated into the U/G mine development cycle by supporting power, ventilation, dewatering, LTE and communications installations as the mines advance.
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 a Maintenance Apprentice – Underground Electrician to join our Underground Fixed Plant Maintenance department in Voisey's Bay, NL. This is a permanent position.
This position is based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This position is on a two week on, two week off rotation.
Reporting to the Underground Electrical Supervisor, the Maintenance Apprentice – Underground Electrician is responsible for repairing, troubleshooting, adjusting, overhauling, servicing, and maintaining equipment within the underground mines' facilities. Additionally, in this position, you will:
- Install new electrical infrastructure and components.
- Perform preventive checks according to preventive maintenance plans on equipment including 1000V Mobile Electric equipment, Underground LTE communications network, Electric pumps, conveyors, PLC's, 13.8KV/5KV/600V/120/208 power systems, and other fixed plant underground equipment for proper performance.
- Inspect equipment for detect faults and malfunctions.
- Set a high standard in safety and help promote safety with peers.
- Complete breakdown, corrective and minor reports.
- Assist in troubleshooting of plant electrical components.
- Inspect, examine and test parts to recommend the extent and nature of the work to be done.
- Test and adjust repaired systems for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturer's specifications and the functional needs of the operation.
- Adjust, repair or replace defective parts and components of the equipment systems.
- Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.
- Conduct final inspections to ensure that work detailed on work order has been completed to meet safety standards.
- Provide feedback improvement suggestions to the supervisor and planner and implement those that are within your ability.
- Improve equipment availability and efficiency through quality maintenance and failure analysis.
About You
Education:
- College diploma in Industrial Electrician.
- Must qualify or be registered as an apprentice in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Experience:
- Minimum of 1 years' experience in a mining or heavy industrial environment.
Skills:
- Ability to work within an underground mine setting, which could include conditions such as: various temperature fluctuation, wet, damp, cramped, and dark work areas.
- Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of fixed plant equipment.
- Innovation and ability to use initiative.
- Flexibility regarding work activities and type of work requirements.
- The ability to work in a multi-discipline, multi-tasking, team environment.
What We Offer You
- Competitive salary and on-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)
- 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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Apply by: Thursday, March 14th, 2024
#ValeBaseMetals
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Vale Canada
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Job Title: Maintenance Apprentice – Truck & Transport Mechanic
Join Vale today. Continuously learn throughout your career.
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 Mine Maintenance department is responsible for the maintenance on all mobile equipment at the Voisey's Bay Mine Site. The department attends to a variety of surface and underground equipment including but not limited to Dozers, Excavators, Haul Trucks, Drills, Loaders, Jumbos, Bolters, LHD's, etc. Additionally, the department is responsible for supporting the entire light vehicle fleet including Pick-Up Trucks, Semis, Forklifts, and other equipment. The Mine Maintenance department is comprised of highly skilled Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians, Automotive Technicians, Truck and Transport Technicians, Welders, and Engineers.
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 a Maintenance Apprentice – Truck & Transport Mechanic to join our Surface Mobile Maintenance department in Voisey's Bay, NL. This is a permanent position.
This position is based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This position is on a two week on, two week off rotation.
Reporting to the Mine Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Apprentice – Truck & Transport Mechanic is responsible for the preventative maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of medium and other light vehicles on site. The Maintenance Apprentice – Truck & Transport Mechanic is also responsible for maintaining equipment safely and effectively to meet performance requirements and the needs of the organization. The Maintenance Apprentice – Truck & Transport Mechanic will work out of the Light Vehicle Shop with a diverse team of various tradespeople. Additionally, in this position, you will:
- Service, inspect, and repair various makes and models of diesel-powered medium and light-duty equipment, as well as small gasoline powered recreational and utility vehicles.
- Ensure safe operating conditions of the medium and light vehicle fleet.
- Diagnose and repair driveline, fuel, exhaust, cooling, electrical, or any other medium or light vehicle issues.
- Use various types of diagnostic equipment including OEM and aftermarket systems.
- Provide part requirements and labour estimates to plan future repairs.
- Complete other job-related documentation and paperwork as required.
- Work with a focus on continuous improvement and achieving departmental performance objectives.
About You
Education:
- College diploma in Truck and Transport Mechanic.
- Must qualify or be registered as an apprentice in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Experience:
- Minimum of 1 years' experience in a mining or heavy industrial environment.
Skills:
- Strong ability to work cooperatively within a team environment.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and to follow instructions.
- Strong focus on safety, health, and the environment.
- Flexibility, self-motivation, and a positive attitude.
What We Offer You
- Competitive salary and on-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)
- 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
- 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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Apply by: Thursday, March 14th, 2024
#ValeBaseMetals
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Vale Canada
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Job Title: Underground Mine Beginner
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 Underground Mine Beginners to join our Underground Operations team in Voisey's Bay, NL.
This permanent position is based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This position is on a two week on, two week off rotation.
Under the supervision of the Underground Mine Operations Supervisor, the primary role of the Underground Mine Beginner is to complete assigned construction and development mining tasks, receiving on the job training to acquire the necessary skills, knowledge and ability to operate within the underground mine area. The Underground Mine Beginner is a classification within the progression plan, in which employees will have the opportunity to develop skills and experience for advancement.
Additionally, in this position, you will:
- Perform activities such as scaling loose rock, operating handheld drills, installing staging and installing and maintaining piping systems and Under Ground ventilation systems.
- Ensure knowledge of all safety policies and strictly adhere to them.
- Become familiar with the safe work practices and standard operating procedures.
- Complete training as required, including all required safety training.
- Participate in crew safety meetings.
- Perform housekeeping activities.
About You
Education:
- Minimum Grade 10 secondary school.
- Successful completion of the 5-week Underground Hard Rock Miner Common Core training program.
Experience:
- 6 months of industrial experience and/or heavy equipment operation experience would be considered an asset.
Skills:
- Demonstrate concern for Safety, Health and Environment.
- Strong ability to work cooperatively within a team environment.
- Demonstrate initiative and follow instructions.
- Ability to recognize hazards in an industrial workplace.
What We Offer You
- Competitive salary and on-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)
- 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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Apply by: Monday, March 18th, 2024
#ValeBaseMetals
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Vale Canada
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Job Title: Underground Mine Operator 2
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 Underground Mine Operator 2's to join our Underground Mine Operations team in Voisey's Bay, NL.
This is a permanent position based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly out operation, with a two week on, two week off rotation.
Reporting to the Underground Mine Operations Supervisor, the Underground Mine Operator 2 is responsible to perform the support functions in the underground mining operation within the below areas.
The Underground Mine Operator 2 is a classification within the progression plan, in which employees will have the opportunity to develop skills and experience for advancement.
Shotcrete, Construction, Backfill
Stope prep (dump walls, ventilation, etc.).
Install, advance and maintain paste fill services.
Perform fill placement.
Haulage
Operate Development Scoop in a safe and efficient manner.
Development
Operate Development Scoop & Mechanized Rock Bolter in a safe and efficient manner.
Production (Drill & Blast)
Perform Mobile Bulk Blasting.
About You
Education
Minimum Grade 10 secondary school or equivalent is required.
College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has partnered with Vale Newfoundland and Labrador to create an alternate pathway for those interested in pursuing a career in the mining industry. Applicants who do not meet the minimum education requirements outlined above may complete a Test of Workplace Essential Skills (TOWES). Please visit https://www.cna.nl.ca for more information on the assessment preparation and offerings.
To be considered for employment, applicants must successfully complete the TOWES assessment prior to submitting their application. The Individual Score Report must be submitted with the application to be considered.
Experience
6+ years' experience working in an underground mining operation using mechanized equipment.
Demonstrate a concern for Safety, Health and Environment.
Knowledge of safe work practices and standard operating procedures.
Ability to recognize hazards within an industrial workplace and understands role in assessing/managing risk.
Strong ability to work cooperatively within a team environment.
Demonstrate initiative and follow instruction.
What We Offer
Competitive Salary and Site Premiums.
Opportunity to earn an annual Employee Bonus and Underground Mines Incentive.
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.
Personal Protective Equipment provided upon hire, safety boot allowance, & 100% reimbursement for prescription safety glasses.
Employee Family Assistance Program.
Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth.
Exposure to advanced mining technology and state of the art mechanized underground equipment.
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 Vale 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 essential 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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Deadline to Apply
Sunday March 17th, 2024.
#ValeBaseMetals
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Vale Canada
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Job Title: Maintenance Technician – Underground Electrician
Join Vale today. Continuously learn throughout your career.
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 Underground Fixed Plant Maintenance team consists of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation journeypersons and apprentice trades, engineers and planners. The team is responsible for maintaining all fixed assets throughout the Eastern Deeps and Reid Brook Mines. This includes dewatering pumps, ventilation equipment, portable refuge stations, 13.8kV/1000V/600V power distribution equipment and bulk material handling systems. The team is also integrated into the U/G mine development cycle by supporting power, ventilation, dewatering, LTE and communications installations as the mines advance.
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 a Maintenance Technician – Underground Electrician to join our Underground Fixed Plant Maintenance department in Voisey's Bay, NL. This is a permanent position.
This position is based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This position is on a two week on, two week off rotation.
Reporting to the Underground Electrical Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician – Underground Electrician is responsible for repairing, troubleshooting, adjusting, overhauling, servicing, and maintaining equipment within the underground mines' facilities. Additionally, in this position, you will:
- Install new electrical infrastructure and components.
- Perform preventive checks according to preventive maintenance plans on equipment including 1000V Mobile Electric equipment, Underground LTE communications network, Electric pumps, conveyors, PLC's, 13.8KV/5KV/600V/120/208 power systems, and other fixed plant underground equipment for proper performance.
- Inspect equipment for detect faults and malfunctions.
- Set a high standard in safety and help promote safety with peers.
- Complete breakdown, corrective and minor reports.
- Assist in troubleshooting of plant electrical components.
- Inspect, examine, and test parts to recommend the extent and nature of the work to be done.
- Test and adjust repaired systems for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturer's specifications and the functional needs of the operation.
- Adjust, repair, or replace defective parts and components of the equipment systems.
- Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.
- Conduct final inspections to ensure that work detailed on work order has been completed to meet safety standards.
- Provide feedback improvement suggestions to the supervisor and planner and implement those that are within your ability.
- Improve equipment availability and efficiency through quality maintenance and failure analysis.
About You
Education:
- College diploma in Industrial Electrician.
- An Interprovincial Red Seal certification in the above trade is required.
- An Interprovincial Construction Electrician Red Seal with heavy industrial experience may be considered.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years' Journeyperson experience.
- Previous mining or heavy industrial experience is required.
- Experience in an underground environment is an asset
- Previous experience with high voltage, underground conveyors, dewatering systems, and communication systems would be an asset.
Skills:
- Ability to work within an underground mine setting, which could include conditions such as: various temperature fluctuation, wet, damp, cramped, and dark work areas.
- Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of fixed plant equipment.
- Innovation and ability to use initiative.
- Flexibility regarding work activities and type of work requirements.
- The ability to work in a multi-discipline, multi-tasking, team environment.
What We Offer You
- Competitive salary and on-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)
- 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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Apply by: Sunday, March 17th, 2024
#ValeBaseMetals
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Vale Canada
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Job Title: Maintenance Technician - Millwright
Want to work in a state-of-the-art mining facility?
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 Surface Fixed Plant Maintenance team consists of Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation Journeypersons and Apprentice trades, Engineers, and Planners. The department is responsible for providing both preventative and corrective maintenance across the Voisey's Bay Mine Site in the areas of the Concentrator, Paste Plant, and Paste Plant Booster Station. The Surface Fixed Plant Maintenance team maintains a variety of equipment including but not limited to crushers, conveyors, SAG/Ball Mills, various styles of pumps, 4160V/600V power distribution equipment, Larox Filters, disc filters, vacuum pumps, paste pumps, pneumatically actuated valves, etc.
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 a Maintenance Technician – Millwright to join our Surface Fixed Plant Maintenance department in Voisey's Bay, NL. This is a permanent position.
This position is based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This position is on a two week on, two week off rotation.
Reporting to the Mechanical Surface Fixed Plant Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician - Millwright is responsible for repairing, troubleshooting, adjusting, overhauling, servicing, and maintaining equipment within the concentrator facilities. Additionally, in this position, you will:
- Perform preventive checks according to preventive maintenance plans on equipment including mills, crushers, pumps, conveyors, diesel motors, and other fixed plant equipment for proper performance and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions.
- Complete breakdown, corrective, and minor reports.
- Inspect, examine, and test parts in order to recommend the extent and nature of the work to be done.
- Test and adjust repaired systems for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturer's specifications and the functional needs of the operation.
- Adjust, repair, or replace defective parts and components of the equipment systems.
- Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.
- Conduct final inspections to ensure that work detailed on work order has been completed to meet safety standards.
- Provide feedback improvement suggestions to the supervisor and planner and implement those that are within your ability.
- Improve equipment availability and efficiency through quality maintenance and failure analysis.
- Provide feedback improvement suggestions to the supervisor and planner and implement those that are within your ability.
- Improve equipment availability and efficiency through quality maintenance and failure analysis.
About You
Education:
- College diploma in Millwright.
- Red Seal certification in the above trade is required.
- Welding and/or Pipefitting experience would be considered an asset.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years Journeyperson experience.
- Previous mining experience is required.
- Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of fixed equipment.
- Previous experience in conveyor belt splicing would be considered an asset.
Skills:
- Innovation and ability to use initiative.
- Flexibility regarding work activities and type of work requirements.
- The ability to work in a multi-discipline, multi-tasking, team environment.
What We Offer You
- Competitive salary and on-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)
- 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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Apply by: Sunday, March 17th, 2024
#ValeBaseMetals
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Vale Canada
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Job Title: Maintenance Technician – Underground Instrumentation Technician
Join Vale today. Continuously learn throughout your career.
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 Underground Fixed Plant Maintenance team consists of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation journeypersons and apprentice trades, engineers and planners. The team is responsible for maintaining all fixed assets throughout the Eastern Deeps and Reid Brook Mines. This includes dewatering pumps, ventilation equipment, portable refuge stations, 13.8kV/1000V/600V power distribution equipment and bulk material handling systems. The team is also integrated into the U/G mine development cycle by supporting power, ventilation, dewatering, LTE and communications installations as the mines advance.
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 a Maintenance Technician – Underground Instrumentation Technician to join our Underground Fixed Plant Maintenance department in Voisey's Bay, NL. This is a permanent position.
This position is based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This position is on a two week on, two week off rotation.
Reporting to the Underground Electrical Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician – Underground Instrumentation Technician is responsible for repairing, troubleshooting, adjusting, overhauling, servicing, and maintaining equipment within the underground mines' facilities. Additionally, in this position, you will:
- Participate and advocate in a Zero Harm safety culture and all Health, Safety, Environment, and Security programs within Vale.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and conduct periodic calibration of instruments on a wide range of equipment including analyzers, belt rip detectors, PLC and process control equipment, communication networks, data logging equipment, and field monitoring equipment.
- Install, program, and calibrate new equipment (rebuild as needed) and evaluate latest technologies for feasibility and efficiencies.
- Perform checks and maintenance according to preventive maintenance plans on equipment controls including generators, mills, crushers, pumps, conveyors, PLC's, diesel motors, and other equipment.
- Complete breakdown, corrective, and minor reports.
- Inspect, examine, and test parts to recommend the extent and nature of the work to be done.
- Test, adjust, and calibrate systems for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturer's specifications and the functional needs of the operation.
- Adjust, calibrate, repair, or replace defective parts and components of the equipment systems.
- Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.
- Conduct final inspections to ensure that work detailed on work order has been completed to meet safety standards.
- Provide feedback improvement suggestions to the supervisor and planner and implement those that are within your ability.
- Improve equipment availability and efficiency through quality maintenance and failure analysis.
About You
Education:
- College diploma in Instrumentation and Control Technician is required.
- An Interprovincial Red Seal Certification in the above trade is required.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years Journeyperson experience.
- Previous mining or heavy industrial experience would be an asset.
- Previous experience with underground conveyors, dewatering systems, and communication systems would be an asset.
- Previous experience in control valve maintenance and repair.
- Previous experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical valve actuators.
Skills:
- Ability to work within an underground mine setting, which could include conditions such as: various temperature fluctuation, wet, damp, cramped, and dark work areas.
- Demonstrate an excellent attendance record and proven safety performance.
- Display strong technical skills, fault finding, and repairing complex electrical, instrumentation and communications systems.
- Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of fixed plant equipment.
- Innovation and ability to use initiative.
- Flexibility regarding work activities and type of work requirements.
- The ability to work in a multi-discipline, multi-tasking, team environment.
What We Offer You
- Competitive salary and on-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)
- 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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Apply by: Sunday, March 17th, 2024
#ValeBaseMetals
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Vale Canada
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Job Title: Maintenance Apprentice – Underground Electrician
Join Vale today. Continuously learn throughout your career.
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 Underground Fixed Plant Maintenance team consists of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation journeypersons and apprentice trades, engineers and planners. The team is responsible for maintaining all fixed assets throughout the Eastern Deeps and Reid Brook Mines. This includes dewatering pumps, ventilation equipment, portable refuge stations, 13.8kV/1000V/600V power distribution equipment and bulk material handling systems. The team is also integrated into the U/G mine development cycle by supporting power, ventilation, dewatering, LTE and communications installations as the mines advance.
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 a Maintenance Apprentice – Underground Electrician to join our Underground Fixed Plant Maintenance department in Voisey's Bay, NL. This is a permanent position.
This position is based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This position is on a two week on, two week off rotation.
Reporting to the Underground Electrical Supervisor, the Maintenance Apprentice – Underground Electrician is responsible for repairing, troubleshooting, adjusting, overhauling, servicing, and maintaining equipment within the underground mines' facilities. Additionally, in this position, you will:
- Install new electrical infrastructure and components.
- Perform preventive checks according to preventive maintenance plans on equipment including 1000V Mobile Electric equipment, Underground LTE communications network, Electric pumps, conveyors, PLC's, 13.8KV/5KV/600V/120/208 power systems, and other fixed plant underground equipment for proper performance.
- Inspect equipment for detect faults and malfunctions.
- Set a high standard in safety and help promote safety with peers.
- Complete breakdown, corrective and minor reports.
- Assist in troubleshooting of plant electrical components.
- Inspect, examine and test parts to recommend the extent and nature of the work to be done.
- Test and adjust repaired systems for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturer's specifications and the functional needs of the operation.
- Adjust, repair or replace defective parts and components of the equipment systems.
- Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.
- Conduct final inspections to ensure that work detailed on work order has been completed to meet safety standards.
- Provide feedback improvement suggestions to the supervisor and planner and implement those that are within your ability.
- Improve equipment availability and efficiency through quality maintenance and failure analysis.
About You
Education:
- College diploma in Industrial Electrician.
- Must qualify or be registered as an apprentice in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Experience:
- Minimum of 1 years' experience in a mining or heavy industrial environment.
Skills:
- Ability to work within an underground mine setting, which could include conditions such as: various temperature fluctuation, wet, damp, cramped, and dark work areas.
- Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of fixed plant equipment.
- Innovation and ability to use initiative.
- Flexibility regarding work activities and type of work requirements.
- The ability to work in a multi-discipline, multi-tasking, team environment.
What We Offer You
- Competitive salary and on-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)
- 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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Apply by: Thursday, March 14th, 2024
#ValeBaseMetals
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Vale Canada
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Job Title: Maintenance Apprentice – Truck & Transport Mechanic
Join Vale today. Continuously learn throughout your career.
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 Mine Maintenance department is responsible for the maintenance on all mobile equipment at the Voisey's Bay Mine Site. The department attends to a variety of surface and underground equipment including but not limited to Dozers, Excavators, Haul Trucks, Drills, Loaders, Jumbos, Bolters, LHD's, etc. Additionally, the department is responsible for supporting the entire light vehicle fleet including Pick-Up Trucks, Semis, Forklifts, and other equipment. The Mine Maintenance department is comprised of highly skilled Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians, Automotive Technicians, Truck and Transport Technicians, Welders, and Engineers.
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 a Maintenance Apprentice – Truck & Transport Mechanic to join our Surface Mobile Maintenance department in Voisey's Bay, NL. This is a permanent position.
This position is based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This position is on a two week on, two week off rotation.
Reporting to the Mine Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Apprentice – Truck & Transport Mechanic is responsible for the preventative maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of medium and other light vehicles on site. The Maintenance Apprentice – Truck & Transport Mechanic is also responsible for maintaining equipment safely and effectively to meet performance requirements and the needs of the organization. The Maintenance Apprentice – Truck & Transport Mechanic will work out of the Light Vehicle Shop with a diverse team of various tradespeople. Additionally, in this position, you will:
- Service, inspect, and repair various makes and models of diesel-powered medium and light-duty equipment, as well as small gasoline powered recreational and utility vehicles.
- Ensure safe operating conditions of the medium and light vehicle fleet.
- Diagnose and repair driveline, fuel, exhaust, cooling, electrical, or any other medium or light vehicle issues.
- Use various types of diagnostic equipment including OEM and aftermarket systems.
- Provide part requirements and labour estimates to plan future repairs.
- Complete other job-related documentation and paperwork as required.
- Work with a focus on continuous improvement and achieving departmental performance objectives.
About You
Education:
- College diploma in Truck and Transport Mechanic.
- Must qualify or be registered as an apprentice in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Experience:
- Minimum of 1 years' experience in a mining or heavy industrial environment.
Skills:
- Strong ability to work cooperatively within a team environment.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and to follow instructions.
- Strong focus on safety, health, and the environment.
- Flexibility, self-motivation, and a positive attitude.
What We Offer You
- Competitive salary and on-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)
- 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
- 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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Apply by: Thursday, March 14th, 2024
#ValeBaseMetals
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Vale Canada
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Job Title: Underground Mine Beginner
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 Underground Mine Beginners to join our Underground Operations team in Voisey's Bay, NL.
This permanent position is based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This position is on a two week on, two week off rotation.
Under the supervision of the Underground Mine Operations Supervisor, the primary role of the Underground Mine Beginner is to complete assigned construction and development mining tasks, receiving on the job training to acquire the necessary skills, knowledge and ability to operate within the underground mine area. The Underground Mine Beginner is a classification within the progression plan, in which employees will have the opportunity to develop skills and experience for advancement.
Additionally, in this position, you will:
- Perform activities such as scaling loose rock, operating handheld drills, installing staging and installing and maintaining piping systems and Under Ground ventilation systems.
- Ensure knowledge of all safety policies and strictly adhere to them.
- Become familiar with the safe work practices and standard operating procedures.
- Complete training as required, including all required safety training.
- Participate in crew safety meetings.
- Perform housekeeping activities.
About You
Education:
- Minimum Grade 10 secondary school.
- Successful completion of the 5-week Underground Hard Rock Miner Common Core training program.
Experience:
- 6 months of industrial experience and/or heavy equipment operation experience would be considered an asset.
Skills:
- Demonstrate concern for Safety, Health and Environment.
- Strong ability to work cooperatively within a team environment.
- Demonstrate initiative and follow instructions.
- Ability to recognize hazards in an industrial workplace.
What We Offer You
- Competitive salary and on-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)
- 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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Apply by: Monday, March 18th, 2024
#ValeBaseMetals
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Vale Canada
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Job Title: Underground Mine Operator 2
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 Underground Mine Operator 2's to join our Underground Mine Operations team in Voisey's Bay, NL.
This is a permanent position based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly out operation, with a two week on, two week off rotation.
Reporting to the Underground Mine Operations Supervisor, the Underground Mine Operator 2 is responsible to perform the support functions in the underground mining operation within the below areas.
The Underground Mine Operator 2 is a classification within the progression plan, in which employees will have the opportunity to develop skills and experience for advancement.
Shotcrete, Construction, Backfill
Stope prep (dump walls, ventilation, etc.).
Install, advance and maintain paste fill services.
Perform fill placement.
Haulage
Operate Development Scoop in a safe and efficient manner.
Development
Operate Development Scoop & Mechanized Rock Bolter in a safe and efficient manner.
Production (Drill & Blast)
Perform Mobile Bulk Blasting.
About You
Education
Minimum Grade 10 secondary school or equivalent is required.
College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has partnered with Vale Newfoundland and Labrador to create an alternate pathway for those interested in pursuing a career in the mining industry. Applicants who do not meet the minimum education requirements outlined above may complete a Test of Workplace Essential Skills (TOWES). Please visit https://www.cna.nl.ca for more information on the assessment preparation and offerings.
To be considered for employment, applicants must successfully complete the TOWES assessment prior to submitting their application. The Individual Score Report must be submitted with the application to be considered.
Experience
6+ years' experience working in an underground mining operation using mechanized equipment.
Demonstrate a concern for Safety, Health and Environment.
Knowledge of safe work practices and standard operating procedures.
Ability to recognize hazards within an industrial workplace and understands role in assessing/managing risk.
Strong ability to work cooperatively within a team environment.
Demonstrate initiative and follow instruction.
What We Offer
Competitive Salary and Site Premiums.
Opportunity to earn an annual Employee Bonus and Underground Mines Incentive.
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.
Personal Protective Equipment provided upon hire, safety boot allowance, & 100% reimbursement for prescription safety glasses.
Employee Family Assistance Program.
Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth.
Exposure to advanced mining technology and state of the art mechanized underground equipment.
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 Vale 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 essential 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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Deadline to Apply
Sunday March 17th, 2024.
#ValeBaseMetals
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Vale Canada
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Job Title: Maintenance Technician – Underground Electrician
Join Vale today. Continuously learn throughout your career.
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 Underground Fixed Plant Maintenance team consists of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation journeypersons and apprentice trades, engineers and planners. The team is responsible for maintaining all fixed assets throughout the Eastern Deeps and Reid Brook Mines. This includes dewatering pumps, ventilation equipment, portable refuge stations, 13.8kV/1000V/600V power distribution equipment and bulk material handling systems. The team is also integrated into the U/G mine development cycle by supporting power, ventilation, dewatering, LTE and communications installations as the mines advance.
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 a Maintenance Technician – Underground Electrician to join our Underground Fixed Plant Maintenance department in Voisey's Bay, NL. This is a permanent position.
This position is based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This position is on a two week on, two week off rotation.
Reporting to the Underground Electrical Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician – Underground Electrician is responsible for repairing, troubleshooting, adjusting, overhauling, servicing, and maintaining equipment within the underground mines' facilities. Additionally, in this position, you will:
- Install new electrical infrastructure and components.
- Perform preventive checks according to preventive maintenance plans on equipment including 1000V Mobile Electric equipment, Underground LTE communications network, Electric pumps, conveyors, PLC's, 13.8KV/5KV/600V/120/208 power systems, and other fixed plant underground equipment for proper performance.
- Inspect equipment for detect faults and malfunctions.
- Set a high standard in safety and help promote safety with peers.
- Complete breakdown, corrective and minor reports.
- Assist in troubleshooting of plant electrical components.
- Inspect, examine, and test parts to recommend the extent and nature of the work to be done.
- Test and adjust repaired systems for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturer's specifications and the functional needs of the operation.
- Adjust, repair, or replace defective parts and components of the equipment systems.
- Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.
- Conduct final inspections to ensure that work detailed on work order has been completed to meet safety standards.
- Provide feedback improvement suggestions to the supervisor and planner and implement those that are within your ability.
- Improve equipment availability and efficiency through quality maintenance and failure analysis.
About You
Education:
- College diploma in Industrial Electrician.
- An Interprovincial Red Seal certification in the above trade is required.
- An Interprovincial Construction Electrician Red Seal with heavy industrial experience may be considered.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years' Journeyperson experience.
- Previous mining or heavy industrial experience is required.
- Experience in an underground environment is an asset
- Previous experience with high voltage, underground conveyors, dewatering systems, and communication systems would be an asset.
Skills:
- Ability to work within an underground mine setting, which could include conditions such as: various temperature fluctuation, wet, damp, cramped, and dark work areas.
- Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of fixed plant equipment.
- Innovation and ability to use initiative.
- Flexibility regarding work activities and type of work requirements.
- The ability to work in a multi-discipline, multi-tasking, team environment.
What We Offer You
- Competitive salary and on-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)
- 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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Apply by: Sunday, March 17th, 2024
#ValeBaseMetals
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Vale Canada
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Job Title: Maintenance Technician - Millwright
Want to work in a state-of-the-art mining facility?
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 Surface Fixed Plant Maintenance team consists of Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation Journeypersons and Apprentice trades, Engineers, and Planners. The department is responsible for providing both preventative and corrective maintenance across the Voisey's Bay Mine Site in the areas of the Concentrator, Paste Plant, and Paste Plant Booster Station. The Surface Fixed Plant Maintenance team maintains a variety of equipment including but not limited to crushers, conveyors, SAG/Ball Mills, various styles of pumps, 4160V/600V power distribution equipment, Larox Filters, disc filters, vacuum pumps, paste pumps, pneumatically actuated valves, etc.
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 a Maintenance Technician – Millwright to join our Surface Fixed Plant Maintenance department in Voisey's Bay, NL. This is a permanent position.
This position is based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This position is on a two week on, two week off rotation.
Reporting to the Mechanical Surface Fixed Plant Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician - Millwright is responsible for repairing, troubleshooting, adjusting, overhauling, servicing, and maintaining equipment within the concentrator facilities. Additionally, in this position, you will:
- Perform preventive checks according to preventive maintenance plans on equipment including mills, crushers, pumps, conveyors, diesel motors, and other fixed plant equipment for proper performance and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions.
- Complete breakdown, corrective, and minor reports.
- Inspect, examine, and test parts in order to recommend the extent and nature of the work to be done.
- Test and adjust repaired systems for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturer's specifications and the functional needs of the operation.
- Adjust, repair, or replace defective parts and components of the equipment systems.
- Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.
- Conduct final inspections to ensure that work detailed on work order has been completed to meet safety standards.
- Provide feedback improvement suggestions to the supervisor and planner and implement those that are within your ability.
- Improve equipment availability and efficiency through quality maintenance and failure analysis.
- Provide feedback improvement suggestions to the supervisor and planner and implement those that are within your ability.
- Improve equipment availability and efficiency through quality maintenance and failure analysis.
About You
Education:
- College diploma in Millwright.
- Red Seal certification in the above trade is required.
- Welding and/or Pipefitting experience would be considered an asset.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years Journeyperson experience.
- Previous mining experience is required.
- Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of fixed equipment.
- Previous experience in conveyor belt splicing would be considered an asset.
Skills:
- Innovation and ability to use initiative.
- Flexibility regarding work activities and type of work requirements.
- The ability to work in a multi-discipline, multi-tasking, team environment.
What We Offer You
- Competitive salary and on-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)
- 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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Apply by: Sunday, March 17th, 2024
#ValeBaseMetals
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Vale Canada
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Job Title: Maintenance Technician – Underground Instrumentation Technician
Join Vale today. Continuously learn throughout your career.
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 Underground Fixed Plant Maintenance team consists of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation journeypersons and apprentice trades, engineers and planners. The team is responsible for maintaining all fixed assets throughout the Eastern Deeps and Reid Brook Mines. This includes dewatering pumps, ventilation equipment, portable refuge stations, 13.8kV/1000V/600V power distribution equipment and bulk material handling systems. The team is also integrated into the U/G mine development cycle by supporting power, ventilation, dewatering, LTE and communications installations as the mines advance.
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 a Maintenance Technician – Underground Instrumentation Technician to join our Underground Fixed Plant Maintenance department in Voisey's Bay, NL. This is a permanent position.
This position is based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This position is on a two week on, two week off rotation.
Reporting to the Underground Electrical Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician – Underground Instrumentation Technician is responsible for repairing, troubleshooting, adjusting, overhauling, servicing, and maintaining equipment within the underground mines' facilities. Additionally, in this position, you will:
- Participate and advocate in a Zero Harm safety culture and all Health, Safety, Environment, and Security programs within Vale.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and conduct periodic calibration of instruments on a wide range of equipment including analyzers, belt rip detectors, PLC and process control equipment, communication networks, data logging equipment, and field monitoring equipment.
- Install, program, and calibrate new equipment (rebuild as needed) and evaluate latest technologies for feasibility and efficiencies.
- Perform checks and maintenance according to preventive maintenance plans on equipment controls including generators, mills, crushers, pumps, conveyors, PLC's, diesel motors, and other equipment.
- Complete breakdown, corrective, and minor reports.
- Inspect, examine, and test parts to recommend the extent and nature of the work to be done.
- Test, adjust, and calibrate systems for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturer's specifications and the functional needs of the operation.
- Adjust, calibrate, repair, or replace defective parts and components of the equipment systems.
- Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.
- Conduct final inspections to ensure that work detailed on work order has been completed to meet safety standards.
- Provide feedback improvement suggestions to the supervisor and planner and implement those that are within your ability.
- Improve equipment availability and efficiency through quality maintenance and failure analysis.
About You
Education:
- College diploma in Instrumentation and Control Technician is required.
- An Interprovincial Red Seal Certification in the above trade is required.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years Journeyperson experience.
- Previous mining or heavy industrial experience would be an asset.
- Previous experience with underground conveyors, dewatering systems, and communication systems would be an asset.
- Previous experience in control valve maintenance and repair.
- Previous experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical valve actuators.
Skills:
- Ability to work within an underground mine setting, which could include conditions such as: various temperature fluctuation, wet, damp, cramped, and dark work areas.
- Demonstrate an excellent attendance record and proven safety performance.
- Display strong technical skills, fault finding, and repairing complex electrical, instrumentation and communications systems.
- Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of fixed plant equipment.
- Innovation and ability to use initiative.
- Flexibility regarding work activities and type of work requirements.
- The ability to work in a multi-discipline, multi-tasking, team environment.
What We Offer You
- Competitive salary and on-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)
- 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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Apply by: Sunday, March 17th, 2024
#ValeBaseMetals
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Vale Canada
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Job Title: Maintenance Apprentice – Underground Electrician
Join Vale today. Continuously learn throughout your career.
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 Underground Fixed Plant Maintenance team consists of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation journeypersons and apprentice trades, engineers and planners. The team is responsible for maintaining all fixed assets throughout the Eastern Deeps and Reid Brook Mines. This includes dewatering pumps, ventilation equipment, portable refuge stations, 13.8kV/1000V/600V power distribution equipment and bulk material handling systems. The team is also integrated into the U/G mine development cycle by supporting power, ventilation, dewatering, LTE and communications installations as the mines advance.
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 a Maintenance Apprentice – Underground Electrician to join our Underground Fixed Plant Maintenance department in Voisey's Bay, NL. This is a permanent position.
This position is based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This position is on a two week on, two week off rotation.
Reporting to the Underground Electrical Supervisor, the Maintenance Apprentice – Underground Electrician is responsible for repairing, troubleshooting, adjusting, overhauling, servicing, and maintaining equipment within the underground mines' facilities. Additionally, in this position, you will:
- Install new electrical infrastructure and components.
- Perform preventive checks according to preventive maintenance plans on equipment including 1000V Mobile Electric equipment, Underground LTE communications network, Electric pumps, conveyors, PLC's, 13.8KV/5KV/600V/120/208 power systems, and other fixed plant underground equipment for proper performance.
- Inspect equipment for detect faults and malfunctions.
- Set a high standard in safety and help promote safety with peers.
- Complete breakdown, corrective and minor reports.
- Assist in troubleshooting of plant electrical components.
- Inspect, examine and test parts to recommend the extent and nature of the work to be done.
- Test and adjust repaired systems for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturer's specifications and the functional needs of the operation.
- Adjust, repair or replace defective parts and components of the equipment systems.
- Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.
- Conduct final inspections to ensure that work detailed on work order has been completed to meet safety standards.
- Provide feedback improvement suggestions to the supervisor and planner and implement those that are within your ability.
- Improve equipment availability and efficiency through quality maintenance and failure analysis.
About You
Education:
- College diploma in Industrial Electrician.
- Must qualify or be registered as an apprentice in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Experience:
- Minimum of 1 years' experience in a mining or heavy industrial environment.
Skills:
- Ability to work within an underground mine setting, which could include conditions such as: various temperature fluctuation, wet, damp, cramped, and dark work areas.
- Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of fixed plant equipment.
- Innovation and ability to use initiative.
- Flexibility regarding work activities and type of work requirements.
- The ability to work in a multi-discipline, multi-tasking, team environment.
What We Offer You
- Competitive salary and on-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)
- 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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Apply by: Thursday, March 14th, 2024
#ValeBaseMetals
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Vale Canada
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Job Title: Maintenance Apprentice – Truck & Transport Mechanic
Join Vale today. Continuously learn throughout your career.
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 Mine Maintenance department is responsible for the maintenance on all mobile equipment at the Voisey's Bay Mine Site. The department attends to a variety of surface and underground equipment including but not limited to Dozers, Excavators, Haul Trucks, Drills, Loaders, Jumbos, Bolters, LHD's, etc. Additionally, the department is responsible for supporting the entire light vehicle fleet including Pick-Up Trucks, Semis, Forklifts, and other equipment. The Mine Maintenance department is comprised of highly skilled Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians, Automotive Technicians, Truck and Transport Technicians, Welders, and Engineers.
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 a Maintenance Apprentice – Truck & Transport Mechanic to join our Surface Mobile Maintenance department in Voisey's Bay, NL. This is a permanent position.
This position is based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This position is on a two week on, two week off rotation.
Reporting to the Mine Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Apprentice – Truck & Transport Mechanic is responsible for the preventative maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of medium and other light vehicles on site. The Maintenance Apprentice – Truck & Transport Mechanic is also responsible for maintaining equipment safely and effectively to meet performance requirements and the needs of the organization. The Maintenance Apprentice – Truck & Transport Mechanic will work out of the Light Vehicle Shop with a diverse team of various tradespeople. Additionally, in this position, you will:
- Service, inspect, and repair various makes and models of diesel-powered medium and light-duty equipment, as well as small gasoline powered recreational and utility vehicles.
- Ensure safe operating conditions of the medium and light vehicle fleet.
- Diagnose and repair driveline, fuel, exhaust, cooling, electrical, or any other medium or light vehicle issues.
- Use various types of diagnostic equipment including OEM and aftermarket systems.
- Provide part requirements and labour estimates to plan future repairs.
- Complete other job-related documentation and paperwork as required.
- Work with a focus on continuous improvement and achieving departmental performance objectives.
About You
Education:
- College diploma in Truck and Transport Mechanic.
- Must qualify or be registered as an apprentice in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Experience:
- Minimum of 1 years' experience in a mining or heavy industrial environment.
Skills:
- Strong ability to work cooperatively within a team environment.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and to follow instructions.
- Strong focus on safety, health, and the environment.
- Flexibility, self-motivation, and a positive attitude.
What We Offer You
- Competitive salary and on-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)
- 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
- 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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Apply by: Thursday, March 14th, 2024
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Vale Canada
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Job Title: Underground Mine Beginner
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 Underground Mine Beginners to join our Underground Operations team in Voisey's Bay, NL.
This permanent position is based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This position is on a two week on, two week off rotation.
Under the supervision of the Underground Mine Operations Supervisor, the primary role of the Underground Mine Beginner is to complete assigned construction and development mining tasks, receiving on the job training to acquire the necessary skills, knowledge and ability to operate within the underground mine area. The Underground Mine Beginner is a classification within the progression plan, in which employees will have the opportunity to develop skills and experience for advancement.
Additionally, in this position, you will:
- Perform activities such as scaling loose rock, operating handheld drills, installing staging and installing and maintaining piping systems and Under Ground ventilation systems.
- Ensure knowledge of all safety policies and strictly adhere to them.
- Become familiar with the safe work practices and standard operating procedures.
- Complete training as required, including all required safety training.
- Participate in crew safety meetings.
- Perform housekeeping activities.
About You
Education:
- Minimum Grade 10 secondary school.
- Successful completion of the 5-week Underground Hard Rock Miner Common Core training program.
Experience:
- 6 months of industrial experience and/or heavy equipment operation experience would be considered an asset.
Skills:
- Demonstrate concern for Safety, Health and Environment.
- Strong ability to work cooperatively within a team environment.
- Demonstrate initiative and follow instructions.
- Ability to recognize hazards in an industrial workplace.
What We Offer You
- Competitive salary and on-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)
- 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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Apply by: Monday, March 18th, 2024
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Vale Canada
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19
Job Title: Underground Mine Operator 2
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 Underground Mine Operator 2's to join our Underground Mine Operations team in Voisey's Bay, NL.
This is a permanent position based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly out operation, with a two week on, two week off rotation.
Reporting to the Underground Mine Operations Supervisor, the Underground Mine Operator 2 is responsible to perform the support functions in the underground mining operation within the below areas.
The Underground Mine Operator 2 is a classification within the progression plan, in which employees will have the opportunity to develop skills and experience for advancement.
Shotcrete, Construction, Backfill
Stope prep (dump walls, ventilation, etc.).
Install, advance and maintain paste fill services.
Perform fill placement.
Haulage
Operate Development Scoop in a safe and efficient manner.
Development
Operate Development Scoop & Mechanized Rock Bolter in a safe and efficient manner.
Production (Drill & Blast)
Perform Mobile Bulk Blasting.
About You
Education
Minimum Grade 10 secondary school or equivalent is required.
College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has partnered with Vale Newfoundland and Labrador to create an alternate pathway for those interested in pursuing a career in the mining industry. Applicants who do not meet the minimum education requirements outlined above may complete a Test of Workplace Essential Skills (TOWES). Please visit https://www.cna.nl.ca for more information on the assessment preparation and offerings.
To be considered for employment, applicants must successfully complete the TOWES assessment prior to submitting their application. The Individual Score Report must be submitted with the application to be considered.
Experience
6+ years' experience working in an underground mining operation using mechanized equipment.
Demonstrate a concern for Safety, Health and Environment.
Knowledge of safe work practices and standard operating procedures.
Ability to recognize hazards within an industrial workplace and understands role in assessing/managing risk.
Strong ability to work cooperatively within a team environment.
Demonstrate initiative and follow instruction.
What We Offer
Competitive Salary and Site Premiums.
Opportunity to earn an annual Employee Bonus and Underground Mines Incentive.
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.
Personal Protective Equipment provided upon hire, safety boot allowance, & 100% reimbursement for prescription safety glasses.
Employee Family Assistance Program.
Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth.
Exposure to advanced mining technology and state of the art mechanized underground equipment.
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 Vale 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 essential 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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Deadline to Apply
Sunday March 17th, 2024.
#ValeBaseMetals
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Vale Canada
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Job Title: Maintenance Technician – Underground Electrician
Join Vale today. Continuously learn throughout your career.
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 Underground Fixed Plant Maintenance team consists of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation journeypersons and apprentice trades, engineers and planners. The team is responsible for maintaining all fixed assets throughout the Eastern Deeps and Reid Brook Mines. This includes dewatering pumps, ventilation equipment, portable refuge stations, 13.8kV/1000V/600V power distribution equipment and bulk material handling systems. The team is also integrated into the U/G mine development cycle by supporting power, ventilation, dewatering, LTE and communications installations as the mines advance.
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 a Maintenance Technician – Underground Electrician to join our Underground Fixed Plant Maintenance department in Voisey's Bay, NL. This is a permanent position.
This position is based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This position is on a two week on, two week off rotation.
Reporting to the Underground Electrical Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician – Underground Electrician is responsible for repairing, troubleshooting, adjusting, overhauling, servicing, and maintaining equipment within the underground mines' facilities. Additionally, in this position, you will:
- Install new electrical infrastructure and components.
- Perform preventive checks according to preventive maintenance plans on equipment including 1000V Mobile Electric equipment, Underground LTE communications network, Electric pumps, conveyors, PLC's, 13.8KV/5KV/600V/120/208 power systems, and other fixed plant underground equipment for proper performance.
- Inspect equipment for detect faults and malfunctions.
- Set a high standard in safety and help promote safety with peers.
- Complete breakdown, corrective and minor reports.
- Assist in troubleshooting of plant electrical components.
- Inspect, examine, and test parts to recommend the extent and nature of the work to be done.
- Test and adjust repaired systems for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturer's specifications and the functional needs of the operation.
- Adjust, repair, or replace defective parts and components of the equipment systems.
- Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.
- Conduct final inspections to ensure that work detailed on work order has been completed to meet safety standards.
- Provide feedback improvement suggestions to the supervisor and planner and implement those that are within your ability.
- Improve equipment availability and efficiency through quality maintenance and failure analysis.
About You
Education:
- College diploma in Industrial Electrician.
- An Interprovincial Red Seal certification in the above trade is required.
- An Interprovincial Construction Electrician Red Seal with heavy industrial experience may be considered.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years' Journeyperson experience.
- Previous mining or heavy industrial experience is required.
- Experience in an underground environment is an asset
- Previous experience with high voltage, underground conveyors, dewatering systems, and communication systems would be an asset.
Skills:
- Ability to work within an underground mine setting, which could include conditions such as: various temperature fluctuation, wet, damp, cramped, and dark work areas.
- Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of fixed plant equipment.
- Innovation and ability to use initiative.
- Flexibility regarding work activities and type of work requirements.
- The ability to work in a multi-discipline, multi-tasking, team environment.
What We Offer You
- Competitive salary and on-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)
- 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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Apply by: Sunday, March 17th, 2024
#ValeBaseMetals
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Vale Canada
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Job Title: Maintenance Technician - Millwright
Want to work in a state-of-the-art mining facility?
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 Surface Fixed Plant Maintenance team consists of Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation Journeypersons and Apprentice trades, Engineers, and Planners. The department is responsible for providing both preventative and corrective maintenance across the Voisey's Bay Mine Site in the areas of the Concentrator, Paste Plant, and Paste Plant Booster Station. The Surface Fixed Plant Maintenance team maintains a variety of equipment including but not limited to crushers, conveyors, SAG/Ball Mills, various styles of pumps, 4160V/600V power distribution equipment, Larox Filters, disc filters, vacuum pumps, paste pumps, pneumatically actuated valves, etc.
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 a Maintenance Technician – Millwright to join our Surface Fixed Plant Maintenance department in Voisey's Bay, NL. This is a permanent position.
This position is based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This position is on a two week on, two week off rotation.
Reporting to the Mechanical Surface Fixed Plant Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician - Millwright is responsible for repairing, troubleshooting, adjusting, overhauling, servicing, and maintaining equipment within the concentrator facilities. Additionally, in this position, you will:
- Perform preventive checks according to preventive maintenance plans on equipment including mills, crushers, pumps, conveyors, diesel motors, and other fixed plant equipment for proper performance and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions.
- Complete breakdown, corrective, and minor reports.
- Inspect, examine, and test parts in order to recommend the extent and nature of the work to be done.
- Test and adjust repaired systems for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturer's specifications and the functional needs of the operation.
- Adjust, repair, or replace defective parts and components of the equipment systems.
- Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.
- Conduct final inspections to ensure that work detailed on work order has been completed to meet safety standards.
- Provide feedback improvement suggestions to the supervisor and planner and implement those that are within your ability.
- Improve equipment availability and efficiency through quality maintenance and failure analysis.
- Provide feedback improvement suggestions to the supervisor and planner and implement those that are within your ability.
- Improve equipment availability and efficiency through quality maintenance and failure analysis.
About You
Education:
- College diploma in Millwright.
- Red Seal certification in the above trade is required.
- Welding and/or Pipefitting experience would be considered an asset.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years Journeyperson experience.
- Previous mining experience is required.
- Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of fixed equipment.
- Previous experience in conveyor belt splicing would be considered an asset.
Skills:
- Innovation and ability to use initiative.
- Flexibility regarding work activities and type of work requirements.
- The ability to work in a multi-discipline, multi-tasking, team environment.
What We Offer You
- Competitive salary and on-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)
- 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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Apply by: Sunday, March 17th, 2024
#ValeBaseMetals
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Vale Canada
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22
Job Title: Maintenance Technician – Underground Instrumentation Technician
Join Vale today. Continuously learn throughout your career.
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 Underground Fixed Plant Maintenance team consists of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation journeypersons and apprentice trades, engineers and planners. The team is responsible for maintaining all fixed assets throughout the Eastern Deeps and Reid Brook Mines. This includes dewatering pumps, ventilation equipment, portable refuge stations, 13.8kV/1000V/600V power distribution equipment and bulk material handling systems. The team is also integrated into the U/G mine development cycle by supporting power, ventilation, dewatering, LTE and communications installations as the mines advance.
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 a Maintenance Technician – Underground Instrumentation Technician to join our Underground Fixed Plant Maintenance department in Voisey's Bay, NL. This is a permanent position.
This position is based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This position is on a two week on, two week off rotation.
Reporting to the Underground Electrical Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician – Underground Instrumentation Technician is responsible for repairing, troubleshooting, adjusting, overhauling, servicing, and maintaining equipment within the underground mines' facilities. Additionally, in this position, you will:
- Participate and advocate in a Zero Harm safety culture and all Health, Safety, Environment, and Security programs within Vale.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and conduct periodic calibration of instruments on a wide range of equipment including analyzers, belt rip detectors, PLC and process control equipment, communication networks, data logging equipment, and field monitoring equipment.
- Install, program, and calibrate new equipment (rebuild as needed) and evaluate latest technologies for feasibility and efficiencies.
- Perform checks and maintenance according to preventive maintenance plans on equipment controls including generators, mills, crushers, pumps, conveyors, PLC's, diesel motors, and other equipment.
- Complete breakdown, corrective, and minor reports.
- Inspect, examine, and test parts to recommend the extent and nature of the work to be done.
- Test, adjust, and calibrate systems for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturer's specifications and the functional needs of the operation.
- Adjust, calibrate, repair, or replace defective parts and components of the equipment systems.
- Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.
- Conduct final inspections to ensure that work detailed on work order has been completed to meet safety standards.
- Provide feedback improvement suggestions to the supervisor and planner and implement those that are within your ability.
- Improve equipment availability and efficiency through quality maintenance and failure analysis.
About You
Education:
- College diploma in Instrumentation and Control Technician is required.
- An Interprovincial Red Seal Certification in the above trade is required.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years Journeyperson experience.
- Previous mining or heavy industrial experience would be an asset.
- Previous experience with underground conveyors, dewatering systems, and communication systems would be an asset.
- Previous experience in control valve maintenance and repair.
- Previous experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical valve actuators.
Skills:
- Ability to work within an underground mine setting, which could include conditions such as: various temperature fluctuation, wet, damp, cramped, and dark work areas.
- Demonstrate an excellent attendance record and proven safety performance.
- Display strong technical skills, fault finding, and repairing complex electrical, instrumentation and communications systems.
- Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of fixed plant equipment.
- Innovation and ability to use initiative.
- Flexibility regarding work activities and type of work requirements.
- The ability to work in a multi-discipline, multi-tasking, team environment.
What We Offer You
- Competitive salary and on-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)
- 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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Apply by: Sunday, March 17th, 2024
#ValeBaseMetals
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Vale Canada
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23
Job Title: Maintenance Apprentice – Underground Electrician
Join Vale today. Continuously learn throughout your career.
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 Underground Fixed Plant Maintenance team consists of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation journeypersons and apprentice trades, engineers and planners. The team is responsible for maintaining all fixed assets throughout the Eastern Deeps and Reid Brook Mines. This includes dewatering pumps, ventilation equipment, portable refuge stations, 13.8kV/1000V/600V power distribution equipment and bulk material handling systems. The team is also integrated into the U/G mine development cycle by supporting power, ventilation, dewatering, LTE and communications installations as the mines advance.
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 a Maintenance Apprentice – Underground Electrician to join our Underground Fixed Plant Maintenance department in Voisey's Bay, NL. This is a permanent position.
This position is based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This position is on a two week on, two week off rotation.
Reporting to the Underground Electrical Supervisor, the Maintenance Apprentice – Underground Electrician is responsible for repairing, troubleshooting, adjusting, overhauling, servicing, and maintaining equipment within the underground mines' facilities. Additionally, in this position, you will:
- Install new electrical infrastructure and components.
- Perform preventive checks according to preventive maintenance plans on equipment including 1000V Mobile Electric equipment, Underground LTE communications network, Electric pumps, conveyors, PLC's, 13.8KV/5KV/600V/120/208 power systems, and other fixed plant underground equipment for proper performance.
- Inspect equipment for detect faults and malfunctions.
- Set a high standard in safety and help promote safety with peers.
- Complete breakdown, corrective and minor reports.
- Assist in troubleshooting of plant electrical components.
- Inspect, examine and test parts to recommend the extent and nature of the work to be done.
- Test and adjust repaired systems for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturer's specifications and the functional needs of the operation.
- Adjust, repair or replace defective parts and components of the equipment systems.
- Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.
- Conduct final inspections to ensure that work detailed on work order has been completed to meet safety standards.
- Provide feedback improvement suggestions to the supervisor and planner and implement those that are within your ability.
- Improve equipment availability and efficiency through quality maintenance and failure analysis.
About You
Education:
- College diploma in Industrial Electrician.
- Must qualify or be registered as an apprentice in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Experience:
- Minimum of 1 years' experience in a mining or heavy industrial environment.
Skills:
- Ability to work within an underground mine setting, which could include conditions such as: various temperature fluctuation, wet, damp, cramped, and dark work areas.
- Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of fixed plant equipment.
- Innovation and ability to use initiative.
- Flexibility regarding work activities and type of work requirements.
- The ability to work in a multi-discipline, multi-tasking, team environment.
What We Offer You
- Competitive salary and on-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)
- 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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Apply by: Thursday, March 14th, 2024
#ValeBaseMetals
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Vale Canada
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Job Title: Maintenance Apprentice – Truck & Transport Mechanic
Join Vale today. Continuously learn throughout your career.
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 Mine Maintenance department is responsible for the maintenance on all mobile equipment at the Voisey's Bay Mine Site. The department attends to a variety of surface and underground equipment including but not limited to Dozers, Excavators, Haul Trucks, Drills, Loaders, Jumbos, Bolters, LHD's, etc. Additionally, the department is responsible for supporting the entire light vehicle fleet including Pick-Up Trucks, Semis, Forklifts, and other equipment. The Mine Maintenance department is comprised of highly skilled Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians, Automotive Technicians, Truck and Transport Technicians, Welders, and Engineers.
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 a Maintenance Apprentice – Truck & Transport Mechanic to join our Surface Mobile Maintenance department in Voisey's Bay, NL. This is a permanent position.
This position is based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This position is on a two week on, two week off rotation.
Reporting to the Mine Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Apprentice – Truck & Transport Mechanic is responsible for the preventative maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of medium and other light vehicles on site. The Maintenance Apprentice – Truck & Transport Mechanic is also responsible for maintaining equipment safely and effectively to meet performance requirements and the needs of the organization. The Maintenance Apprentice – Truck & Transport Mechanic will work out of the Light Vehicle Shop with a diverse team of various tradespeople. Additionally, in this position, you will:
- Service, inspect, and repair various makes and models of diesel-powered medium and light-duty equipment, as well as small gasoline powered recreational and utility vehicles.
- Ensure safe operating conditions of the medium and light vehicle fleet.
- Diagnose and repair driveline, fuel, exhaust, cooling, electrical, or any other medium or light vehicle issues.
- Use various types of diagnostic equipment including OEM and aftermarket systems.
- Provide part requirements and labour estimates to plan future repairs.
- Complete other job-related documentation and paperwork as required.
- Work with a focus on continuous improvement and achieving departmental performance objectives.
About You
Education:
- College diploma in Truck and Transport Mechanic.
- Must qualify or be registered as an apprentice in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Experience:
- Minimum of 1 years' experience in a mining or heavy industrial environment.
Skills:
- Strong ability to work cooperatively within a team environment.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and to follow instructions.
- Strong focus on safety, health, and the environment.
- Flexibility, self-motivation, and a positive attitude.
What We Offer You
- Competitive salary and on-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)
- 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
- 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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Apply by: Thursday, March 14th, 2024
#ValeBaseMetals
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Vale Canada
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25
Job Title: Underground Mine Beginner
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 Underground Mine Beginners to join our Underground Operations team in Voisey's Bay, NL.
This permanent position is based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This position is on a two week on, two week off rotation.
Under the supervision of the Underground Mine Operations Supervisor, the primary role of the Underground Mine Beginner is to complete assigned construction and development mining tasks, receiving on the job training to acquire the necessary skills, knowledge and ability to operate within the underground mine area. The Underground Mine Beginner is a classification within the progression plan, in which employees will have the opportunity to develop skills and experience for advancement.
Additionally, in this position, you will:
- Perform activities such as scaling loose rock, operating handheld drills, installing staging and installing and maintaining piping systems and Under Ground ventilation systems.
- Ensure knowledge of all safety policies and strictly adhere to them.
- Become familiar with the safe work practices and standard operating procedures.
- Complete training as required, including all required safety training.
- Participate in crew safety meetings.
- Perform housekeeping activities.
About You
Education:
- Minimum Grade 10 secondary school.
- Successful completion of the 5-week Underground Hard Rock Miner Common Core training program.
Experience:
- 6 months of industrial experience and/or heavy equipment operation experience would be considered an asset.
Skills:
- Demonstrate concern for Safety, Health and Environment.
- Strong ability to work cooperatively within a team environment.
- Demonstrate initiative and follow instructions.
- Ability to recognize hazards in an industrial workplace.
What We Offer You
- Competitive salary and on-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)
- 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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Apply by: Monday, March 18th, 2024
#ValeBaseMetals
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Vale Canada
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26
Job Title: Underground Mine Operator 2
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 Underground Mine Operator 2's to join our Underground Mine Operations team in Voisey's Bay, NL.
This is a permanent position based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly out operation, with a two week on, two week off rotation.
Reporting to the Underground Mine Operations Supervisor, the Underground Mine Operator 2 is responsible to perform the support functions in the underground mining operation within the below areas.
The Underground Mine Operator 2 is a classification within the progression plan, in which employees will have the opportunity to develop skills and experience for advancement.
Shotcrete, Construction, Backfill
Stope prep (dump walls, ventilation, etc.).
Install, advance and maintain paste fill services.
Perform fill placement.
Haulage
Operate Development Scoop in a safe and efficient manner.
Development
Operate Development Scoop & Mechanized Rock Bolter in a safe and efficient manner.
Production (Drill & Blast)
Perform Mobile Bulk Blasting.
About You
Education
Minimum Grade 10 secondary school or equivalent is required.
College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has partnered with Vale Newfoundland and Labrador to create an alternate pathway for those interested in pursuing a career in the mining industry. Applicants who do not meet the minimum education requirements outlined above may complete a Test of Workplace Essential Skills (TOWES). Please visit https://www.cna.nl.ca for more information on the assessment preparation and offerings.
To be considered for employment, applicants must successfully complete the TOWES assessment prior to submitting their application. The Individual Score Report must be submitted with the application to be considered.
Experience
6+ years' experience working in an underground mining operation using mechanized equipment.
Demonstrate a concern for Safety, Health and Environment.
Knowledge of safe work practices and standard operating procedures.
Ability to recognize hazards within an industrial workplace and understands role in assessing/managing risk.
Strong ability to work cooperatively within a team environment.
Demonstrate initiative and follow instruction.
What We Offer
Competitive Salary and Site Premiums.
Opportunity to earn an annual Employee Bonus and Underground Mines Incentive.
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.
Personal Protective Equipment provided upon hire, safety boot allowance, & 100% reimbursement for prescription safety glasses.
Employee Family Assistance Program.
Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth.
Exposure to advanced mining technology and state of the art mechanized underground equipment.
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 Vale 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 essential 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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Deadline to Apply
Sunday March 17th, 2024.
#ValeBaseMetals
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Vale Canada
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Job Title: Maintenance Technician – Underground Electrician
Join Vale today. Continuously learn throughout your career.
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 Underground Fixed Plant Maintenance team consists of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation journeypersons and apprentice trades, engineers and planners. The team is responsible for maintaining all fixed assets throughout the Eastern Deeps and Reid Brook Mines. This includes dewatering pumps, ventilation equipment, portable refuge stations, 13.8kV/1000V/600V power distribution equipment and bulk material handling systems. The team is also integrated into the U/G mine development cycle by supporting power, ventilation, dewatering, LTE and communications installations as the mines advance.
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 a Maintenance Technician – Underground Electrician to join our Underground Fixed Plant Maintenance department in Voisey's Bay, NL. This is a permanent position.
This position is based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This position is on a two week on, two week off rotation.
Reporting to the Underground Electrical Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician – Underground Electrician is responsible for repairing, troubleshooting, adjusting, overhauling, servicing, and maintaining equipment within the underground mines' facilities. Additionally, in this position, you will:
- Install new electrical infrastructure and components.
- Perform preventive checks according to preventive maintenance plans on equipment including 1000V Mobile Electric equipment, Underground LTE communications network, Electric pumps, conveyors, PLC's, 13.8KV/5KV/600V/120/208 power systems, and other fixed plant underground equipment for proper performance.
- Inspect equipment for detect faults and malfunctions.
- Set a high standard in safety and help promote safety with peers.
- Complete breakdown, corrective and minor reports.
- Assist in troubleshooting of plant electrical components.
- Inspect, examine, and test parts to recommend the extent and nature of the work to be done.
- Test and adjust repaired systems for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturer's specifications and the functional needs of the operation.
- Adjust, repair, or replace defective parts and components of the equipment systems.
- Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.
- Conduct final inspections to ensure that work detailed on work order has been completed to meet safety standards.
- Provide feedback improvement suggestions to the supervisor and planner and implement those that are within your ability.
- Improve equipment availability and efficiency through quality maintenance and failure analysis.
About You
Education:
- College diploma in Industrial Electrician.
- An Interprovincial Red Seal certification in the above trade is required.
- An Interprovincial Construction Electrician Red Seal with heavy industrial experience may be considered.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years' Journeyperson experience.
- Previous mining or heavy industrial experience is required.
- Experience in an underground environment is an asset
- Previous experience with high voltage, underground conveyors, dewatering systems, and communication systems would be an asset.
Skills:
- Ability to work within an underground mine setting, which could include conditions such as: various temperature fluctuation, wet, damp, cramped, and dark work areas.
- Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of fixed plant equipment.
- Innovation and ability to use initiative.
- Flexibility regarding work activities and type of work requirements.
- The ability to work in a multi-discipline, multi-tasking, team environment.
What We Offer You
- Competitive salary and on-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)
- 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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Apply by: Sunday, March 17th, 2024
#ValeBaseMetals
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Vale Canada
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Job Title: Maintenance Technician - Millwright
Want to work in a state-of-the-art mining facility?
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 Surface Fixed Plant Maintenance team consists of Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation Journeypersons and Apprentice trades, Engineers, and Planners. The department is responsible for providing both preventative and corrective maintenance across the Voisey's Bay Mine Site in the areas of the Concentrator, Paste Plant, and Paste Plant Booster Station. The Surface Fixed Plant Maintenance team maintains a variety of equipment including but not limited to crushers, conveyors, SAG/Ball Mills, various styles of pumps, 4160V/600V power distribution equipment, Larox Filters, disc filters, vacuum pumps, paste pumps, pneumatically actuated valves, etc.
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 a Maintenance Technician – Millwright to join our Surface Fixed Plant Maintenance department in Voisey's Bay, NL. This is a permanent position.
This position is based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This position is on a two week on, two week off rotation.
Reporting to the Mechanical Surface Fixed Plant Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician - Millwright is responsible for repairing, troubleshooting, adjusting, overhauling, servicing, and maintaining equipment within the concentrator facilities. Additionally, in this position, you will:
- Perform preventive checks according to preventive maintenance plans on equipment including mills, crushers, pumps, conveyors, diesel motors, and other fixed plant equipment for proper performance and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions.
- Complete breakdown, corrective, and minor reports.
- Inspect, examine, and test parts in order to recommend the extent and nature of the work to be done.
- Test and adjust repaired systems for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturer's specifications and the functional needs of the operation.
- Adjust, repair, or replace defective parts and components of the equipment systems.
- Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.
- Conduct final inspections to ensure that work detailed on work order has been completed to meet safety standards.
- Provide feedback improvement suggestions to the supervisor and planner and implement those that are within your ability.
- Improve equipment availability and efficiency through quality maintenance and failure analysis.
- Provide feedback improvement suggestions to the supervisor and planner and implement those that are within your ability.
- Improve equipment availability and efficiency through quality maintenance and failure analysis.
About You
Education:
- College diploma in Millwright.
- Red Seal certification in the above trade is required.
- Welding and/or Pipefitting experience would be considered an asset.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years Journeyperson experience.
- Previous mining experience is required.
- Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of fixed equipment.
- Previous experience in conveyor belt splicing would be considered an asset.
Skills:
- Innovation and ability to use initiative.
- Flexibility regarding work activities and type of work requirements.
- The ability to work in a multi-discipline, multi-tasking, team environment.
What We Offer You
- Competitive salary and on-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)
- 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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Apply by: Sunday, March 17th, 2024
#ValeBaseMetals
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Vale Canada
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Job Title: Maintenance Apprentice – Underground Electrician
Join Vale today. Continuously learn throughout your career.
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 Underground Fixed Plant Maintenance team consists of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation journeypersons and apprentice trades, engineers and planners. The team is responsible for maintaining all fixed assets throughout the Eastern Deeps and Reid Brook Mines. This includes dewatering pumps, ventilation equipment, portable refuge stations, 13.8kV/1000V/600V power distribution equipment and bulk material handling systems. The team is also integrated into the U/G mine development cycle by supporting power, ventilation, dewatering, LTE and communications installations as the mines advance.
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 a Maintenance Apprentice – Underground Electrician to join our Underground Fixed Plant Maintenance department in Voisey's Bay, NL. This is a permanent position.
This position is based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This position is on a two week on, two week off rotation.
Reporting to the Underground Electrical Supervisor, the Maintenance Apprentice – Underground Electrician is responsible for repairing, troubleshooting, adjusting, overhauling, servicing, and maintaining equipment within the underground mines' facilities. Additionally, in this position, you will:
- Install new electrical infrastructure and components.
- Perform preventive checks according to preventive maintenance plans on equipment including 1000V Mobile Electric equipment, Underground LTE communications network, Electric pumps, conveyors, PLC's, 13.8KV/5KV/600V/120/208 power systems, and other fixed plant underground equipment for proper performance.
- Inspect equipment for detect faults and malfunctions.
- Set a high standard in safety and help promote safety with peers.
- Complete breakdown, corrective and minor reports.
- Assist in troubleshooting of plant electrical components.
- Inspect, examine and test parts to recommend the extent and nature of the work to be done.
- Test and adjust repaired systems for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturer's specifications and the functional needs of the operation.
- Adjust, repair or replace defective parts and components of the equipment systems.
- Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.
- Conduct final inspections to ensure that work detailed on work order has been completed to meet safety standards.
- Provide feedback improvement suggestions to the supervisor and planner and implement those that are within your ability.
- Improve equipment availability and efficiency through quality maintenance and failure analysis.
About You
Education:
- College diploma in Industrial Electrician.
- Must qualify or be registered as an apprentice in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Experience:
- Minimum of 1 years' experience in a mining or heavy industrial environment.
Skills:
- Ability to work within an underground mine setting, which could include conditions such as: various temperature fluctuation, wet, damp, cramped, and dark work areas.
- Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of fixed plant equipment.
- Innovation and ability to use initiative.
- Flexibility regarding work activities and type of work requirements.
- The ability to work in a multi-discipline, multi-tasking, team environment.
What We Offer You
- Competitive salary and on-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)
- 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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Apply by: Thursday, March 14th, 2024
#ValeBaseMetals
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Vale Canada
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Job Title: Maintenance Apprentice – Truck & Transport Mechanic
Join Vale today. Continuously learn throughout your career.
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 Mine Maintenance department is responsible for the maintenance on all mobile equipment at the Voisey's Bay Mine Site. The department attends to a variety of surface and underground equipment including but not limited to Dozers, Excavators, Haul Trucks, Drills, Loaders, Jumbos, Bolters, LHD's, etc. Additionally, the department is responsible for supporting the entire light vehicle fleet including Pick-Up Trucks, Semis, Forklifts, and other equipment. The Mine Maintenance department is comprised of highly skilled Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians, Automotive Technicians, Truck and Transport Technicians, Welders, and Engineers.
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 a Maintenance Apprentice – Truck & Transport Mechanic to join our Surface Mobile Maintenance department in Voisey's Bay, NL. This is a permanent position.
This position is based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This position is on a two week on, two week off rotation.
Reporting to the Mine Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Apprentice – Truck & Transport Mechanic is responsible for the preventative maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of medium and other light vehicles on site. The Maintenance Apprentice – Truck & Transport Mechanic is also responsible for maintaining equipment safely and effectively to meet performance requirements and the needs of the organization. The Maintenance Apprentice – Truck & Transport Mechanic will work out of the Light Vehicle Shop with a diverse team of various tradespeople. Additionally, in this position, you will:
- Service, inspect, and repair various makes and models of diesel-powered medium and light-duty equipment, as well as small gasoline powered recreational and utility vehicles.
- Ensure safe operating conditions of the medium and light vehicle fleet.
- Diagnose and repair driveline, fuel, exhaust, cooling, electrical, or any other medium or light vehicle issues.
- Use various types of diagnostic equipment including OEM and aftermarket systems.
- Provide part requirements and labour estimates to plan future repairs.
- Complete other job-related documentation and paperwork as required.
- Work with a focus on continuous improvement and achieving departmental performance objectives.
About You
Education:
- College diploma in Truck and Transport Mechanic.
- Must qualify or be registered as an apprentice in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Experience:
- Minimum of 1 years' experience in a mining or heavy industrial environment.
Skills:
- Strong ability to work cooperatively within a team environment.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and to follow instructions.
- Strong focus on safety, health, and the environment.
- Flexibility, self-motivation, and a positive attitude.
What We Offer You
- Competitive salary and on-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)
- 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
- 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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Apply by: Thursday, March 14th, 2024
#ValeBaseMetals
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Vale Canada
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Job Title: Contracts Assistant
Join Vale today. Continuously learn throughout your career.
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.
As part of the North Atlantic Financial Performance and Analysis team you would be specifically supporting the Newfoundland and Labrador operations in their cost processes.
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 a Contracts Assistant to join our FP&A team supporting our Voisey's Bay operations. This permanent position will be on a Monday to Friday schedule working primarily from the St. John's office.
The Contracts Assistant (CA) will provide support to the Voisey's Bay Mine Site following the corporate guidelines, procedures, Vale values and policies. Reporting to the VNL Finance Manager the CA will be responsible for managing the invoicing and accrual process and provide support to contract owners within the operations. The CA will strive to work safely at all times and immediately highlight unsafe work conditions to your team. In this position, you will:
Manage and control the invoice process from invoice receipt to entry of final Service Entry Sheet. Including maintaining an invoice log, tracking of invoice processing KPI's, coordination with contract coordinators throughout the invoice review process, communication with vendors etc.
Manage and control the accrual process including managing the accrual tracker and coordination with managers and superintendents to ensure costs are accrued accurately and timely.
Work with both the Business Analysts and the Contracts team to provide input into the forecasting process.
Perform other general related duties and ad hoc projects as assigned.
About You
Education:
A diploma in business or contract/procurement administration is required.
Experience:
A minimum of 3 years' experience in a relevant role is required.
Previous experience in a project environment on heavy industrial or mining projects is preferred.
Skills:
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and in particular Microsoft Word and Excel.
Must be able to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to adapt to changes and tight deadlines.
Knowledge working with SAP.
Very good written and oral communication skills.
attention to detail to ensure accuracy of reports.
Recommend, where possible, to list the knowledge and skills requirements starting with the required/must haves, followed by the preferred and indicated as such for example: "is preferred" or "is considered an asset".
What We Offer You
Competitive salary.
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).
Flexible work arrangements.
Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation, sick, top up for maternity/parental).
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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Pay Grade: G04
Apply by: Monday, March 4th, 2024
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Vale Canada
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Job Title: Underground Mine Operator 2
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 Underground Mine Operator 2's to join our Underground Mine Operations team in Voisey's Bay, NL.
This is a permanent position based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly out operation, with a two week on, two week off rotation.
Reporting to the Underground Mine Operations Supervisor, the Underground Mine Operator 2 is responsible to perform the support functions in the underground mining operation within the below areas.
The Underground Mine Operator 2 is a classification within the progression plan, in which employees will have the opportunity to develop skills and experience for advancement.
Shotcrete, Construction, Backfill
Stope prep (dump walls, ventilation, etc.).
Install, advance and maintain paste fill services.
Perform fill placement.
Haulage
Operate Development Scoop in a safe and efficient manner.
Development
Operate Development Scoop & Mechanized Rock Bolter in a safe and efficient manner.
Production (Drill & Blast)
Perform Mobile Bulk Blasting.
About You
Education
Minimum Grade 10 secondary school or equivalent is required.
College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has partnered with Vale Newfoundland and Labrador to create an alternate pathway for those interested in pursuing a career in the mining industry. Applicants who do not meet the minimum education requirements outlined above may complete a Test of Workplace Essential Skills (TOWES). Please visit https://www.cna.nl.ca for more information on the assessment preparation and offerings.
To be considered for employment, applicants must successfully complete the TOWES assessment prior to submitting their application. The Individual Score Report must be submitted with the application to be considered.
Experience
6+ years' experience working in an underground mining operation using mechanized equipment.
Demonstrate a concern for Safety, Health and Environment.
Knowledge of safe work practices and standard operating procedures.
Ability to recognize hazards within an industrial workplace and understands role in assessing/managing risk.
Strong ability to work cooperatively within a team environment.
Demonstrate initiative and follow instruction.
What We Offer
Competitive Salary and Site Premiums.
Opportunity to earn an annual Employee Bonus and Underground Mines Incentive.
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.
Personal Protective Equipment provided upon hire, safety boot allowance, & 100% reimbursement for prescription safety glasses.
Employee Family Assistance Program.
Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth.
Exposure to advanced mining technology and state of the art mechanized underground equipment.
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 Vale 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 essential 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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Deadline to Apply
Sunday March 17th, 2024.
#ValeBaseMetals
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Vale Canada
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Job Title: Maintenance Technician – Underground Electrician
Join Vale today. Continuously learn throughout your career.
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 Underground Fixed Plant Maintenance team consists of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation journeypersons and apprentice trades, engineers and planners. The team is responsible for maintaining all fixed assets throughout the Eastern Deeps and Reid Brook Mines. This includes dewatering pumps, ventilation equipment, portable refuge stations, 13.8kV/1000V/600V power distribution equipment and bulk material handling systems. The team is also integrated into the U/G mine development cycle by supporting power, ventilation, dewatering, LTE and communications installations as the mines advance.
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 a Maintenance Technician – Underground Electrician to join our Underground Fixed Plant Maintenance department in Voisey's Bay, NL. This is a permanent position.
This position is based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This position is on a two week on, two week off rotation.
Reporting to the Underground Electrical Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician – Underground Electrician is responsible for repairing, troubleshooting, adjusting, overhauling, servicing, and maintaining equipment within the underground mines' facilities. Additionally, in this position, you will:
- Install new electrical infrastructure and components.
- Perform preventive checks according to preventive maintenance plans on equipment including 1000V Mobile Electric equipment, Underground LTE communications network, Electric pumps, conveyors, PLC's, 13.8KV/5KV/600V/120/208 power systems, and other fixed plant underground equipment for proper performance.
- Inspect equipment for detect faults and malfunctions.
- Set a high standard in safety and help promote safety with peers.
- Complete breakdown, corrective and minor reports.
- Assist in troubleshooting of plant electrical components.
- Inspect, examine, and test parts to recommend the extent and nature of the work to be done.
- Test and adjust repaired systems for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturer's specifications and the functional needs of the operation.
- Adjust, repair, or replace defective parts and components of the equipment systems.
- Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.
- Conduct final inspections to ensure that work detailed on work order has been completed to meet safety standards.
- Provide feedback improvement suggestions to the supervisor and planner and implement those that are within your ability.
- Improve equipment availability and efficiency through quality maintenance and failure analysis.
About You
Education:
- College diploma in Industrial Electrician.
- An Interprovincial Red Seal certification in the above trade is required.
- An Interprovincial Construction Electrician Red Seal with heavy industrial experience may be considered.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years' Journeyperson experience.
- Previous mining or heavy industrial experience is required.
- Experience in an underground environment is an asset
- Previous experience with high voltage, underground conveyors, dewatering systems, and communication systems would be an asset.
Skills:
- Ability to work within an underground mine setting, which could include conditions such as: various temperature fluctuation, wet, damp, cramped, and dark work areas.
- Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of fixed plant equipment.
- Innovation and ability to use initiative.
- Flexibility regarding work activities and type of work requirements.
- The ability to work in a multi-discipline, multi-tasking, team environment.
What We Offer You
- Competitive salary and on-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)
- 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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Apply by: Sunday, March 17th, 2024
#ValeBaseMetals
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Vale Canada
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Job Title: Maintenance Technician – Underground Instrumentation Technician
Join Vale today. Continuously learn throughout your career.
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 Underground Fixed Plant Maintenance team consists of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation journeypersons and apprentice trades, engineers and planners. The team is responsible for maintaining all fixed assets throughout the Eastern Deeps and Reid Brook Mines. This includes dewatering pumps, ventilation equipment, portable refuge stations, 13.8kV/1000V/600V power distribution equipment and bulk material handling systems. The team is also integrated into the U/G mine development cycle by supporting power, ventilation, dewatering, LTE and communications installations as the mines advance.
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 a Maintenance Technician – Underground Instrumentation Technician to join our Underground Fixed Plant Maintenance department in Voisey's Bay, NL. This is a permanent position.
This position is based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This position is on a two week on, two week off rotation.
Reporting to the Underground Electrical Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician – Underground Instrumentation Technician is responsible for repairing, troubleshooting, adjusting, overhauling, servicing, and maintaining equipment within the underground mines' facilities. Additionally, in this position, you will:
- Participate and advocate in a Zero Harm safety culture and all Health, Safety, Environment, and Security programs within Vale.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and conduct periodic calibration of instruments on a wide range of equipment including analyzers, belt rip detectors, PLC and process control equipment, communication networks, data logging equipment, and field monitoring equipment.
- Install, program, and calibrate new equipment (rebuild as needed) and evaluate latest technologies for feasibility and efficiencies.
- Perform checks and maintenance according to preventive maintenance plans on equipment controls including generators, mills, crushers, pumps, conveyors, PLC's, diesel motors, and other equipment.
- Complete breakdown, corrective, and minor reports.
- Inspect, examine, and test parts to recommend the extent and nature of the work to be done.
- Test, adjust, and calibrate systems for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturer's specifications and the functional needs of the operation.
- Adjust, calibrate, repair, or replace defective parts and components of the equipment systems.
- Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.
- Conduct final inspections to ensure that work detailed on work order has been completed to meet safety standards.
- Provide feedback improvement suggestions to the supervisor and planner and implement those that are within your ability.
- Improve equipment availability and efficiency through quality maintenance and failure analysis.
About You
Education:
- College diploma in Instrumentation and Control Technician is required.
- An Interprovincial Red Seal Certification in the above trade is required.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years Journeyperson experience.
- Previous mining or heavy industrial experience would be an asset.
- Previous experience with underground conveyors, dewatering systems, and communication systems would be an asset.
- Previous experience in control valve maintenance and repair.
- Previous experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical valve actuators.
Skills:
- Ability to work within an underground mine setting, which could include conditions such as: various temperature fluctuation, wet, damp, cramped, and dark work areas.
- Demonstrate an excellent attendance record and proven safety performance.
- Display strong technical skills, fault finding, and repairing complex electrical, instrumentation and communications systems.
- Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of fixed plant equipment.
- Innovation and ability to use initiative.
- Flexibility regarding work activities and type of work requirements.
- The ability to work in a multi-discipline, multi-tasking, team environment.
What We Offer You
- Competitive salary and on-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)
- 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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Apply by: Sunday, March 17th, 2024
#ValeBaseMetals
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Vale Canada
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Job Title: Maintenance Technician - Millwright
Want to work in a state-of-the-art mining facility?
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 Surface Fixed Plant Maintenance team consists of Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation Journeypersons and Apprentice trades, Engineers, and Planners. The department is responsible for providing both preventative and corrective maintenance across the Voisey's Bay Mine Site in the areas of the Concentrator, Paste Plant, and Paste Plant Booster Station. The Surface Fixed Plant Maintenance team maintains a variety of equipment including but not limited to crushers, conveyors, SAG/Ball Mills, various styles of pumps, 4160V/600V power distribution equipment, Larox Filters, disc filters, vacuum pumps, paste pumps, pneumatically actuated valves, etc.
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 a Maintenance Technician – Millwright to join our Surface Fixed Plant Maintenance department in Voisey's Bay, NL. This is a permanent position.
This position is based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This position is on a two week on, two week off rotation.
Reporting to the Mechanical Surface Fixed Plant Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician - Millwright is responsible for repairing, troubleshooting, adjusting, overhauling, servicing, and maintaining equipment within the concentrator facilities. Additionally, in this position, you will:
- Perform preventive checks according to preventive maintenance plans on equipment including mills, crushers, pumps, conveyors, diesel motors, and other fixed plant equipment for proper performance and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions.
- Complete breakdown, corrective, and minor reports.
- Inspect, examine, and test parts in order to recommend the extent and nature of the work to be done.
- Test and adjust repaired systems for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturer's specifications and the functional needs of the operation.
- Adjust, repair, or replace defective parts and components of the equipment systems.
- Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.
- Conduct final inspections to ensure that work detailed on work order has been completed to meet safety standards.
- Provide feedback improvement suggestions to the supervisor and planner and implement those that are within your ability.
- Improve equipment availability and efficiency through quality maintenance and failure analysis.
- Provide feedback improvement suggestions to the supervisor and planner and implement those that are within your ability.
- Improve equipment availability and efficiency through quality maintenance and failure analysis.
About You
Education:
- College diploma in Millwright.
- Red Seal certification in the above trade is required.
- Welding and/or Pipefitting experience would be considered an asset.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years Journeyperson experience.
- Previous mining experience is required.
- Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of fixed equipment.
- Previous experience in conveyor belt splicing would be considered an asset.
Skills:
- Innovation and ability to use initiative.
- Flexibility regarding work activities and type of work requirements.
- The ability to work in a multi-discipline, multi-tasking, team environment.
What We Offer You
- Competitive salary and on-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)
- 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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Apply by: Sunday, March 17th, 2024
#ValeBaseMetals
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Vale Canada
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36
Job Title: Maintenance Technician – Underground Instrumentation Technician
Join Vale today. Continuously learn throughout your career.
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 Underground Fixed Plant Maintenance team consists of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation journeypersons and apprentice trades, engineers and planners. The team is responsible for maintaining all fixed assets throughout the Eastern Deeps and Reid Brook Mines. This includes dewatering pumps, ventilation equipment, portable refuge stations, 13.8kV/1000V/600V power distribution equipment and bulk material handling systems. The team is also integrated into the U/G mine development cycle by supporting power, ventilation, dewatering, LTE and communications installations as the mines advance.
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 a Maintenance Technician – Underground Instrumentation Technician to join our Underground Fixed Plant Maintenance department in Voisey's Bay, NL. This is a permanent position.
This position is based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This position is on a two week on, two week off rotation.
Reporting to the Underground Electrical Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician – Underground Instrumentation Technician is responsible for repairing, troubleshooting, adjusting, overhauling, servicing, and maintaining equipment within the underground mines' facilities. Additionally, in this position, you will:
- Participate and advocate in a Zero Harm safety culture and all Health, Safety, Environment, and Security programs within Vale.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and conduct periodic calibration of instruments on a wide range of equipment including analyzers, belt rip detectors, PLC and process control equipment, communication networks, data logging equipment, and field monitoring equipment.
- Install, program, and calibrate new equipment (rebuild as needed) and evaluate latest technologies for feasibility and efficiencies.
- Perform checks and maintenance according to preventive maintenance plans on equipment controls including generators, mills, crushers, pumps, conveyors, PLC's, diesel motors, and other equipment.
- Complete breakdown, corrective, and minor reports.
- Inspect, examine, and test parts to recommend the extent and nature of the work to be done.
- Test, adjust, and calibrate systems for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturer's specifications and the functional needs of the operation.
- Adjust, calibrate, repair, or replace defective parts and components of the equipment systems.
- Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.
- Conduct final inspections to ensure that work detailed on work order has been completed to meet safety standards.
- Provide feedback improvement suggestions to the supervisor and planner and implement those that are within your ability.
- Improve equipment availability and efficiency through quality maintenance and failure analysis.
About You
Education:
- College diploma in Instrumentation and Control Technician is required.
- An Interprovincial Red Seal Certification in the above trade is required.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years Journeyperson experience.
- Previous mining or heavy industrial experience would be an asset.
- Previous experience with underground conveyors, dewatering systems, and communication systems would be an asset.
- Previous experience in control valve maintenance and repair.
- Previous experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical valve actuators.
Skills:
- Ability to work within an underground mine setting, which could include conditions such as: various temperature fluctuation, wet, damp, cramped, and dark work areas.
- Demonstrate an excellent attendance record and proven safety performance.
- Display strong technical skills, fault finding, and repairing complex electrical, instrumentation and communications systems.
- Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of fixed plant equipment.
- Innovation and ability to use initiative.
- Flexibility regarding work activities and type of work requirements.
- The ability to work in a multi-discipline, multi-tasking, team environment.
What We Offer You
- Competitive salary and on-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)
- 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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Apply by: Sunday, March 17th, 2024
#ValeBaseMetals
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Vale Canada
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37
Job Title: Maintenance Apprentice – Underground Electrician
Join Vale today. Continuously learn throughout your career.
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 Underground Fixed Plant Maintenance team consists of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation journeypersons and apprentice trades, engineers and planners. The team is responsible for maintaining all fixed assets throughout the Eastern Deeps and Reid Brook Mines. This includes dewatering pumps, ventilation equipment, portable refuge stations, 13.8kV/1000V/600V power distribution equipment and bulk material handling systems. The team is also integrated into the U/G mine development cycle by supporting power, ventilation, dewatering, LTE and communications installations as the mines advance.
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 a Maintenance Apprentice – Underground Electrician to join our Underground Fixed Plant Maintenance department in Voisey's Bay, NL. This is a permanent position.
This position is based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This position is on a two week on, two week off rotation.
Reporting to the Underground Electrical Supervisor, the Maintenance Apprentice – Underground Electrician is responsible for repairing, troubleshooting, adjusting, overhauling, servicing, and maintaining equipment within the underground mines' facilities. Additionally, in this position, you will:
- Install new electrical infrastructure and components.
- Perform preventive checks according to preventive maintenance plans on equipment including 1000V Mobile Electric equipment, Underground LTE communications network, Electric pumps, conveyors, PLC's, 13.8KV/5KV/600V/120/208 power systems, and other fixed plant underground equipment for proper performance.
- Inspect equipment for detect faults and malfunctions.
- Set a high standard in safety and help promote safety with peers.
- Complete breakdown, corrective and minor reports.
- Assist in troubleshooting of plant electrical components.
- Inspect, examine and test parts to recommend the extent and nature of the work to be done.
- Test and adjust repaired systems for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturer's specifications and the functional needs of the operation.
- Adjust, repair or replace defective parts and components of the equipment systems.
- Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.
- Conduct final inspections to ensure that work detailed on work order has been completed to meet safety standards.
- Provide feedback improvement suggestions to the supervisor and planner and implement those that are within your ability.
- Improve equipment availability and efficiency through quality maintenance and failure analysis.
About You
Education:
- College diploma in Industrial Electrician.
- Must qualify or be registered as an apprentice in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Experience:
- Minimum of 1 years' experience in a mining or heavy industrial environment.
Skills:
- Ability to work within an underground mine setting, which could include conditions such as: various temperature fluctuation, wet, damp, cramped, and dark work areas.
- Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of fixed plant equipment.
- Innovation and ability to use initiative.
- Flexibility regarding work activities and type of work requirements.
- The ability to work in a multi-discipline, multi-tasking, team environment.
What We Offer You
- Competitive salary and on-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)
- 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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Apply by: Thursday, March 14th, 2024
#ValeBaseMetals
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Vale Canada
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Job Title: Maintenance Apprentice – Truck & Transport Mechanic
Join Vale today. Continuously learn throughout your career.
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 Mine Maintenance department is responsible for the maintenance on all mobile equipment at the Voisey's Bay Mine Site. The department attends to a variety of surface and underground equipment including but not limited to Dozers, Excavators, Haul Trucks, Drills, Loaders, Jumbos, Bolters, LHD's, etc. Additionally, the department is responsible for supporting the entire light vehicle fleet including Pick-Up Trucks, Semis, Forklifts, and other equipment. The Mine Maintenance department is comprised of highly skilled Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians, Automotive Technicians, Truck and Transport Technicians, Welders, and Engineers.
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 a Maintenance Apprentice – Truck & Transport Mechanic to join our Surface Mobile Maintenance department in Voisey's Bay, NL. This is a permanent position.
This position is based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This position is on a two week on, two week off rotation.
Reporting to the Mine Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Apprentice – Truck & Transport Mechanic is responsible for the preventative maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of medium and other light vehicles on site. The Maintenance Apprentice – Truck & Transport Mechanic is also responsible for maintaining equipment safely and effectively to meet performance requirements and the needs of the organization. The Maintenance Apprentice – Truck & Transport Mechanic will work out of the Light Vehicle Shop with a diverse team of various tradespeople. Additionally, in this position, you will:
- Service, inspect, and repair various makes and models of diesel-powered medium and light-duty equipment, as well as small gasoline powered recreational and utility vehicles.
- Ensure safe operating conditions of the medium and light vehicle fleet.
- Diagnose and repair driveline, fuel, exhaust, cooling, electrical, or any other medium or light vehicle issues.
- Use various types of diagnostic equipment including OEM and aftermarket systems.
- Provide part requirements and labour estimates to plan future repairs.
- Complete other job-related documentation and paperwork as required.
- Work with a focus on continuous improvement and achieving departmental performance objectives.
About You
Education:
- College diploma in Truck and Transport Mechanic.
- Must qualify or be registered as an apprentice in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Experience:
- Minimum of 1 years' experience in a mining or heavy industrial environment.
Skills:
- Strong ability to work cooperatively within a team environment.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and to follow instructions.
- Strong focus on safety, health, and the environment.
- Flexibility, self-motivation, and a positive attitude.
What We Offer You
- Competitive salary and on-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)
- 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
- 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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Apply by: Thursday, March 14th, 2024
#ValeBaseMetals
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Job Title: Contracts Assistant
Join Vale today. Continuously learn throughout your career.
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.
As part of the North Atlantic Financial Performance and Analysis team you would be specifically supporting the Newfoundland and Labrador operations in their cost processes.
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 a Contracts Assistant to join our FP&A team supporting our Voisey's Bay operations. This permanent position will be on a Monday to Friday schedule working primarily from the St. John's office.
The Contracts Assistant (CA) will provide support to the Voisey's Bay Mine Site following the corporate guidelines, procedures, Vale values and policies. Reporting to the VNL Finance Manager the CA will be responsible for managing the invoicing and accrual process and provide support to contract owners within the operations. The CA will strive to work safely at all times and immediately highlight unsafe work conditions to your team. In this position, you will:
Manage and control the invoice process from invoice receipt to entry of final Service Entry Sheet. Including maintaining an invoice log, tracking of invoice processing KPI's, coordination with contract coordinators throughout the invoice review process, communication with vendors etc.
Manage and control the accrual process including managing the accrual tracker and coordination with managers and superintendents to ensure costs are accrued accurately and timely.
Work with both the Business Analysts and the Contracts team to provide input into the forecasting process.
Perform other general related duties and ad hoc projects as assigned.
About You
Education:
A diploma in business or contract/procurement administration is required.
Experience:
A minimum of 3 years' experience in a relevant role is required.
Previous experience in a project environment on heavy industrial or mining projects is preferred.
Skills:
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and in particular Microsoft Word and Excel.
Must be able to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to adapt to changes and tight deadlines.
Knowledge working with SAP.
Very good written and oral communication skills.
attention to detail to ensure accuracy of reports.
Recommend, where possible, to list the knowledge and skills requirements starting with the required/must haves, followed by the preferred and indicated as such for example: "is preferred" or "is considered an asset".
What We Offer You
Competitive salary.
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).
Flexible work arrangements.
Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation, sick, top up for maternity/parental).
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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Pay Grade: G04
Apply by: Monday, March 4th, 2024
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Job Title: Underground Mine Operator 2
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 Underground Mine Operator 2's to join our Underground Mine Operations team in Voisey's Bay, NL.
This is a permanent position based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly out operation, with a two week on, two week off rotation.
Reporting to the Underground Mine Operations Supervisor, the Underground Mine Operator 2 is responsible to perform the support functions in the underground mining operation within the below areas.
The Underground Mine Operator 2 is a classification within the progression plan, in which employees will have the opportunity to develop skills and experience for advancement.
Shotcrete, Construction, Backfill
Stope prep (dump walls, ventilation, etc.).
Install, advance and maintain paste fill services.
Perform fill placement.
Haulage
Operate Development Scoop in a safe and efficient manner.
Development
Operate Development Scoop & Mechanized Rock Bolter in a safe and efficient manner.
Production (Drill & Blast)
Perform Mobile Bulk Blasting.
About You
Education
Minimum Grade 10 secondary school or equivalent is required.
College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has partnered with Vale Newfoundland and Labrador to create an alternate pathway for those interested in pursuing a career in the mining industry. Applicants who do not meet the minimum education requirements outlined above may complete a Test of Workplace Essential Skills (TOWES). Please visit https://www.cna.nl.ca for more information on the assessment preparation and offerings.
To be considered for employment, applicants must successfully complete the TOWES assessment prior to submitting their application. The Individual Score Report must be submitted with the application to be considered.
Experience
6+ years' experience working in an underground mining operation using mechanized equipment.
Demonstrate a concern for Safety, Health and Environment.
Knowledge of safe work practices and standard operating procedures.
Ability to recognize hazards within an industrial workplace and understands role in assessing/managing risk.
Strong ability to work cooperatively within a team environment.
Demonstrate initiative and follow instruction.
What We Offer
Competitive Salary and Site Premiums.
Opportunity to earn an annual Employee Bonus and Underground Mines Incentive.
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.
Personal Protective Equipment provided upon hire, safety boot allowance, & 100% reimbursement for prescription safety glasses.
Employee Family Assistance Program.
Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth.
Exposure to advanced mining technology and state of the art mechanized underground equipment.
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 Vale 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 essential 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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Deadline to Apply
Sunday March 17th, 2024.
#ValeBaseMetals
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Job Title: Maintenance Technician – Underground Electrician
Join Vale today. Continuously learn throughout your career.
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 Underground Fixed Plant Maintenance team consists of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation journeypersons and apprentice trades, engineers and planners. The team is responsible for maintaining all fixed assets throughout the Eastern Deeps and Reid Brook Mines. This includes dewatering pumps, ventilation equipment, portable refuge stations, 13.8kV/1000V/600V power distribution equipment and bulk material handling systems. The team is also integrated into the U/G mine development cycle by supporting power, ventilation, dewatering, LTE and communications installations as the mines advance.
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 a Maintenance Technician – Underground Electrician to join our Underground Fixed Plant Maintenance department in Voisey's Bay, NL. This is a permanent position.
This position is based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This position is on a two week on, two week off rotation.
Reporting to the Underground Electrical Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician – Underground Electrician is responsible for repairing, troubleshooting, adjusting, overhauling, servicing, and maintaining equipment within the underground mines' facilities. Additionally, in this position, you will:
- Install new electrical infrastructure and components.
- Perform preventive checks according to preventive maintenance plans on equipment including 1000V Mobile Electric equipment, Underground LTE communications network, Electric pumps, conveyors, PLC's, 13.8KV/5KV/600V/120/208 power systems, and other fixed plant underground equipment for proper performance.
- Inspect equipment for detect faults and malfunctions.
- Set a high standard in safety and help promote safety with peers.
- Complete breakdown, corrective and minor reports.
- Assist in troubleshooting of plant electrical components.
- Inspect, examine, and test parts to recommend the extent and nature of the work to be done.
- Test and adjust repaired systems for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturer's specifications and the functional needs of the operation.
- Adjust, repair, or replace defective parts and components of the equipment systems.
- Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.
- Conduct final inspections to ensure that work detailed on work order has been completed to meet safety standards.
- Provide feedback improvement suggestions to the supervisor and planner and implement those that are within your ability.
- Improve equipment availability and efficiency through quality maintenance and failure analysis.
About You
Education:
- College diploma in Industrial Electrician.
- An Interprovincial Red Seal certification in the above trade is required.
- An Interprovincial Construction Electrician Red Seal with heavy industrial experience may be considered.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years' Journeyperson experience.
- Previous mining or heavy industrial experience is required.
- Experience in an underground environment is an asset
- Previous experience with high voltage, underground conveyors, dewatering systems, and communication systems would be an asset.
Skills:
- Ability to work within an underground mine setting, which could include conditions such as: various temperature fluctuation, wet, damp, cramped, and dark work areas.
- Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of fixed plant equipment.
- Innovation and ability to use initiative.
- Flexibility regarding work activities and type of work requirements.
- The ability to work in a multi-discipline, multi-tasking, team environment.
What We Offer You
- Competitive salary and on-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)
- 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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Apply by: Sunday, March 17th, 2024
#ValeBaseMetals
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Job Title: Maintenance Technician - Millwright
Want to work in a state-of-the-art mining facility?
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 Surface Fixed Plant Maintenance team consists of Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation Journeypersons and Apprentice trades, Engineers, and Planners. The department is responsible for providing both preventative and corrective maintenance across the Voisey's Bay Mine Site in the areas of the Concentrator, Paste Plant, and Paste Plant Booster Station. The Surface Fixed Plant Maintenance team maintains a variety of equipment including but not limited to crushers, conveyors, SAG/Ball Mills, various styles of pumps, 4160V/600V power distribution equipment, Larox Filters, disc filters, vacuum pumps, paste pumps, pneumatically actuated valves, etc.
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 a Maintenance Technician – Millwright to join our Surface Fixed Plant Maintenance department in Voisey's Bay, NL. This is a permanent position.
This position is based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This position is on a two week on, two week off rotation.
Reporting to the Mechanical Surface Fixed Plant Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician - Millwright is responsible for repairing, troubleshooting, adjusting, overhauling, servicing, and maintaining equipment within the concentrator facilities. Additionally, in this position, you will:
- Perform preventive checks according to preventive maintenance plans on equipment including mills, crushers, pumps, conveyors, diesel motors, and other fixed plant equipment for proper performance and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions.
- Complete breakdown, corrective, and minor reports.
- Inspect, examine, and test parts in order to recommend the extent and nature of the work to be done.
- Test and adjust repaired systems for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturer's specifications and the functional needs of the operation.
- Adjust, repair, or replace defective parts and components of the equipment systems.
- Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.
- Conduct final inspections to ensure that work detailed on work order has been completed to meet safety standards.
- Provide feedback improvement suggestions to the supervisor and planner and implement those that are within your ability.
- Improve equipment availability and efficiency through quality maintenance and failure analysis.
- Provide feedback improvement suggestions to the supervisor and planner and implement those that are within your ability.
- Improve equipment availability and efficiency through quality maintenance and failure analysis.
About You
Education:
- College diploma in Millwright.
- Red Seal certification in the above trade is required.
- Welding and/or Pipefitting experience would be considered an asset.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years Journeyperson experience.
- Previous mining experience is required.
- Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of fixed equipment.
- Previous experience in conveyor belt splicing would be considered an asset.
Skills:
- Innovation and ability to use initiative.
- Flexibility regarding work activities and type of work requirements.
- The ability to work in a multi-discipline, multi-tasking, team environment.
What We Offer You
- Competitive salary and on-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)
- 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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Apply by: Sunday, March 17th, 2024
#ValeBaseMetals
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Job Title: Maintenance Apprentice – Truck & Transport Mechanic
Join Vale today. Continuously learn throughout your career.
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 Mine Maintenance department is responsible for the maintenance on all mobile equipment at the Voisey's Bay Mine Site. The department attends to a variety of surface and underground equipment including but not limited to Dozers, Excavators, Haul Trucks, Drills, Loaders, Jumbos, Bolters, LHD's, etc. Additionally, the department is responsible for supporting the entire light vehicle fleet including Pick-Up Trucks, Semis, Forklifts, and other equipment. The Mine Maintenance department is comprised of highly skilled Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians, Automotive Technicians, Truck and Transport Technicians, Welders, and Engineers.
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 a Maintenance Apprentice – Truck & Transport Mechanic to join our Surface Mobile Maintenance department in Voisey's Bay, NL. This is a permanent position.
This position is based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This position is on a two week on, two week off rotation.
Reporting to the Mine Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Apprentice – Truck & Transport Mechanic is responsible for the preventative maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of medium and other light vehicles on site. The Maintenance Apprentice – Truck & Transport Mechanic is also responsible for maintaining equipment safely and effectively to meet performance requirements and the needs of the organization. The Maintenance Apprentice – Truck & Transport Mechanic will work out of the Light Vehicle Shop with a diverse team of various tradespeople. Additionally, in this position, you will:
- Service, inspect, and repair various makes and models of diesel-powered medium and light-duty equipment, as well as small gasoline powered recreational and utility vehicles.
- Ensure safe operating conditions of the medium and light vehicle fleet.
- Diagnose and repair driveline, fuel, exhaust, cooling, electrical, or any other medium or light vehicle issues.
- Use various types of diagnostic equipment including OEM and aftermarket systems.
- Provide part requirements and labour estimates to plan future repairs.
- Complete other job-related documentation and paperwork as required.
- Work with a focus on continuous improvement and achieving departmental performance objectives.
About You
Education:
- College diploma in Truck and Transport Mechanic.
- Must qualify or be registered as an apprentice in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Experience:
- Minimum of 1 years' experience in a mining or heavy industrial environment.
Skills:
- Strong ability to work cooperatively within a team environment.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and to follow instructions.
- Strong focus on safety, health, and the environment.
- Flexibility, self-motivation, and a positive attitude.
What We Offer You
- Competitive salary and on-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)
- 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
- 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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Apply by: Thursday, March 14th, 2024
#ValeBaseMetals
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Vale Canada
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Job Title: Contracts Assistant
Join Vale today. Continuously learn throughout your career.
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.
As part of the North Atlantic Financial Performance and Analysis team you would be specifically supporting the Newfoundland and Labrador operations in their cost processes.
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 a Contracts Assistant to join our FP&A team supporting our Voisey's Bay operations. This permanent position will be on a Monday to Friday schedule working primarily from the St. John's office.
The Contracts Assistant (CA) will provide support to the Voisey's Bay Mine Site following the corporate guidelines, procedures, Vale values and policies. Reporting to the VNL Finance Manager the CA will be responsible for managing the invoicing and accrual process and provide support to contract owners within the operations. The CA will strive to work safely at all times and immediately highlight unsafe work conditions to your team. In this position, you will:
Manage and control the invoice process from invoice receipt to entry of final Service Entry Sheet. Including maintaining an invoice log, tracking of invoice processing KPI's, coordination with contract coordinators throughout the invoice review process, communication with vendors etc.
Manage and control the accrual process including managing the accrual tracker and coordination with managers and superintendents to ensure costs are accrued accurately and timely.
Work with both the Business Analysts and the Contracts team to provide input into the forecasting process.
Perform other general related duties and ad hoc projects as assigned.
About You
Education:
A diploma in business or contract/procurement administration is required.
Experience:
A minimum of 3 years' experience in a relevant role is required.
Previous experience in a project environment on heavy industrial or mining projects is preferred.
Skills:
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and in particular Microsoft Word and Excel.
Must be able to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to adapt to changes and tight deadlines.
Knowledge working with SAP.
Very good written and oral communication skills.
attention to detail to ensure accuracy of reports.
Recommend, where possible, to list the knowledge and skills requirements starting with the required/must haves, followed by the preferred and indicated as such for example: "is preferred" or "is considered an asset".
What We Offer You
Competitive salary.
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).
Flexible work arrangements.
Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation, sick, top up for maternity/parental).
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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Pay Grade: G04
Apply by: Monday, March 4th, 2024
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Job Title: Underground Mine Operator 2
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 Underground Mine Operator 2's to join our Underground Mine Operations team in Voisey's Bay, NL.
This is a permanent position based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly out operation, with a two week on, two week off rotation.
Reporting to the Underground Mine Operations Supervisor, the Underground Mine Operator 2 is responsible to perform the support functions in the underground mining operation within the below areas.
The Underground Mine Operator 2 is a classification within the progression plan, in which employees will have the opportunity to develop skills and experience for advancement.
Shotcrete, Construction, Backfill
Stope prep (dump walls, ventilation, etc.).
Install, advance and maintain paste fill services.
Perform fill placement.
Haulage
Operate Development Scoop in a safe and efficient manner.
Development
Operate Development Scoop & Mechanized Rock Bolter in a safe and efficient manner.
Production (Drill & Blast)
Perform Mobile Bulk Blasting.
About You
Education
Minimum Grade 10 secondary school or equivalent is required.
College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has partnered with Vale Newfoundland and Labrador to create an alternate pathway for those interested in pursuing a career in the mining industry. Applicants who do not meet the minimum education requirements outlined above may complete a Test of Workplace Essential Skills (TOWES). Please visit https://www.cna.nl.ca for more information on the assessment preparation and offerings.
To be considered for employment, applicants must successfully complete the TOWES assessment prior to submitting their application. The Individual Score Report must be submitted with the application to be considered.
Experience
6+ years' experience working in an underground mining operation using mechanized equipment.
Demonstrate a concern for Safety, Health and Environment.
Knowledge of safe work practices and standard operating procedures.
Ability to recognize hazards within an industrial workplace and understands role in assessing/managing risk.
Strong ability to work cooperatively within a team environment.
Demonstrate initiative and follow instruction.
What We Offer
Competitive Salary and Site Premiums.
Opportunity to earn an annual Employee Bonus and Underground Mines Incentive.
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.
Personal Protective Equipment provided upon hire, safety boot allowance, & 100% reimbursement for prescription safety glasses.
Employee Family Assistance Program.
Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth.
Exposure to advanced mining technology and state of the art mechanized underground equipment.
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 Vale 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 essential 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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Deadline to Apply
Sunday March 17th, 2024.
#ValeBaseMetals
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Job Title: Maintenance Technician - Millwright
Want to work in a state-of-the-art mining facility?
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 Surface Fixed Plant Maintenance team consists of Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation Journeypersons and Apprentice trades, Engineers, and Planners. The department is responsible for providing both preventative and corrective maintenance across the Voisey's Bay Mine Site in the areas of the Concentrator, Paste Plant, and Paste Plant Booster Station. The Surface Fixed Plant Maintenance team maintains a variety of equipment including but not limited to crushers, conveyors, SAG/Ball Mills, various styles of pumps, 4160V/600V power distribution equipment, Larox Filters, disc filters, vacuum pumps, paste pumps, pneumatically actuated valves, etc.
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 a Maintenance Technician – Millwright to join our Surface Fixed Plant Maintenance department in Voisey's Bay, NL. This is a permanent position.
This position is based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This position is on a two week on, two week off rotation.
Reporting to the Mechanical Surface Fixed Plant Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician - Millwright is responsible for repairing, troubleshooting, adjusting, overhauling, servicing, and maintaining equipment within the concentrator facilities. Additionally, in this position, you will:
- Perform preventive checks according to preventive maintenance plans on equipment including mills, crushers, pumps, conveyors, diesel motors, and other fixed plant equipment for proper performance and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions.
- Complete breakdown, corrective, and minor reports.
- Inspect, examine, and test parts in order to recommend the extent and nature of the work to be done.
- Test and adjust repaired systems for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturer's specifications and the functional needs of the operation.
- Adjust, repair, or replace defective parts and components of the equipment systems.
- Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.
- Conduct final inspections to ensure that work detailed on work order has been completed to meet safety standards.
- Provide feedback improvement suggestions to the supervisor and planner and implement those that are within your ability.
- Improve equipment availability and efficiency through quality maintenance and failure analysis.
- Provide feedback improvement suggestions to the supervisor and planner and implement those that are within your ability.
- Improve equipment availability and efficiency through quality maintenance and failure analysis.
About You
Education:
- College diploma in Millwright.
- Red Seal certification in the above trade is required.
- Welding and/or Pipefitting experience would be considered an asset.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years Journeyperson experience.
- Previous mining experience is required.
- Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of fixed equipment.
- Previous experience in conveyor belt splicing would be considered an asset.
Skills:
- Innovation and ability to use initiative.
- Flexibility regarding work activities and type of work requirements.
- The ability to work in a multi-discipline, multi-tasking, team environment.
What We Offer You
- Competitive salary and on-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)
- 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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Apply by: Sunday, March 17th, 2024
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At Hydro we work to foster positive work-life balance and offer remote or hybrid working arrangements for some positions based on the nature of work being performed and an assessment of other relevant factors.
Opportunities, Growth, Job Satisfaction...Join the Hydro Team.
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is focused on delivering safe, reliable service to power our customers. We are a company of people who work hard behind the scenes for our customers, the people and businesses of this province. We pride ourselves on being strong and steady, tried and true; while innovating in our approaches to our business. We value our employees, we take care of each other, we recognize excellence, we respect individuality and we work hard to create an inclusive and welcoming workplace. People who work at Hydro feel like they're part of a community and we give back to the communities where we live and work to make them stronger. We're looking for passionate and performance focused people - people who want to make a difference for our customers and who share our values.
Power System Operator Apprentice
Competition: NLH-NR-24-016
Status: Term
Location: Muskrat FallsThis two-year apprenticeship program will prepare you for Journeyperson Certification as a Power System Operator (PSO). Upon completion, you will be qualified as a Hydro Plant Operator. As a Power System Operator Apprentice, we will prepare you to operate our Hydro Generating Plant in Muskrat Falls.
Requirements:
You have graduated high school and have successfully completed a three-year Electrical or Electronics Technology Program from a recognized post-secondary institute or you have a Journeyperson Certificate as an Industrial or Construction Electrician. This will prepare you to obtain your journeyperson (provincial) as a Power System Operator. Other combinations of education and experience will also be considered.
You have thorough knowledge of all regulations and safety rules and possess and maintain an appropriate valid driver's license. You will be responsible for personal safety and that of co-workers by observing and promoting the company's Safety and Health Program. You will also be responsible for performing work in an environmentally responsible manner.
You are responsive to feedback, welcome diversity and enjoy working with a dynamic team. Additionally, you are able to effectively communicate and work in a dynamic environment.
Applications will only be considered if it contains the following:
- Detailed resume.
- A copy of your transcript and certificate from your training institution.
- A copy of your Interprovincial Journeyperson certificate, if applicable.
Closing date: February 29, 2024
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro manages our province's electricity system. We are a company of people who work hard behind the scenes because we know our customers are counting on us. Through our generation, transmission and distribution operations, we're committed to meeting the needs of our customers and providing residents, businesses and communities across the province with safe, reliable power. For more information, visit www.nlhydro.com.
Our company values diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from diverse candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.
Submit your application online. Please quote the competition number with your application. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
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Job Title: Mine Planner
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 a Mine Planner to join our Mines Technical Services department in St. John's, NL. This is a permanent position.
This position will be based in the St. John's office working a Monday to Friday schedule, with travel to the Voisey's Bay Mine Site as required.
Reporting to the Divisional Supervisor, the Mine Planner is to provide mine engineering services as required for the mine department in a cost effective and timely manner. The Mine Planner has accountability for providing high quality mining engineering services to the operating mine in support of safe, optimized and sustainable ore extraction.
Additionally, in this position, you will:
- Design underground stopes using the Deswik mine design software.
- Produce and issue packages for all stoping activities including ITH drilling, blasting and backfilling.
- Create development designs for level development, ramp development, and raise development required to safely excavate the ore.
- Collect, document, and assess engineering data within the mine, specifically responsible for the short term mine planning.
- Develop the plan that will be followed to mine the deposit. Using the orebody model of the deposit created by the Geology team, the Mine Planner designs the underground mine, decides what methods and equipment will be used for accessing and extracting ore and waste material and provide a schedule for the removal of this material.
- Ensure safety is first and foremost in all aspects of planning by using applicable standards and guidelines.
- Provide input for cost development and life of mine scheduling.
- Communicate the mine plan to the mine operations group, providing technical assistance as required.
About You
Education:
- An undergraduate degree in Mining Engineering or Diploma in Mining Technology.
- Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Mining Engineer-in-Training (EIT) applications are also welcome.
Experience:
- A minimum of 3-4 years' experience in an underground mining with a preferred focus on mine production planning and mine engineering.
Skills:
- Technical knowledge in planning, surveying, backfill, blasting, ventilation, incentives, rock mechanics.
- Knowledgeable with applicable safety and mining regulations and procedures.
- Expert in various computer applications, specifically Deswik, Datamine, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
- Experience with budgeting and cost forecasting.
- Experience in underground mine operations and mine design.
What We Offer You
- Competitive salary and on-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)
- 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 ProgramWork 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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Pay Grade: F6T
Apply by: Thursday, February 29th, 2024
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Job Title: Maintenance Engineer
Join Vale today. Continuously learn throughout your career.
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 Mine Maintenance department is responsible for the maintenance on all mobile equipment at the Voisey's Bay Mine Site. The department attends to a variety of surface and underground equipment including but not limited to Dozers, Excavators, Haul Trucks, Drills, Loaders, Jumbos, Bolters, LHD's, etc. Additionally, the department is responsible for supporting the entire light vehicle fleet including Pick-Up Trucks, Semis, Forklifts, and other equipment. The Mine Maintenance department is comprised of highly skilled Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians, Automotive Technicians, Truck and Transport Technicians, Welders, and Engineers.
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 a Maintenance Engineer to join our Mobile Maintenance department in Voisey's Bay, NL. This is a permanent position.
This position is based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This position is on two weeks on,two weeks off rotation.
Reporting to the Mine Maintenance Superintendent, the Maintenance Engineer will provide expertise in the Mobile Maintenance department encompassing all mobile equipment. They will act as a leader in improving the overall equipment performance and reducing costs through establishment and implementation of proactive and reactive maintenance programs. They will, lead the development of maintenance team skills in improvement related activities, continuously monitor and analyze equipment performance, and facilitate improvement projects based on this data. Additionally, in this position, you will:
- Increase equipment availability and efficiency.
- Identify and capture opportunities for improvement in equipment maintainability and reliability.
- Keep current with latest equipment, technologies, and maintenance methods.
- Help manage planning for equipment and maintenance resources.
- Apply asset management and maintenance systems data.
- Provide technical support and troubleshoot equipment issues.
- Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA). Analyze historical data to improve asset use, mitigate defects, and reduce the likelihood of failures.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of equipment reliability.
- Contribute to elaborate the maintenance schedule to minimize equipment down time and optimize reliability.
- Support mobile maintenance department with his technical specification internal process development and implementation.
About You
Education:
- A bachelor's degree in engineering
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation with PEGNL; eligible or obtained
Experience:
- A minimum of 5 years working in a role of similar experience in a related field.
- Experience working in an industrial environment such as mining or construction is preferred.
- Experience with underground mobile equipment would be an asset.
- Experience with Drilling Equipment (Surface and Underground) considered strong asset.
Skills:
- In depth knowledge of heavy equipment (manufacturing, laws and regulations, technical specification, maintenance, etc.).
- Knowledge of diesel power generation would be an asset.
- Strong skills in SAP would be an asset.
- Strong knowledge of MS office products (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to make focused, quick decisions and perform under pressure.
- Exhibit solid organization skills and resourcefulness to meet deadlines.
- Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to adjust communication style for various stakeholders.
- Ability to work collaboratively and productively in a team environment.
What We Offer You
- Competitive Salary
- 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)
- Flexible work arrangements
- Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation, flex, sick, top up for maternity/parental)
- 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.
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
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 vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Job Grade: F6T
Apply by: Friday March 1st 2024
#ValeBaseMetals
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Lead, Project & Shutdown Management
Join Vale today. Continuously learn throughout your career.
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 Project Execution Team in Voisey's Bay is responsible for the safe execution of CAPEX and OPEX projects. The projects are multidisciplinary and located in various areas of the site, both surface and underground. Employing project management methods, the team is motivated to manage projects on the principles of safe delivery and commitments to cost, schedule, risk management and environmental management. The team's goal is to deliver all commitments to key stakeholders while being leaders in safety and risk management. The team's expectations are that all execution contractors also hold themselves to these principles. The project execution team recognizes that its employees are its greatest asset. Through mentorship and guidance, the team's leadership promotes career advancement, value, and equity for each of its team members.
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 a Lead, Project & Shutdown Management to join our VNL Project Execution department in Voisey's Bay, NL. This is a permanent position.
This position is based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This position is on a two week on, two week off rotation.
The Project & Shutdown Management Lead will lead projects ($10-15M annually) assigned by Project & Shutdown Superintendent including the management and co-ordination of all activities from FEL 1 studies through AFE approval, execution and handover to the Project Owner. This includes management of detailed engineering design, procurement, project controls (Safety, Scope, Schedule, Quality, Cost), systems, construction support and management services for individua. Projects. They will execute work using project management framework in a streamlined and effective manner and work in partnership with respective operations and support areas (reliability, engineering, environmental, legal, procurement etc.) to ensure efficient and safe execution of scope, schedule, budget and quality. To assist in the requisitioning of parts & services associated with the Project, as well as to create work orders, operations and manage the Schedule associated with Project and Shutdown work in SAP. This includes collaborating with relevant site schedulers to ensure work is integrated into the 7/21 schedule and major events calendar. They will also work with Site operational planning teams to create the Master Schedule for the Plant shutdowns.
Additionally, in this position you will:
- Execute approved Capital, Operating, and Period projects and shutdowns from FEL 1 through final execution including related commissioning/operational readiness. (12–24-month horizon).
- Supervise Vale employees, construction coordination and technical support personnel required to provide project support during project execution.
- Integrate work execution with Project Engineer(s) and Project Controls Coordinator(s) in line with optimized project and shutdown processes.
- Work with Site operational planning teams to create the Master Schedule for the Plant shutdowns.
Safety
- Lead PHRs, JHAs, MOCs, Lift Plans and manage the Project Risk registry as required for the safe execution of the project.
- Monitor and audit compliance to the safety controls, Project Safety Plan and other Vale Standards.
- Ensure adequate supervision is always provided when execution work is occurring.
- Enter and manage I.M.s as required to document safety incidents, conditions, and near misses through the course of the Project (i.e., Norcat Indoctrinations, ZES, etc.).
- Supervise the safe execution of field project work (executed by external or internal resources) as required.
- Develop and implement project safety strategies.
Scope
- Develop and/or coordinate the project charter and the scope of work, work design planning and the execution phase of projects as assigned (Capital, Operating and Planned Maintenance Period).
- Create work methodology for Risk Assessments (PHRs or JHAs).
- Provide construction coordination for Capital and Operating project and coordinate service contractor work.
- Create and manage Field Work Instructions and Contract Change Orders
- Coordinate and resolve contract issues with support from peers, Engineering, Contract Management Office, Safety Supervisors and Procurement.
- Manage contractor Lenel and gate access process for all contracts.
- Manage and monitor contractor work approvals, site access, quality, efficiency, qualifications, and safety.
- Create operations, identifying resources and durations as required to adequately manage the project in SAP.
- Confirm time on operations as they are executed in order to monitor progress and supervise project work (executed by external or internal resources) as required.
Schedule
- Manage schedule adherence, slippage, and mitigation actions.
- Routinely forecast adherence to schedule, critical path, slippage, and actions being taken to meet milestones and final completion date.
- Provide detailed Work Designs (task, JHA's, materials) to adequately plan and schedule the work in SAP.
- Lead the development of Shutdown Schedules incorporating all work to be performed during a shutdown, coordinating all site activities.
Quality
- Ensure adequate contractor audits for quality, qualifications, compliance, invoice auditing.
- Perform regular field visits to ensure compliance to commissioning, quality, and operational readiness processes.
- Perform field visits as required to confirm adherence to project schedules and progress payments.
- TECO orders at project completion once final confirmations, requisitions, reservations are complete.
Cost
- Supply required information, co-ordinate and monitor funding request packages (AFE/APC/PCR) and follow asset capitalization process.
- Manage, monitor, and report on project/shutdown cost, cash forecasting and Variance.
- Review and approve Requisitions for services and Service Entry Sheets related to projects.
- Audit invoices and confirm adherence to contract requirements.
- Liaise with Service Procurement Group while managing requisitions and performing technical and commercial evaluations.
- Liaise with Contract Management Office during continuous service contract scope development.
- Provide updates to Project Controls Coordinator and Superintendent on additional tasks required (Field Work Instructions-FWI) and Contract Change Orders (CCO).
- Ensure project and contract cost estimates are properly calibrated against other projects and contracts, verify that the planned costs in SAP are aligned with estimated project cost.
About You
Education:
- Degree in Engineering or Technical diploma with Professional Technologist Designation.
- P. Eng designation is preferred but not required.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) is an asset.
Experience & Skills:
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in project management related role. Experience in a mining environment preferred.
- Work experience in Tailings and Dams Management preferred.
- Knowledge and understanding of VPS Technical, project management principles and strategies and strong project management skills is preferred.
What We Offer You
- Competitive salary and on-site premiums.
- Opportunity to earn an annual Employee Bonu