Job Description

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Want to work with leading technology?

Who We Are:

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

Vale is a global leader in the production of iron ore and one of the largest producers of nickel. Active in Canada for over 100 years, Vale employs nearly 6,000 people across our corporate office in Toronto and sites in Manitoba, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador. Applying the latest technologies to sustainably mine critical minerals that power electric vehicles, create renewable energy solutions and help develop life-saving medical equipment is at the heart of what we do.

With our global headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and approximately 125,000 employees in over 30 countries, Vale is constantly growing and changing. We invite you to be part of our evolution.

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

Our Team

The Vale Central Engineering group has North Atlantic accountabilities to deliver engineering services for the various Vale mines and plants in the North Atlantic region. The team in Thompson focuses on engineering for our operations located in Thompson, Manitoba.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an Electrical Designer to join our Vale Thompson, Manitoba Central Engineering Team. This is a permanent staff position based in Thompson, Manitoba.

As the Electrical Designer, you will provide drafting and design services for Vale\xe2\x80\x99s Manitoba Operations. The role holder will frequently interact with plant/mine personnel and central engineering team members to produce effective, innovative and safe engineering designs. The role holder reports directly to the Superintendent of Electrical Engineering.

In this position, working under the direct supervision of a professional engineer, you will:

• Demonstrate obsession with safety and risk management. Meet the requirements of all Vale safety practices, procedures and activities.
• Ensure designs meet the requirements of applicable codes, regulations and Vale standards.
• Effectively coordinate assigned engineering work with the operations and maintenance teams at the plants and mines.
• Function as the team leader/member of single discipline and multi-discipline engineering projects.
• Effectively schedule, prioritize and manage tasks to meet commitments made with customer plants.
• Ensure designs produced have been assessed with regards to risk to personnel, equipment and environment.
• Perform basic design calculations to enable preparation of designs/drawings.
• Prepare equipment specifications and participate in equipment selection.
• Prepare engineering drawings conforming to Vale CADD procedures and practices.
• Conduct field investigations in the surface operating plants and underground mines.
• Develop scopes of work, cost estimates and technical feasibility reports.
• Support the development and maintenance of Vale engineering standards.

About You

Education:

• Post-secondary diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field of study is preferred.
• Eligibility to register as an Electrical Engineering Technologist with the Certified Technicians and Technologists Association of Manitoba (CTTAM) is preferred.

Experience:

• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role.

Skills:

• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Proficiency in working with engineering design software (CAD).
• Experience working with the Canadian Electrical Code. Familiarity with CSA Standard M421, Use of Electricity in Mines, is preferred.
• Experience working with PLC and HMI systems is preferred.
• Experience with motor controls including soft starters and VFDs is preferred.
• Knowledge of electric machines such as transformers and motors is preferred.
• Experience designing power distribution and utilization systems up to 13.8 KV is preferred.
• Excellent oral, written, presentation and communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and teamworking skills. Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment.

How can Vale grow your career?

The Electrical Designer is a critical technical position that will allow the right candidate to provide direct input into the safe operation of the Vale Manitoba Operations. You will be a part of a larger group of technical professionals across the North Atlantic Operations. Additionally, Vale Canada offers a series of benefits including:

• Competitive salary
• Attractive pension and benefits (company paid core coverage, flex health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
• Leave for all of life\xe2\x80\x99s reasons (vacation, flex, sick, top up for maternity/parental)
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion and career growth
• Online training and career development opportunities
• Opportunities to grow your career in a large global company, and mining industry leader
• On site Gym Facilities
• Participation in our Employee Family Assistance Program

Why Thompson

Thompson is known as the "Hub of the North.\xe2\x80\x9d The town was developed in the 1950s around our mine and is now a thriving community. Our home boasts a close-knit and involved community with a vibrant arts and music scene and is known for its hospitality and welcoming nature.

Thompsonites, as we call ourselves, are always ready to welcome new people to town and excited to share its gems with them. Above all, the main draw to Thompson is its unspoiled wilderness filled with waterfalls and wildlife, making it the perfect place for the adventurous soul.

From the Northern Lights to ice fishing, skating, skiing, hockey, sledding, hunting and every winter sport you can imagine, if you love the outdoors, Thompson is the perfect place for you and your family.

Difference Makes All the Difference

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 \xe2\x80\x93 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.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Manitobans Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Grade: H03

Apply by: May 26, 2023

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