Job Description

:Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is growing?Who We AreWe are a global mining company dedicated to safely delivering nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals essential for the world\xe2\x80\x99s energy transition.Our mission is to improve lives and shape a better future together.From utensils to cellphones to satellites, our operations simplify daily life and enhance connectivity. Our metals are integral to life-saving medical equipment and the electric vehicles driving the fight against climate change \xe2\x80\x93 our work truly matters.Join our diverse team of 15,000 talented individuals committed to transforming critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development in countries like Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. We invite you to use your skills with us and contribute to something meaningful and enduring.The OpportunityWe are currently seeking a Maintenance Engineering Superintendent to join our Maintenance team in Long Harbour.This is a permanent on-site position, working a 4x10 (Monday-Thursday) schedule.As a Maintenance Engineering Superintendent, you will be responsible for the maintenance engineering for the Long Harbour site while leading a team of Engineers, EIT\xe2\x80\x99s, including mechanical, electrical and other disciplines.Additionally, in this position you will:

• Lead and ensure Safe Production behaviors are exhibited by team members while reducing risk to ALARA. Coaching and mentoring engineering team through practical visible leadership and personal safety behaviors. Be courageous in taking corrective action when necessary to address noncompliance issues.
• Conduct analysis and manage actions to aim to reduce operational cost and downtime. Monitor KPIs to engage team in improvement initiatives and effectiveness of a structured maintenance organization.
• Lead/promote the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives and adapt the team to VPS (Vale Production System).
• Oversee improvement projects assigned by Long Harbour projects steering committee, monitoring and controlling the progress and performance of the project against the budget, and timeline.
• Oversee the maintenance engineering team to support the front-line supervision in troubleshooting equipment issues and minimize downtime (improve maintainability) and reduce eventual losses in production.
• Oversee the implementation of lubrication and condition monitoring teams and programs.
• Oversee the QA/QC and Inspection team to ensure the monitoring of mechanical integrity of assets, providing support and resources to execute the inspections under the standards, and local jurisdictional requirements.

About YouEducation:

• Undergraduate Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation is considered an asset.
• CMRP certification is preferred.
• PMP certification is preferred.

Experience:

• 11+ years of experience in maintenance and/or engineering roles in the metals, mining or oil & gas industry.

Skills:

• Proven leadership capabilities.
• Demonstrated mentoring and coaching skills.
• Excellent communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of the Safe Production model of risk and hazard management.
• Ability to solve problems and apply creative solutions to keep equipment and property in proper condition.

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
• Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
• Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
• Leave for all of life\xe2\x80\x99s reasons (vacation, flex, sick, parental)
• Flexible work arrangements
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Virtual Healthcare online
• Online training and career development opportunities
• A Bus Service departing from the St. John\xe2\x80\x99s vicinity

Why Newfoundland and LabradorNewfoundland and Labrador, Canada\'s easternmost province, is known for its rugged coastline, rich cultural heritage, and significant natural resources. The province\'s economy is bolstered by a robust mining sector, where our operations play a crucial role. At Long Harbour, we operate a state-of-the-art processing plant, which refines nickel concentrate from the Voisey\'s Bay mine into finished nickel, copper, and cobalt products. This plant is a cornerstone of our commitment to value-added processing in Canada. Meanwhile, the Voisey\'s Bay mine, located in Labrador, is one of the world\'s most substantial nickel deposits. It provides high-quality nickel, copper, and cobalt, essential for the 21st century economy.Include to TransformAt Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. Vale encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome \xe2\x80\x93 they are critical to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration that makes us different.Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.Pay Grade: 15VApply by: Monday, September 2nd, 2024#ValeBaseMetals

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