Job Description

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Who We Are:

Welcome to Vale in Canada. As a leader in the mining industry, our responsibility is to positively impact our people, communities and the environment. 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 produce nickel, copper, cobalt, platinum group metals, gold and silver 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, dating back to 1956 when we discovered the Thompson Nickel belt. Our operations in Thompson are in the heart of the Northern Boreal Region \xe2\x80\x94 the Hub of Northern Manitoba

Our Team:

The Thompson Mines Technical Services (MTS) Team is integral to the success of the operations in being a safe and reliable producer. We aim to design and plan safe, sustainable ore extraction through technical excellence in the areas of geology, mine planning, ventilation, backfill, ground control, drill/blast and survey control.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Mining Engineer to join our Thompson, Manitoba operations. This is a permanent position.

Reporting directly to the Divisional Midrange Supervisor, the mining engineer will complete Mid-Range mining scenarios in the 3 to 24 month planning window. This includes providing plans and designs to support the mining team and the 24 month rolling schedule, as well as the annual life of mine plan submission.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Provide technical services as required/requested by the MTS team to support Manitoba mining operations.
• Technical output will align with Home Safe and Vale Production System (VPS) principles and will meet quality and timeliness expectations.
• Sound working knowledge of plant workflows.
• Able to perform more complex professional or technical work at an advanced level in areas such as preparation of mining proposals, mine development, drilling, blast design, sandfilling, and cost evaluations.
• Provides 3 to 24 month mining production plans/designs to support site strategic commitments.
• Provides 20 scale development layouts, as required.
• Completes management of change (MOC) as required for changes to mine design.
• Site(s) Focal point for KPD (Key Performance Driver) information requests.
• Support Base Metals Planning and Engineering 2nd Layer Technical Assurance (risk management groups), as required.
• Update and maintain prints and digital drawings to reflect current mining activity status.
• Be available to participate and provide material for both planned and unplanned production and safety meetings.
• Track and update infrastructure implementation (materials handling, services upgrade, equipment implementation, etc.).
• Provide technical support for site safety and/or efficiency initiatives.
• Effectively interacts with colleagues & operations personnel at the site to optimize communications and efficiency.
• Perform site visits as required.

About You

Education:

• University degree in Mining Engineering
• BSc in Mining Engineering Preferred
• P. Eng license or ability to apply for one in Manitoba required.

Experience:

• A minimum of 4 to 8 years of related experience.

Skills:

• Project management skills with knowledge of mine construction costs, methods and durations.
• Have a thorough understanding of business impacts (financial/value) within the plant and awareness of interfaces external to the plant (production, inventories, cost, capex, purchase feed) \xc2\xb7
• Application of appropriate tools for business case evaluations (ex. mines OEM).
• Able to work with, understand, and incorporate into the design, the expertise brought to the project such as, various Engineering Disciplines, Financial Analysis, and the understanding of the complete mine infrastructure and operation and its relation to the planning being done.
• Participate and be a member in the capital risk ranking process at the plant level.
• Ability to screen business cases (ex. Engineering requests, upgrades, mobile equipment).
• Able to develop sound business cases for change management to advance continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong computer skills, proficient in current mine planning and design software.

How can Vale grow your career?

The Mining Engineer will be a part of the Thompson Mines Technical Services (MTS) Team. The MTS team is integral to the success of the operations in being a safe and reliable producer. We aim to design and plan safe, sustainable ore extraction through technical excellence in the areas of geology, mine planning, ventilation, backfill, ground control, drill/blast and survey control. 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 at our Thompson Operations
• Participation in our Employee Family Assistance Program
• Opportunities to advise and oversee the design, budget and construction of new mines and expansions

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.

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Apply by: June 30, 2023

Pay Grade: F6T

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