Job Description

:Job Title: Mining Engineering StudentReady to lead with your engineering skills?Who We AreWelcome 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 TeamOur Newfoundland and Labrador Operations are an integrated mining, milling, and processing operation. Nickel concentrate from the fly-in, fly-out Voisey\xe2\x80\x99s 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 Mines Technical Services (MTS) team is integral to the success of the Voisey\xe2\x80\x99s Bay operation to ensure we continue to be a safe, predictable, and reliable producer. The various disciplines within our team collaborate to ensure we provide reliable, quality data to support mine design, planning, and production.The OpportunityVale 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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 Mining Engineering Student to join our Mining Technical Service Department in St. John\xe2\x80\x99s, NL. This is a 4-month fixed term position. This position will be supporting Voisey\xe2\x80\x99s Bay Operations on a Monday \xe2\x80\x93 Friday schedule working out of the St. John\xe2\x80\x99s office.As a Mining Engineering Student, you will have the opportunity to further your development by providing day-to-day support for various projects and initiatives within the Voisey\xe2\x80\x99s Bay Mine Expansion Team. From assisting with the overall engineering designs and reviews to meet our execution schedule for the Voisey\xe2\x80\x99s Bay Mine Expansion Project to leadership development, diversity & inclusion and culture, you will have a holistic and enriching experience like no other. Additionally, in this position, you will:

• Provide technical support to the engineering team to meet engineering deliverables.
• Provide technical support to the contractors in their respective discipline and assess the quality of the work in the field.
• Execute engineering studies/assessments work through the utilization of the data-centric 3D and CAD tools.
• Provide support into detailed design to meet operational requirements.
• Provide technical support for preparation of engineering design deliverables such as drawings, specifications, and scopes of work.
• Participate in HAZOP\xe2\x80\x99s and other safety reviews.
• Plan and implement work in a manner that promotes safe working environment and ensure that adverse environmental effects are minimized.
• Assist with reviewing various forms of disciplinary project data, analyze, and then effectively communicate areas requiring focus.
• Provide guidance as it relates to their respective engineering discipline.
• Provide support for ensuring engineering standards, codes, and guidelines are implemented.

About YouEducation:

• Currently enrolled as a student in an Engineering (Co-op) Program, preferably in mining engineering.

Skills:

• Ability to relocate to the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador for the duration of the co-op term.
• Experience in an underground mining environment would be considered an asset.
• Previous experience with Deswik or other mine planning software would be considered an asset.

• Solid verbal, written and analytical communication skills.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office products\xe2\x80\x94knowledge in Excel is essential.
• Proven time management and organization skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and a proven safety record are essential.

What We Offer You

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible work arrangements
• 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 TransformAt 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 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 . 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, May 12th, 2024#ValeBaseMetals

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