Job Description

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Mobile Maintenance Supervisor

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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. Our operations in Thompson, with two operating mines and concentrator plant, is 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.

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.

Our Team:

The Mobile Maintenance Supervisor is integral for employee safety and Vale\xe2\x80\x99s long term operating strategy. Members of this team will work at the T3 Mine to ensure the mobile fleet is effectively contributing to the production profile. Team members are also involved in the development of long-term and short-term maintenance initiatives, practices and procedures.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Mobile Maintenance Supervisor, Heavy Duty TQ to join our Maintenance team in Thompson, MB. This is a permanent position. Relocation to Thompson is required.

Do you value safety and risk management and make it a priority just as we do? Are you motivated to work collaboratively in a team environment?

Requirements & Accountabilities:

• Hold crew accountable for area safety behavior, housekeeping, teamwork and professionalism.
• Supervise and coordinate the \xe2\x80\x9cmaintenance work\xe2\x80\x9d components of the Asset Management Framework.
• Ensure planned work orders are closed with completion codes and comments for future analysis.
• Carry out tasks while on shift to assist in achieving the overall area targets for your area of accountability.
• Work within budget, guidelines and standards and execute safety and maintenance plans as established.
• Work with the crew to develop an interactive workplace environment.
• Work collaterally and cross functionally, with colleagues, engineering, production and services teams to achieve the objectives of the Maintenance Department.
• Participate in planning and scheduling management routines.
• Lead a unionized workforce, identify necessary training for employees to meet the requirements of the area.
• Improve reliability, maintenance and processing methods to reduce cost an avoid loss of production because of equipment malfunction or failure time.
• Lead a unionized workforce and manage a crew according to our Vale policies and procedures, and respective collective agreement.
• Required to work surface and underground locations.
• Manage the daily backlog and review the work order status daily.
• Track upcoming work , and plan/schedule newly approved, urgent or emergency work.
• Identify and raise all critical issues that threaten the successful planning/scheduling of work orders for completion.
• Raise to appropriate authority if planning/scheduling tasks by the required end date results in a requirement for additional downtime and or resources.
• Manage and adjust resources capacities within SAP to reflect actual resource availability.

About You

Education:

• Interprovincial Red Seal certification as a Heavy Duty Mechanic is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a maintenance leadership role is preferred.

Skills:

• Experience using SAP.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft office products.
• Ability to adapt to changing business processes, technologies and environments.
• Empower and lead the team to meet safety, production and cost targets while caring for the environment.
• Report on critical metrics, trend analysis and drive continuous process improvements.
• Commitment to open and transparent dialogue. You must be able to share ideas and messages in a clear way, focusing on the solution, without fear of addressing sensitive issues.
• Value collaboration and systemic thinking. You must value working together to maximize our ability to make things happen.
• Follow Vale\xe2\x80\x99s safety policies, programs and legislative standards.

How can Vale grow your career?

The Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor position will allow the right candidate to grow their career in our mining and exploration activities in Canada. 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.

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: 17V

Apply by: Friday, May 26, 2023

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