Job Description

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Want to work in a state-of-the-art mining facility?

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.

Our Sudbury Operations have been in existence for more than 100 years. With five mines, a mill, a smelter, a refinery and nearly 4,000 employees it is also one of the largest integrated mining complexes in the world. Sudbury is also home to several administrative sites serving both the Ontario Operations as well as all our North Atlantic Operations.

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.

Our Team:

The Copper Cliff Mine Complex Team is integral to the success of the operation in becoming a safe, predictable, and reliable producer. The role will oversee Operations activities and will work closely with other Process Superintendents to ensure that the Operations activities are on track with Copper Cliff Mine Complex.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an Operations Superintendent Process II to join our Copper Cliff Mine Complex in Sudbury, Ontario. This is a permanent position.

Reporting to the Mine Manager, the Operations Superintendent\'s primary purpose is to implement, manage and coordinate continuous improvement, corporate and strategic projects. You will be a key member of the team, who will be fully integrated with the operating and maintenance superintendents. The position will allow opportunities to strategically improve the safe and efficient production at Copper Cliff Mine Complex.

In this position you will:

• Audit and analyze systems within the area(s) of accountability to achieve the following outputs:

• Zero harm to employees, the business, the environment, and the community,
• Provide the required direction and change management skills to develop and implement the required tactical and strategic projects to attain the required
• All projects must focus on improving business systems and processes and aligning best practices to improve safety, quality, production, and cost performance in the short and long term. Ensuring all activities follow VPS (Vale Production System).
• Audit and analyze KPIs and trends in safety, maintenance, cost, quality, and schedule compliance.
• Develop and implement actions to address common cause variances or continuous improvement opportunities, with a focus on optimal resource allocation while meeting the quantity and quality output requirements of the crews.
• Be a key driver in change management, working with crews, supervisors, and superintendents to implement projects and reinforce the correct processes and projects and champion Vale values
• Provide performance feedback to team members, coach, and counsel employees on the standards of behaviour, and take corrective action as required.
• Contribute to the implementation of new systems/processes and provide guidance, auditing, mentoring and analysis support to the management team.
• Work with the HSE Committee to develop actions to improve safety, health and environmental performance and verify compliance with established Service Level Agreements (SLA) and required standards.

About You

Education:

• Strong knowledge and experience in underground mine operations.
• Mine Technologist or Mine Engineering Degree

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience and 10 years of mining experience

Skills:

• Must have strong organization and time leadership skills.
• Advanced knowledge of SAP functionality.
• High initiative and can self-direct to accomplish goals with minimum supervision.
• Robust oral and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Strong drive for results.
• High level of confidence speaking to crews and supervisors.

How can Vale grow your career?

In addition to the responsibilities and career opportunities this role will provide, Vale Canada offers a series of benefits including:

• 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
• Grow your career in a large and global company, and mining industry leader
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Online training and career development opportunities

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 Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Pay Grade: 15V

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