Job Description

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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.

The Port Colborne Refinery was commissioned over 100 years ago near the shores of beautiful Lake Erie on the Niagara Peninsula. Raw materials from Vale's Sudbury Operations are shipped to Port Colborne for processing through the three plants - Cobalt Refinery, Precious Metals Refinery and Nickel Packaging and Distribution Centre. Products include, electro-cobalt, precious metals concentrate, gold sand, and finished nickel products. Finished products are shipped from Port Colborne to destinations around the world.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking Process Operators to join our Port Colborne Refinery in Port Colborne, Ontario. This is a permanent position.

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Process Operator will be a vital part of the Port Colborne Refinery and its operation. A Process Operator may be assigned at one of three distinct operating plants on the site. This position operates and monitors process conditions to meet product quality specifications and will work with machinery and equipment as part of a larger operation that processes and packages cobalt, precious metals, and nickel. The successful candidate must have the necessary skills to safely perform process operations and participate productively in a team environment.

About You

• The ideal candidate will possess, a college/technologist diploma or certification in Chemistry or Mechanical however, experienced candidates having some post-secondary attendance, especially in a technical discipline may be considered.

• The ideal candidate will:

• possess experience as a process operator in an industrial setting.
• have experience working in a chemical plant environment.
• have experience with the safe handling of hazardous materials.
• have experience working with packaging equipment, forklifts, inventory, ISO programs, shipping and logistics would be an asset.

Requirements & Accountabilities:

• Operate and maintain plant equipment safely and efficiently.
• Participate fully in the Vale Production System (VPS).
• Safe handling of hazardous materials.
• Follow Company health, safety and environment policies and procedures and any applicable legislation and regulations.
• Respond to emergency situations as required.
• Report deviations from established procedures and provide required documentation of work performed.
• The role will entail shift work and weekends.

What we offer you

The Process Operator position will allow the right candidate to shape our refinery operations. Additionally, Vale Canada offers a series of benefits including:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Participation in our Employee Family Assistance Program
• Online leadership training 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 Vale 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 - 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 its 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.

Apply

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their application online at or by clicking Apply below.

We appreciate your interest in being a part of the team though only those applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted.

Comments:

• Please provide detailed employment history and detailed description of previous experience.
• If you have completed government training modules, please attach a copy of your official Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) transcript, when you apply.