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 Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Specialist Engineer, Geotechnical to join our Planning, Engineering, Technology & Development team in Sudbury, ON. This is a permanent position.

The Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for providing oversight and assurance on geomechanically modeling, risk assessments, trade-off studies, cost estimation and technical reviews across multiple projects at the FEL1 and FEL2 study phases. The Underground Geotechnical Engineer leads initiatives to optimize mine designs and implementation of improvement ideas, while considering impacts on production, capital costs and operating costs. The role holder is also responsible for developing the geotechnical data collection program to support the FEL studies while ensuring the projects are delivered within scope, cost, and schedule and that the safety and quality objectives agreed for the project are met. Additionally, in this position you will:

• Perform inspections of open pit and underground workings to assess conditions
• Complete interactive audits with geotechnical core loggers and consultants responsible for collecting geotechnical, structural and hydrogeological data
• Lead the geomechanical and geotechnical design input for the project Technical Assurance Reviews, Quantitative Risk Assessments, Engineering Assessments and Maturity Assessments and ensures follow-up actions are completed
• Lead and review the preparation of geomechanical, Lithological, Structural, Hydrogeological and Geotechnical models and integration of mine designs..
• Lead the preparation of geomechanical/Geotechnical Scopes of Work and oversee contract management and approval of contract changes related to the geotechnical, geomechanical and hydrogeological scope to ensure accurate submission of work
• Oversee consultants work to ensure project deliverables are achieved and meet governance
• Responsible to review engineering designs to ensure geotechnical risks/hazards are identified and that proposed ground support requirements are appropriate for the ground conditions
• Responsible to review and evaluate the technical work prepared by consultants. Serve as a technical specialist and perform critical review of the geotechnical design aspects of underground mining method selection, stope stability, pillar dimensions, development and infrastructure support and backfill specification
• Ensure relevant technical experts are involved in the design process. Facilitate the sharing of technical expertise across projects
• Advise on instrumentation selection and use for microseismic and ground movement monitoring related to FEL 1 and FEL2 studies
• Conduct analysis and provide recommendations pertaining to stope stability by using numerical modeling techniques and empirical design charts to predict stope performance

About You

Education

• Undergraduate degree is required
• P. Eng. designation is required
• PMP, Advanced Engineering Degree (M.Eng) in Geotechnical Engineering is preferred

Experience

• 11 to 15 years of experience in a similar subject area
• Experience in delivering FEL 1/2/3 level studies
• Significant exposure to underground rock mechanics work (consulting and or mining operation)
• Experience in the study, design, development and/or operation of underground hard rock mines

Skills

• Unwavering commitment to safety
• Proficiency in Rock Mechanics modeling software (MAP3D, Rocscience, FLAC3D)
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Ability to present detailed and complicated concepts and information succinctly
• Ability to work with various groups and gain alignment
• Flexibility for domestic travel

How can Vale grow your career?

The Specialist Engineer, Geotechnical position will allow the right candidate to shape our mining operations. 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)
• Flexible work arrangements
• 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
• 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 Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Deadline to Apply: May 11, 2023

Pay Grade: F3T

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