Job Description

:Job Title: Specialist (Shaft/HSR/Leadership), Operational RiskHeadline:Join Vale today. Continuously learn throughout your career.Who We Are:Welcome to Vale Base Metals. 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.The OpportunityWe are currently seeking a Specialist (Shaft/HSR/Leadership), Operational Risk, to join our All Mines Services Team in Sudbury, Ontario. This is permanent position. The Specialist \xe2\x80\x93 Shaft and Hoist will lead the application of complex risk assessment techniques/methodologies, such as: Bowtie Analysis, hazard and operability studies, layer of protection analysis, failure mode and effects analysis, and quantitative risk assessments. The Specialist shaft and hoist will drive change through Operational projects to improve efficiency and increase productivity in all Ontario Shafts. The Specialist \xe2\x80\x93 Shaft and Hoist is a business unit level operating authority for risk-based decision making for Ontario functional units.As a Specialist \xe2\x80\x93 Shaft and Hoist you will

• Define, design, and deliver significant programs/initiatives for the Ontario Operations portfolio of operating assets, functional departments, and capital projects across all categories of risk (e.g. Safety, Asset Integrity, strategic, finance, operational, compliance, etc.).
• Directly support the achievement of the organization\xe2\x80\x99s strategic objectives through the application of the risk management system, its associated processes and tools, in accordance with Vale\xe2\x80\x99s management model (VPS) \xe2\x80\x93 including the development/refinement of associated aspects. Establish and embed consistent practices across the portfolio that meet or exceed industry standards.
• The Specialist will work with training departments and mines to develop proper site-specific training packages that ensure workers have knowledge and skills to perform their duties.
• The Specialist will participate on shaft inspections at all sites to verify and validate conditions and standards.
• Uphold governance requirements described in the organization\xe2\x80\x99s risk management policy and normative standards pertaining to risks that exceed Vale\xe2\x80\x99s materiality threshold. When governance/risk response is inadequate, the Specialist is responsible to initiate corrective measures.
• Provide guidance and insight to key decisions impacting the business. Lead the application of complex risk assessment techniques/methodologies and directly support the business unit leadership teams in risk-based decision making.
• Develop risk leaders within the operating units. Support the development of personnel to achieve the role-based competency requirements defined for the corresponding level of the organization.

About YouEducation:

• Mine engineering degree or mine technologist qualification would be an asset but not required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in operating mine shafts

Skills:

• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative risk assessment techniques required.
• Experience in high-hazard operating environment.
• Leadership experience in leading teams and also the ability to influence levels in the organization including supporting corporate groups.
• Strong Work & Business Management Skills (resource, planning & work prioritization management, results focused, finance & budgeting knowledge).
• Expert knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations, International standards and Injury Management., Legislated Training Programs.
• Knowledge and understanding of process safety and critical control management.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

What we offer you: 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, 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

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.In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.Grade: F4TApply by: June 6, 2024#ValeBaseMetals

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