Job Description

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Who We Are:

Welcome to Vale. 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.

Our Team:

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.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Sr Maintenance Assistant, to join our Copper Cliff South Mine in Sudbury.

The role holder will provide technical expertise for elements such as: electrical/electronic control systems, control software and telecommunications. The successful applicant will facilitate automation implementation for new and existing equipment and its integration into a process operation.

Accountabilities

In this position you will:

• Assist with the design, maintenance and programming of the following systems: Broadband and Leaky Feed Communications, RF Communications, Fiber Optic, Video Lans, Wi Fi, Modbus, Modbus Plus, NXT Programs, Unity Programming, Ethernet Communications, HART protocol, Smart Overload Motor Controller and Profibus Network, Wonderware and Factory Talk HMI/SCADA Software, Video System (Indigo Vision), AeroScout Tracking System and Tag Manager, and future Ventilation on Demand.
• Assist with maintenance and design of Instrumentation, Electrical and Hydraulic Control Systems
• Proven ability to analyze problems and propose and implement solutions.
• Assist in the development of communication and automation systems, safety and fail-safe analysis, critical spare parts lists, etc.
• The incumbent will be required to document data and procedures, and complete formal written reports.
• Maintain and update electrical and instrumentation prints using approved software.
• Must be able to mentor, coach and train junior colleagues and possess strong communication skills.
• This position requires the incumbent to work in an underground environment.

About You

Education: Graduate technologist in electrical/electronic discipline (certification in electronics, communications, electrical, instrumentation and/or relevant field is desirable).

Experience: More than three years of related underground experience in similar design and maintenance fields preferred. Previous experience in automation, communications, military, network management, ethernet communications, automotive, will be considered.

Skills

• Knowledge of modern analytical techniques and instrumentation is required. Applicant must be fully conversant with applicable codes and government regulations.
• General knowledge of new emerging equipment & Fiber System Design and Maintenance is required. Willingness to learn and adapt to new and changing technologies is an asset.
• General knowledge with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

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

Comments:

This position covered under the Collective Agreement between Vale and the Local 2020-05 United Steelworkers.

Include to Transform

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 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.

Apply By: December 28, 2023

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