Job Description

:Want to work with leading technology?Who We AreWelcome 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 have a proud history of mining in Manitoba. Our operations in Thompson, with two operating mines, is located in the awe-inspiring heart of the northern boreal region. It has a strong future in mining and milling, with an ongoing mission to grow as a safe, prosperous, and sustainable nickel producer.We invite you to be part of our evolution.Our TeamThe purpose of the Thompson Concentrator is to separate, collect, and then concentrate the nickel (pentlandite) and copper (chalcopyrite) minerals from the barren rock (gangue). The Concentrator team endeavors to execute activities in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring consistent, reliable operations, with focus on doing what is right for the long-term stability of the business.The OpportunityWe are currently seeking a Metallurgist Superintendent to join our Concentrator Team in Manitoba. This is a permanent position.As a Metallurgist Superintendent, you will provide leadership to continuously improve the Concentrator processes. You will provide leadership, guidance and direction to a team of professional engineers and technologists. You will collaborate with the various departments and external resources to ensure their needs are being met.Additionally, in this position you will

• Ensure safety of all team members including personal safety plan compliance and execution of the area safety plan.
• Actively seek new process technologies for the Concentrator
• Collaborate with the operations to ensure operations procedures are current and provide the necessary technical support to monitor and control process variables.
• Lead the generation of production and metallurgical reports while managing concentrator production forecasting and metallurgical accounting efforts.
• Lead the identification of any metallurgical defects in production results. Lead the investigation of root causes and action plans to resolve these root causes and eliminate the observed defects.
• Ensure the technical services group complies with all divisional & concentrator policies & Procedures.
• Monitor metallurgical process parameters and takes corrective action with team, advise operating Superintendents accordingly and escalate as required.
• Promote effective working relationships with all departments to improve the performance of the business.
• Provides technical resources and support to projects (capital and operating) ranging from participating on the teams to leading the project.
• Participates in short and long-range planning and provides input to Managers\xe2\x80\x99 plans.
• Prepares, writes, and presents scopes of work and business cases for capital & R&D requests.
• Contributes to departmental and operational budgets and forecasts.
• Completes feasibility studies and makes recommendations on requests for capital or operating funding.

About YouEducation:

• Engineering degree in a Metallurgical, Chemical or Mineral Processing field is required.

Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of leadership experience in a similar role.

Skills:

• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Strong process knowledge.
• Highly motivated and can self-direct to accomplish goals with minimum supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, coach, influence and collaborate with others to build effective working relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products.

How Can Vale grow your career?The Metallurgist Superintendent is a critical position that will allow the right candidate to provide direct input into the safe operation of the Manitoba 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.

Why ThompsonThompson is known as the "Hub of the North.\xe2\x80\x9d The town was developed in the 1950s around our mine and is now a thriving community. Our home boasts a close-knit and involved community with a vibrant arts and music scene and is known for its hospitality and welcoming nature.Thompsonites, as we call ourselves, are always ready to welcome new people to town and excited to share its gems with them. Above all, the main draw to Thompson is its unspoiled wilderness filled with waterfalls and wildlife, making it the perfect place for the adventurous soul.From the Northern Lights to ice fishing, skating, skiing, hockey, sledding, hunting and every winter sport you can imagine, if you love the outdoors, Thompson is the perfect place for you and your family.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 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 Manitobans Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.Grade: 15VApply by: June 5, 2024#ValeBaseMetals

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