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:

The Water Treatment Plant Team provides safe supply of potable water to the community and Vale operations. Members of this team support multiple operating plants to ensure the supply of safe drinking water as well as the operation of industrial wastewater plants for us to meet our environmental commitments. Team members are also involved in the development of long-term and short-term initiatives, practices, and procedures.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Sr Water Treatment Plant Operator. Local 2020-05 to join our team in Sudbury.

The Water Treatment Plant Operator\xe2\x80\x99s role is critical to the operation of Vale\xe2\x80\x99s water and wastewater treatment facilities and remote pumping and control system. We require a Water Treatment Plant Operator with experience operating and maintaining a Drinking Water Plant and Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plants.

Although previous experience in mining or an industrial setting is considered an asset, we also appreciate that diversity of thought comes from our differences \xe2\x80\x93 and that\xe2\x80\x99s what makes us great!

Accountabilities

In this position you will:

• Follow Safety Plan developed for department.
• Responsible for care and efficient operation of Vale WTP\xe2\x80\x99s through performance of a variety of skilled and technical work in operating, maintaining, repairing, recording treatment plant operations on assigned rotating shifts. Work can include covering a large working area, which contains several operating areas from storage tanks, booster stations and dam control structures during an assigned shift. Employees in this class normally work independently on the basis of general and specific instruction for the day.
• Keep current on Vale policies, legislated standards, design criteria and industry best practices related to potable drinking water production and industrial wastewater treatment.
• Ensure all water management system operations are in compliance with applicable regulations and permits.
• Liaise with Vale Environmental Control and Government Agencies and agents.
• Act as management\xe2\x80\x99s OIC (Operator in Charge) and maintain all required operating licenses as required by regulations according to plant classification.
• Work collaterally with members of his/her work group and cross functionally with all other areas of the operations.
• Demonstrate a concern for Safety, Health, and Environment.
• Knowledge of safe work practices and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to recognize hazards within an industrial workplace and understands his or her role in assessing and managing risk.
• Strong ability to work cooperatively within a team environment.
• Other duties and tasks as needed or assigned by management.
• Valid Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License is required

Qualifications and Specific Skills:

Education: Graduate Environmental or Chemical Engineering Technologist or equivalent. Valid MECP certification minimum Level I Water Treatment is required.

Experience: The ideal candidate will possess 2-4 years of relevant experience.

Computer Skills: Proficiency with SCADA and HMI control equipment, working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Analytical: Ability to read and understand chemical formulas and dosage calculations and basic ability to follow electrical/mechanical prints and drawings.

Process: Thorough knowledge of water treatment systems and typical industry equipment associated with water treatment and supply systems.

Job Knowledge: Working knowledge of applicable provincial legislation including but not limited to OWRA, SDWA, OHSA, Regs. 170/03, 128/04, 319/08, 903/90, and DWQMS is preferred.

Innovation/creativity on an ongoing basis to assist in modifying or restructuring operating procedures or to develop more effective methods or techniques.

Ability to perform the work assigned with minimal supervision, with only unusual problems being referred to the supervisor. Ability to respond to emergency situations.

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 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.

Appy By: March 25, 2024

Paygrade: G

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