Who We Are

Vale is a pioneering mining company that works with passion to discover and transform resources into the ingredients essential to people's daily lives. We are the world’s largest producer of nickel and iron ore, and a leading producer of copper, cobalt and precious metals. Headquartered in Brazil, Vale is a truly global company, operating on five continents.

In Canada, Vale’s primary business is nickel. In Newfoundland and Labrador, we currently operate an open pit mine and concentrator at Voisey’s Bay and a nickel processing plant at Long Harbour. These operations are part of Vale’s Base Metals business and are supported by the corporate office in Toronto, Ontario and offices in Happy Valley-Goose Bay and St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Our Newfoundland and Labrador Operations is currently seeking four (4):

PROCESS ENGINEERING CO-OP STUDENTS

The Opportunity:

The successful candidates will assist with a wide variety of tasks related to technical and engineering support and process evaluation for the Long Harbour Processing Plant.

These positions will be for 4 months, starting in Winter 2021 and will be located in Long Harbour (if site allows for this).

Accountabilities:

• Utilize Safe Production tools and exhibit behaviors of Safe Production;
• Support the implementation of a Continuous Improvement (Lean) mindset
• Provide technical support to clients, to ensure the implementation and consolidation of the management model to achieve Operational Excellence (Basic Problem Solving – 5S, 5 Why, Deviation; Action plans; and Implement Routine Management – Daily meetings, KPIs breakdown, Deviation Analysis, etc.);
• Assist in the duties related to the execution of the Start-up and Inventory Build-up Plan.
• Develop reporting tools to identify process improvement opportunities;
• Assist with projects to fix identified problems during start-up activities;
• Manage assigned projects in a manner that meets quality, time and resource requirements.

Education:

• Currently enrolled as a student of a Process Engineering program.

Experience:

• Previous work experience in an industrial setting would be an asset.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Able to work with various groups to gather and access a large amount of technical information in the form of engineering specifications and drawings; and vendor specifications and recommendations.
• Knowledge and experience in windows based applications are essential.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal communication, analytical and problem-solving skills and a proven safety record are essential.
• Flexible and adaptable mindset
• Strong interpersonal mindset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to create networks and relationships with stakeholders
• Detail oriented

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 Vale 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 – 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.

Comments:

• Only applications submitted online to our website (www.valejobs.ca) will be accepted.
• Please attach one (1) PDF document to include cover letter, resume, and transcript.
• Long Harbour Operations currently offers:
  • A flexible work schedule.
  • Bus service departing from St. John’s vicinity.

For more information please visit our website at Valejobs.ca.

Deadline to Apply: October 1st, 2020