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 a:

Mechanical Engineering Student (Co-op) – Winter 2021 Term

The Opportunity:

The engineering student will undertake the duties required to assist the overall engineering design for the Voisey’s Bay Mine Expansion Project. Specifically, the student will work closely with other discipline engineers to help with overall designs and reviews to meet our execution schedule.

This co-op position will be based at the Voisey’s Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation with a two week on, two week off rotation (if site allows for this in January).

Accountabilities:

• Provide technical support to the engineering team to meet engineering deliverables;
• Provide technical support to the contractors in their respective discipline and assess the quality of the work in the field;
• Execute engineering studies/assessments work through the utilization of the data-centric 3D and CAD tools;
• Provide support into detailed design to meet operational requirements;
• Provide technical support for preparation of engineering design deliverables such as drawings, specifications, and scopes of work;
• Participate in HAZOP’s and other safety reviews;
• Plan and implement work in a manner that promotes safe working environment and ensure that adverse environmental effects are minimized;
• Assist with reviewing various forms of disciplinary project data, analyze, and then effectively communicate areas requiring focus;
• Provide guidance as it relates to their respective engineering discipline;
• Provide support for ensuring engineering standards, codes and guidelines are implemented.

Education:

• Currently enrolled in a Cooperative Engineering Program

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge and experience in Windows based applications and Microsoft Excel is essential;
• Organizational, interpersonal communication skills, strong analytical and problem solving skills, and a proven safety record are essential.

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.

Apply:

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their application online at www.vale.com/VBME or by forwarding their application to their Vale Aboriginal Employment Coordinator.

Deadline to Apply: October 8 th , 2020