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.

Our growth is ongoing and so are our opportunities. Construction activities for the development of an underground mine at Voisey’s Bay began in 2016. Once complete, the mine expansion is expected to produce about 40,000 tonnes of nickel per year and extend the life of the Voisey’s Bay operation until at least 2032. Over several years, an additional 400 full-time positions will be created at Voisey’s Bay to support the underground operations and expanded site services. For a professional like you, this means tremendous career opportunities now and well into the future.

Our Voisey’s Bay Mine Expansion Project team is currently seeking a:

Quality Assurance Engineering Student (Co-op) – Any Discipline – Winter 2021 Term

The Opportunity:

The engineering student will undertake the duties required to assist the overall quality activities for the Voisey’s Bay Mine Expansion Project. Specifically, the student will work closely with Commissioning, Construction, Engineering, Expediting, Logistics, and Procurement teams to help with overall quality activities 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:

· Coordinate and track offsite inspection activities and schedules;

· Review Construction Turnover Package and Vendor Documentation;

· Provide technical support to the Quality team to meet Quality deliverables;

· Provide technical support to the contractors in their respective discipline and assess the quality of the work in the field;

· Provide support to construction to meet turnover requirements;

· Provide technical support for preparation of construction deliverables such as check sheets, drawings, and turnover packages;

· Participate in technical proposal evaluation during procurement process;

· Plan and implement work in a manner that promotes a safe working environment and ensures that adverse environmental effects are minimized;

· Provide support for ensuring engineering codes, specifications, standards, and guidelines are implemented.

Education:

· Currently enrolled in a Cooperative Engineering program.

Experience:

· Experience in a construction environment would be considered an asset.

Knowledge and Skills:

· Knowledge and experience in Windows based applications and Microsoft Excel is essential.

· Organizational, interpersonal communications 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 3rd, 2020