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Why Vale?

Be a part of the largest mining company in the Americas and one of the largest in the world with operations in more than 30 countries. At Vale, we strive to be the number one global natural resources company in creating long term value, through excellence and passion for people and the planet.

Vale is proud to be part of the mining history in Sudbury which has existed for more than 100 years. With a focus on nickel and copper production the 4,000-person operation is Vale's largest Canadian site. In total, Vale has five mines, a mill, a smelter and a refinery in Sudbury, making it one of the largest integrated mining operations on the globe. We are privileged to operate in the territory of the Robinson Huron Treaty and homeland of the Métis.

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 seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.

The Opportunity

Do you value safety and risk management and make it a priority just as we do? Are you motivated to work collaboratively in a team environment?

We are currently seeking an Sr. Engineer, Ventilation to join our Ontario Operations Department in Sudbury.

The Sr. Engineer, Ventilation develops the ventilation designs within the Mine Designs that support the LOMP for each site of Vale’s North Atlantic Operations (Sudbury Ontario, Thompson Manitoba, Voisey’s Bay Newfoundland and Labrador).

The role holder will support integration of the long-range ventilation designs into the mid-range ventilation planning, support creation of the ventilation strategy including appropriate technology, complete required analysis to optimize the existing ventilation systems and create business cases to support the recommended strategy for the operations. The role will liaise with Ventilation Planning & Integration, Site Specialists, Mine Design Group, Mine Operations, Ground Control, Base Metals Projects and IT/Automation as required.

This role functions as the resource to efficiently design the long term mine ventilation system designs as assigned, lead ventilation projects and initiatives and support alignment of the 5 year to LOM ventilation strategy.

Although previous experience in mining or an industrial setting is considered an asset, we also appreciate that diversity of thought comes from our differences – and that’s what makes us great!

Education:

• The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree in Mine or Mechanical Engineering.
• P.Eng Certification is required.

Experience:

• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8-10 years’ experience in Mining Engineering, ventilation design or related roles. Applicants with less experience will be considered provided they meet all other qualifications.

Requirements & Accountabilities:

• Develop business cases, as assigned, that incorporate new technology and ventilation strategy into current and long-range ventilation designs including the impact on production/opex/capex.
• Lead projects to optimize ventilation systems and projects to improve the workplace environment.
• Create mine ventilation designs using numerical modeling tools while ensuring continued communication with the Mine Design Group and site Ventilation Specialists (Brownfield designs).
• Integrate the ventilation portion of the Mine Design with the Ventilation Planning 4-24 month requirements.
• Supports work on ventilation standards, guidelines, design basis.
• Communicate with site Ventilation Specialists as to potential technology that is recommended to support the mid-range Ventilation Plan and execution of that plan.
• Ensure good engineering principles are applied to designs and consider safety of employees within the design.
• Support FEL studies, as required, with participation on drawing and document reviews.
• Provide training to foster skills and competencies within the ventilation team and others as required.
• Supports site Ventilation Specialists with mine ventilation models to ensure they are up-to-date and calibrated and assist mine sites with problem solving as required.
• Communication of ventilation issues to varying audiences, including stakeholder groups to senior leadership.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Underground mine design, ventilation, scheduling, and understanding of mining activities.
• General knowledge of engineering planning software.
• Knowledge of ventilation modeling software (VentSim, VNET, CLIMSIM, MineFire,) is recommended.
• Strong communication skills and development of concise documents and presentation materials.
• General knowledge of construction planning, experience with electrical design and infrastructure.
• Knowledge of cash flow modeling techniques and economics is an asset.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with spreadsheet manipulation in Excel.
• Be creative, not only use best and past practices but promote new ways of doing things in order to maximize the efficiency of ventilation systems to support economic mine designs.

About Applying:

• Apply by visiting valejobs.ca or by clicking Apply below.
• We appreciate your interest in being a part of the team though only those applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted.
• Vale is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.