Who We Are

Vale is a global mining company headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. We are leaders in the production of iron ore and one of the largest global producers of nickel. In Canada, Vale employs approximately 6,000 people in our corporate office in Toronto and at sites in Manitoba, Ontario, and Newfoundland and Labrador, where we produce nickel, copper, cobalt, platinum group metals, gold and silver.

Through their hard work, innovation and forward thinking, it is our employees, and a wholesome orebody of course, that ensures a bright future for Vale in Canada – a future we want you to be a part of.

Our open-pit mine and concentrator in Voisey’s Bay - Vale's only fly-in/fly-out operation in Canada - produces nickel-cobalt-copper concentrate and copper concentrate. An underground expansion will see a transition to a leading edge underground mine. Our state-of the-art facility in Long Harbour is the first nickel processing plant in the world to use hydrometallurgy technology to produce Plating RoundsTM from hard rock (sulphide) concentrate, with zero emissions. Our offices in St. John’s and Goose Bay provide support to the Newfoundland and Labrador Operations.

The Opportunity:

We are currently seeking Mine Maintenance Technicians – Heavy Duty Equipment to join our Voisey’s Bay Mine Maintenance Department in Voisey’s Bay, NL. This is a permanent position.

This position is based at the Voisey’s Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This position is on a two week on, two week off rotation.

Reporting to the Mine Maintenance Supervisor, the Mine Maintenance Technician is responsible for repairing, troubleshooting, adjusting, overhauling, servicing and maintaining underground mobile heavy-duty mining equipment.

In this position, you will:

• Check Bolters, Jumbo drills, Haul Trucks and other heavy equipment for proper performance and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions;
• Inspect, examine and test parts in order to recommend the extent and nature of the work to be done;
• Test and adjust repaired systems for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturer’s specifications;
• Adjust, repair or replace defective parts and components of the equipment systems;
• Conduct final inspections to ensure that work detailed on work order has been completed to meet safety standards;
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required;
• Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment;
• Comply with work safety policies and safety regulations;
• Service attachments and working tools as required.

About You:

• College diploma in Heavy Duty Technician.
• Certified Heavy Equipment Technician (Red Seal) Certification.
• Minimum of 5 years’ Journeyperson experience in a mining environment.
• Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of CAT Epiroc, Sandvik and Maclean Mining Equipment.
• Knowledge of computerized test equipment.
• The ability to troubleshoot Heavy Duty hydraulic systems, electrical systems and power-trains is required.
• Previous underground mining and/or heavy Mining experience is required.

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.valejobs.ca or by forwarding their application to their Vale Aboriginal Employment Coordinator.

Deadline to Apply: Sunday, May 16th, 2021