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Senior Mine Maintenance Planner

Employer
Vale Base Metals
Location
Labrador, NL, CAN
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jul 19, 2022

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Welcome to Vale in Canada. As a leader in the mining industry, our responsibility is to positively impact our people, communities and the environment. We value our workforce and offer continuous training and career development opportunities for our people.

Vale is a global leader in the production of iron ore and one of the largest producers of nickel. Active in Canada for over 100 years, Vale employs nearly 6,000 people across our corporate office in Toronto and sites in Manitoba, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador. Applying the latest technologies to sustainably produce nickel, copper, cobalt, platinum group metals, gold and silver is at the heart of what we do.

With our global headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and approximately 125,000 employees in over 30 countries, Vale is constantly growing and changing. We invite you to be part of our evolution.

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 extending the life of the mine until 2034. 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 low carbon footprint compared to traditional smelter technology. Our offices in St. John’s and Goose Bay provide support to the Newfoundland and Labrador Operations.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a SENIOR MINE MAINTENANCE PLANNER to join our Maintenance Team at our remote mine site in Voisey’s Bay, Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This permanent position will be on a 2 week in/2 week out rotation.

The Senior Mine Maintenance Planner is responsible for the development of the maintenance plans and high-quality job packages for mobile equipment at the Voisey’s Bay mine site while incorporating safe working condition criteria, production targets, and forecasting the appropriate resources to complete the work.

They will also aid the maintenance team to stay focused and on track with the scheduled short- and long-term plans. In addition, the Mine Maintenance Planner will play an active lead role in supporting the Mine Maintenance department in meeting performance targets. In this role, you will:
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  • Manage the work order screening process, review work requests along with other members to determine legitimacy and prioritization of work.
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  • Create accurate plans for the scheduling and manpower forecasting for weekly, monthly and long-term maintenance schedules.
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  • Compile updates and distribute backlog reports and other mandated control reports.
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  • Identify and assist in the procurement of all parts and materials required for equipment repairs.
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  • Coordinate with warehousing and purchasing to manage parts requirements.
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  • Participate in creating and continuous improvement of PMs, Task Lists and BOMs.
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  • Coordinate and schedule maintenance contractors.
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  • Support the implementation of company safety, environment and production objectives and action plans.
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  • Assist in developing Site Maintenance budgets.
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  • Track and analyze KPIs and assist to develop business practices designed to maximize departmental performance.
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  • Lead KPI review and analysis meetings focusing on KPI adherence and compliance initiatives.
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  • Provide regular updates to Site Wide departmental personnel.

About You
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  • Education:\t
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    • Post-secondary education in a Mechanical or Electrical field.
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    • Journeyperson certificate in a Mechanical or Electrical field is preferred.
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  • Experience:\t
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    • Minimum of 5 to 7 years’ experience in a mining maintenance environment.
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    • Minimum 3 years’ planning experience in a mining environment.
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    • Experience in a fly-in, fly-out operation is an asset.
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  • Broad knowledge in the operation of a Heavy Equipment, Underground and Milling Mining facilities.
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  • Strong computer usage skills (SAP, Microsoft Office, Oracle, Business objects, manufacturer technical online support services).
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  • Ability to make decisions and prioritize work.
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  • Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
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  • Ability to speak in front of groups and facilitate meetings.
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  • Good knowledge of mobile equipment or fixed plant equipment repairs.
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  • General knowledge of heavy equipment (construction or mining), Underground Mining or Milling operations

What We Offer
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  • Competitive Salary and Site Premiums.
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  • Opportunity to earn an Annual Employee Bonus.
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  • Attractive pension and benefits (company paid core coverage, flex health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans, and optional insurances). Employee Family Assistance Program.
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  • Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, sick, top up for maternity/parental).
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  • Chartered flights within the province.
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  • 24/7 access to a fully stocked cafeteria with balanced meals prepared by our culinary team.
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  • Access to recreational facilities and social activities (cardio/weight room, gymnasium, music room, movie theatre, etc.).
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  • Accommodations are equipped with cable TV, unlimited long-distance calling, and high-speed internet capacity.
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  • All Personal Protective Equipment is provided upon hire. Employees are given a safety boot allowance and receive a 100% reimbursement for prescription safety glasses.
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  • Exposure to advanced mining technology and state of the art mechanized underground equipment.
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  • Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth.
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  • Opportunities to grow your career in a large global company, and mining industry leader.
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  • Online training and career development opportunities.

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.

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their application online at https://vale.eightfold.ai/careers. Innu Nation members and Nunatsiavut beneficiaries can also submit their application to their Vale Aboriginal Employment Coordinator.

Deadline to Apply: Monday, July 18 th , 2022

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