Assistant Mines Technologist

at  Vale

WHO WE ARE

We are a global mining company dedicated to safely delivering nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals essential for the world’s energy transition.
Our mission is to improve lives and shape a better future together.
From utensils to cellphones to satellites, our operations simplify daily life and enhance connectivity. Our metals are integral to life-saving medical equipment and the electric vehicles driving the fight against climate change – our work truly matters.
Join our diverse team of 15,000 talented individuals committed to transforming critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development in countries like Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. We invite you to use your skills with us and contribute to something meaningful and enduring.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are currently seeking an Assistant Mines Technologist to join our Mines Technology team in Sudbury.
This is a permanent position, with Local 2020-05 union.
As an Assistant Mines Technologist, you will provide mining technologist support at Coleman Mine.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Assist in surveying and ventilation duties as directed to support the short and long-term production planning requirements.
• Perform surveying, performs cavity surveys, prepares incentive contracts, copies and distributes prints and safety notices.
• Perform ventilation measurements and logs underground data for analysis.
• Perform routine ground control duties such as geotechnical data gathering.
• Perform calibration, minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
• Responsible to provide service to internal or external customers in a timely way according to the specific requests and stated expectations of the customer. The quality of the service is largely guided by government legislation and by Vale mine standards.

EDUCATION:

Minimum 2 Year Community College Diploma in an appropriate mining discipline or post-secondary equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 2 years of progressive experience in ventilation, surveying, and ground control monitoring.

SKILLS:

Processes: General knowledge of surveying, ventilation, incentive, safety notification and ground control principles.
Equipment: Use and Maintenance of ventilation and survey equipment.
Specific Mining Computer Skills: Proficiency in the use of: DeswikCAD, and Microsoft Excel.

INCLUDE TO TRANSFORM

At Vale Base Metals, 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 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 critical 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.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.
Pay Grade: G
Apply by: September 5, 2024

Please refer the Job description for details