Supervisor, External Resource Management

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 a Supervisor, External Resource Management to join our Garson Mine team in Sudbury, Ontario.
This is a permanent position, working Monday to Friday, 8-hours, dayshift.
As a Supervisor, External Resource Management you will assist in the coordination of maintenance and operations work to be performed at the site and serve as a liaison between mine personnel and external resources performing the work. With your experience and skills, you’ll manage contracts and the associated cost routines and optimize the management of all external resources required to support plant project/maintenance/operations work and integrate the work at the plant level.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Understand the scope of the contract to ensure the proper contract/contractor is utilized before scheduling a contractor to perform work.
• Coordinate contractor requirements for the Plant. Support the service demand planning of projects and continuous contracts.
• Monitor Contractor work approvals, site access, quality, efficiency, qualifications, and safety.
• Perform Kickoff meetings and PHRs, JHAs, Lift Plans, as required for safe execution by Contractors.
• Review, validate, and sign off on Contractor Invoices that services have been received.
• Perform Contractor audits for Quality, Qualifications, contract compliance, and audit invoices.
• Assist with Equipment/Material rentals associated with maintenance work.
• Develop scopes of work for plant-specific non-continuous contract requirements. Support the Contract Management Office during continuous service contract scope development, demand planning, and issue management of continuous service contracts.
• Understand and access plant budget and contract spending information. Understand business value regarding contracts and contract management at the plant.

EDUCATION:

• Grade 12 completed or GED equivalency with equivalent experience is required.
• College diploma in a related field is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience is required.
• Previous experience in mining or an industrial setting is considered an asset.

SKILLS:

• Understanding of and practical application of contracts and contract language.
• Understanding of commercial contract terms.
• Ability to translate technical and commercial terms into simplified language for stakeholder understanding.
• Ability to stablish relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

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: 17V
Apply by: Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024

Please refer the Job description for details