Underground Mine Operations Field Engineer

at  Vale

WHO WE ARE

Welcome to Vale. Our purpose is to improve life and transform the future. Together. We value our workforce and strive to offer continuous training and career development opportunities for our people.
Vale Base Metals is one of the world’s largest producers of high-quality nickel and an important producer of copper and responsibly sourced cobalt. With headquarters in Toronto, Canada, and operations in Newfoundland & Labrador, Ontario, Manitoba, UK, Indonesia, and Brazil, we are delivering the critical building blocks for a cleaner, greener future.
Applying the latest technologies to sustainably mine the critical minerals that power electric vehicles, build renewable energy solutions, and help develop life-saving medical equipment is at the heart of what we do.
We invite you to be part of our evolution.

NEXT, PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR RESIDENTS. WE ALSO WELCOME THOSE WHO ARE WILLING TO RELOCATE BACK HOME AND THOSE LOOKING TO MAKE NL THEIR PERMANENT HOME.

We are currently seeking an Underground Mine Operations Field Engineer to join our Underground Operations Team at our remote mine site in Voisey’s Bay, Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation.

INCLUDE TO TRANSFORM

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 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.
Interested applicants must 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.
Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation to enable you participate in our recruitment process, please email us at vnlrecruitment@vale.com.

• Collect, document and assess engineering data within the mine to improve efficiency;
• Research, test and install new technology to improve safety and production;
• Consult with geologists and engineers about the design, selection and provision of machines, facilities and systems for mining, and infrastructure such as access roads, water and power supplies;
• Liaise and coordinate with the operations supervisor to ensure there is proper implementation of the plans;
• Ensure adherence to mining regulations, including the proper use and care of explosives, and the correct ventilation to allow the removal of dust and gases;
• Use software provided to assist with calculations, prepare budget and cost forecasting/reporting estimates on the cost of the operation and control expenditure when mines come into production;
• Provide input for cost development and life of mine scheduling