Vale is Looking For Processing Plant Technician at Long Harbour-Mount Arlington Heights, NL Full Time

Welcome to Vale in Canada. Our purpose is to improve life and transform the future. 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 mine critical minerals that power electric vehicles, create renewable energy solutions and help develop life-saving medical equipment 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 Newfoundland and Labrador Operations are an integrated mining, milling, and processing operation. Nickel concentrate from the fly-in, fly-out Voisey’s Bay operation is shipped to our state-of-art Long Harbour Processing Plant where it is refined into low-carbon and high-purity nickel rounds, cobalt rounds and copper cathodes.

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.

Notice: This recruitment is only open to females and non-binary candidates as per approval granted by the Human Rights Commission pursuant to Section 8 of the Human Rights Act. Candidates will be asked to self-identify as part of the screening process.

The Opportunity

We are currently looking for individuals with a diverse group of backgrounds to join our Long Harbour Operations Team in Long Harbour, NL as a Processing Plant Technician (PPT). The shift requirement for this role is a rotating 12-hour shift, for a one (1) year fixed term contract, with strong potential for permanent employment.

In addition to the core work of safely and efficiently operating the plant to produce a quality nickel product, our Technicians take a direct role in continuous improvement for the equipment and processes they use every day. Technicians are also business partners and are involved in the decisions and actions that keep our business balanced and competitive: maximizing reliability; reinforcing adherence to health, safety and environmental standards; carrying out administrative functions; and minimizing costs.

Our organizational design is innovative and sees Processing Plant Technicians executing these responsibilities through consensus-based decision-making, evaluating approaches and outcomes based on the needs of the business, the team, and the individual. We provide expectations around these decisions, by establishing boundaries and ensuring procedures are in place. Our culture fosters collaboration and empowerment which makes Vale an outstanding place to work.

In this position, you will:
Contribute to the safe production of world class nickel, cobalt & copper;

Adhere to procedures, regulations and policies with respect to safety, health and environment;

Schedule and coordinate operations, maintenance and other activities throughout the workplace;

Flow to the work when required to assure safe, efficient and continuous operation;

Be part of a team focused on operational excellence and embrace the challenge to continuously develop by exchanging knowledge and insight with others to become a high-performance team.

About You

Minimum requirement of a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Strong social skills and effective communication abilities.

Ability to create networks and relationships with stakeholders.

Previous experience in an industrial setting is considered an asset, however, we also appreciate that diversity of thought comes from our differences – and that is what makes us awesome and our Technicians unique!

What We Offer

Competitive salary.

Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion and career growth.

Opportunities to grow your career in a large global company, and mining industry leader.

Online training and career development opportunities.

Bus Service departing from St. John’s to Long Harbour site daily.

Apply

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their application online at www.valejobs.ca.

Deadline to Apply

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO Monday September 4th, 2023