Who We Are

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 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.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking TWO MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (MAINTENANCE) CO-OP STUDENTS – FALL 2023 to join our Vale Newfoundland and Labrador Operations in Long Harbour within the Maintenance Department. This is a fixed term (4 month) position.

As a Mechanical Engineering Co-op Student, you will have the opportunity to further your development by providing day-to-day support for various projects and initiatives within the Maintenance Department. From working alongside Maintenance Engineers, Coordinators and Operations Personnel to assist with a wide variety of tasks related to technical and engineering support for the Leach Plant area to leadership development, diversity & inclusion, and culture, you will have a holistic and enriching experience like no other. You will also gain a deeper understanding of our company and our sustainable approach to mining via exposure to other Vale operations in Canada and our global headquarters in Brazil. In this position, you will:

• Working with the maintenance engineer to review/develop detailed mechanical, electrical & instrumentation engineering drawings and specifications. Participating in reviews and troubleshooting of various Leach Plant equipment.
• Assist maintenance coordinators with problem solving, troubleshooting and execution of urgent repairs by providing technical support.
• Coordinating improvement projects and initiatives, interfacing with other departments and outside vendors
• Field verification of and updating electrical/mechanical drawings.
• Assisting with document management and site Management of Change (MOC) process
• Support the Safe Production Model of risk and hazard management and lead by example.

About You

• Currently enrolled as a student in a Mechanical Engineering (Co-op) Program.
• Previous work experience in an industrial setting would be an asset.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal communication, analytical and problem-solving skills and a proven safety record are essential.

What We Offer You

• Competitive salary
• Long Harbour Operations currently offers:
• Flexible work schedule.
• Bus service departing from the St. John's vicinity.
• Opportunities to build your network and lots of fun!

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 must submit their application online at https://vale.eightfold.ai/careers.

Apply by: Wednesday, May 17th, 2023