Ville : Sudbury, ON, CAN

Catégorie : See posting

Industrie : Mining and Quarrying

Employeur : Vale

Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is growing?

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 Geotechnical and Tailings Engineering Student to join our Tailings and Dams group in our Ontario Operations in Copper Cliff, close to Sudbury Ontario.

This is an 8 month-fixed term co-op position starting in January 2025.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Make regular site and visual inspections of the Tailings dams
• Participate in monitoring and data analysis
• Provide project support of design and evaluation of containment dams
• Assist with Geotechnical investigations and data collection
• Support the tailings operations, planning and deposition
• Assist with site specific geophysical and hydrogeology studies
• Assist with QAQC dam construction
• Participate in dam and tailings emergency training
• Site observations – FMDS production targets field verification, Quality Assurance verifications of support contractors
• Verification and tracking of Actions items from Dam Safety and OSHE Inspections, field and office components
• Lead and report on migration of procedures to a document control system, SISPAV
• Assist in the day-to-day operations of tailings management, ie facility patrols, drainage inspections, and other duties as assigned

About You

Education:

Currently Enrolled in a Civil Engineering program or an equivalent Engineering program.

Experience:

Experience in an industrial environment would be considered an asset

Skills:

• Demonstrate open and transparent dialogue in all aspects of work
• Follow Vale’s safety policies, programs and legislative standards
• Must be obsessed with safety and Risk
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 products to include Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook. Basic to intermediate understanding of Datamine Studio 3 helpful. Basic to intermediate proficiency in Deswik or other mine planning software preferred
• Strong verbal, written and analytical communication skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and work well with others in a team environment
• Maintain a high level of professional conduct
• Provide technical support and enable safe and cost-effective operations
• Ensure compliance to the applicable regulations, standards and guidelines
• Utilize good engineering practices while minimizing costs
• Complete assigned projects safely and on time

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Online training and career development opportunities
• Opportunities to build your network and lots of fun!
• All Personal Protective Equipment is provided upon hire. Employees are given a safety boot allowance and receive a 100% reimbursement for prescription safety glasses.

Why Sudbury

Greater Sudbury is a vibrant city in northeastern Ontario, renowned for its rich mining history and significant role in Canada's mineral production. The city sits atop one of the world's largest and oldest meteorite impact sites, the Sudbury Basin, which is exceptionally rich in nickel, copper, and other critical minerals that are needed for the green economy. The mining sector is a cornerstone of Sudbury's economy, driving both employment and economic growth, and Vale Base Metals plays a pivotal role in this regard. Our commitment to the community is as deep as our mines.

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.

Apply by: November 12, 2024

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