Ville : Labrador, NL, CAN

Catégorie : See posting

Industrie : Mining and Quarrying

Employeur : Vale Base Metals

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 Maintenance Technician – Underground Scaffolder to join our Underground Fixed Plant Maintenance Team in Voisey’s Bay, Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. Relocation to the province of Newfoundland & Labrador will be required for this role.

This is a permanent on-site position, working a 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off rotation.

As a Maintenance Technician – Underground Scaffolder you will be responsible to erect, inspect, and certify all required scaffolds. Your experience and skills will also help the team with repairing, troubleshooting, adjusting, overhauling, servicing, and maintaining equipment within the underground mine facilities.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Conduct final inspections to ensure that work detailed on work order has been completed to meet safety standards.
• Assist with tasks within the maintenance group as required and performing tasks to support maintenance activities.
• Provide feedback improvement suggestions to the supervisor and planner and implement those that are within your ability.
• Improve equipment availability and efficiency through quality maintenance and failure analysis.

About You

Education:

• College diploma and an Interprovincial Red Seal certification in a relevant trade is required.
  • Preference will be given to a Mechanical or Electrical trade, however, others will be considered.
• Certification as an Industrial Scaffolder.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of scaffolding experience in a mining or heavy industrial environment.
  • Underground mining experience would be an asset.

Skills:

• Ability to work within an underground mine setting, which could include conditions such as: various temperature fluctuation, wet, damp, cramped, and dark work areas.
• Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of fixed plant equipment.
• Innovation and ability to use initiative.
• Flexibility regarding work activities and type of work requirements.
• The ability to work in a multi-discipline, multi-tasking, team environment.

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
• Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
• Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, flex health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental)
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Virtual Healthcare online
• Online training and career development opportunities
• Relocation Assistance
• Chartered flights within Newfoundland & Labrador
• 24/7 access to a fully stocked cafeteria with balanced meals prepared by our culinary team
• Access to recreational facilities and social activities (cardio/weight room, gymnasium, music room, movie theatre, etc.)
• Accommodations are equipped with cable TV, internet, and unlimited long-distance calling
• 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 Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada's easternmost province, is known for its rugged coastline, rich cultural heritage, and significant natural resources. The province's economy is bolstered by a robust mining sector, where our operations play a crucial role. At Long Harbour, we operate a state-of-the-art processing plant, which refines nickel concentrate from the Voisey's Bay mine into finished nickel, copper, and cobalt products. This plant is a cornerstone of our commitment to value-added processing in Canada. Meanwhile, the Voisey's Bay mine, located in Labrador, is one of the world's most substantial nickel deposits. It provides high-quality nickel, copper, and cobalt, essential for the 21^st century economy.

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.

Vale recognizes the Impacts and Benefits Agreements with the Innu Nation and the Nunatsiavut Government in which Innu and Inuit workers have first preference for employment at the Voisey’s Bay Mine Site. This is guided by an adjacency principle that first gives preference to those who live on the coast of Labrador, followed by those residing in the rest of Labrador, those residing on the island of the province, followed by the rest of Canada.

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.

Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Innu Nation members and Nunatsiavut beneficiaries can submit their application to their Vale Aboriginal Employment Coordinator.

Apply by: Sunday, December 8^th, 2024

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