Engineering Coordinator

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 an Engineering Coordinator to join our Central Engineering Department in St John’s, NL.

This is a permanent hybrid position, working on a Monday to Friday schedule working primarily from the St. John’s Office.

As an Engineering Coordinator, you will responsible and accountable to ensure that all engineering projects being are completed within budget, on schedule, and meet or exceed the owner's requirements. The role holder is expected to understand complex engineering projects, participate in engineering site visits, engineering project reviews, and design PHRs, ensure an adequate level of engineering has been completed, and that it has been completed according to relevant Vale Engineering Standards.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Facilitate the engineering request and approval process.
• Build, maintain, and report department KPIs using Microsoft Power BI and Power Automate.
• Act as the first line of contact between the Engineering & Studies group and consultants, as well as Vale’s operations.
• Communicate engineering priorities of the plant/mine to consultants and prioritize work accordingly.
• Prepare Scopes of Work for Engineering Services, support documentation for competitive bidding, and coordinate contract awards.
• Manage Design Change Requests, including issuing change orders for scope, schedule, or budget changes.
• Coordinate weekly progress meetings with consultants and internal reviews of designs, estimates, and completed studies.
• Ensure receipt and proper filing of all project deliverables and conduct regular audits on consultant projects to identify continuous process improvements.

About You

Education:

• Diploma in Engineering Technologist, or Business.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years in a similar role.

Skills:

• Manage tasks, timelines, and stakeholders for engineering projects.
• Act as the primary contact between consultants, plants, and mines.
• Use Microsoft Power BI and Power Automate to track and report KPIs
• Understand engineering processes to review proposals and designs
• Process scopes of work, evaluate proposals, and manage contracts.
• Ensure deliverables meet standards and are properly documented.

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, 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

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 21st 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.

Pay Grade: G02

Apply by: Friday November 8th, 2024

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