Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer

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 Senior Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer to join our Central Engineering team in Voisey’s Bay, Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation.

This is a permanent on-site position, working a two week on two weeks off rotation at our Voisey’s Bay Mine Site. This role may also require infrequent travel to other operations as per business needs.

As a Senior Engineer Electrical and Instrumentation, you will provide innovative engineering design solutions to operating and maintenance problems, technical support to operating plants and mines, technical direction to external engineering consultants & construction contractors and technical guidance and mentoring to other members of the Central Engineering team.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Prepare engineering packages for operations, maintenance, and capital projects, utilizing good engineering practices and considering risk, while minimizing costs.
• Prepare accurate engineering design deliverables such as drawings, specifications, scopes of work, risk assessments and cost estimates. Stamp/seal designs/drawings prepared under their direction.
• Conduct field inspections and prepare reports. Translate operating requirements into optimum designs, prepares contract specifications and makes technically accurate and feasible recommendations.
• Provides technical support to the operations and maintenance teams to ensure reliable operation of equipment and recommendations for safety when required under relevant Acts and Legislation.
• Support the development of project budgets and schedules by providing expert knowledge and developing material take-offs based on engineering deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and regulations.
• Function as the team leader/member to lead single discipline and multi-discipline engineering projects.
• Apply mature engineering knowledge and exercises leadership, mentoring and training to other design and engineering personnel.
• Has strong working experience with Electrical design, analysis, and repair, and strong knowledge of various mining, and surface operations equipment.

About You

Education:

• Undergraduate Degree in Engineering
• Registered P.Eng

Experience:

• Minimum of 8years Experience in a similar role.

Skills:

• Uses software for analysis.
• Audits compliance of Electrical design codes, acts, regulations
• Designs engineered solutions for electrical and instrumentation projects and problems
• Applies practical experience with mine, mill and surface equipment to design packages

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.
• 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 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.

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.

Pay Grade: F5T

Apply by: Friday, November 8th, 2024

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