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 Principal Engineer- Processing to join our Studies & Engineering team in Sudbury or Toronto.

This is a permanent hybrid position.

As a Principal Engineer (Processing) you will join a team of technical experts and senior engineers to provide strategic guidance, specialized expertise, and ensure consistency in design, operational & maintenance, and construction plans across a diverse portfolio of projects. Your experience and skills will help you manage about 30 projects located across multiple countries (e.g., Canada, Brazil, and Indonesia); total investment exceeding US$ 30 billion; and various technologies, with a focus on underground and open-pit mining, and related infrastructure components including dams, geotechnical structures, roads and ports.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Participate in a team of technical experts and senior engineers to provide strategic guidance and specialized expertise to project teams. Ensure consistency in design, operational & maintenance, and construction plans offering technical insights, analyzing data, and facilitating trade-offs studies and constructuctability reviews for optimal project feasibility.
• Engage in collaborative work with new partners on select projects. Embrace potential improvements and integrate partner contributions while ensuring alignment with company principles and priorities.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to project teams within the assigned area.
• Ensure adherence to technical standards, engineering best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve technical documentation and ensure compliance with design criteria.
• Stay updated with advancements in engineering and construction practices and incorporate them into project designs and processes.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and improvements and implement them within the assigned area.

About You

Education:

• An Undergraduate Degree is required in Chemical, Metallurgical or Process Engineering.
• Certification in a professional association (P. Eng) is required

Experience:

• Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in similar role.

Skills:

• Cultural intelligence and adaptability to collaborate with different cultures, genders, and perspectives.
• Strong leadership skills to effectively lead and manage a diverse team.
• Ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring their successful implementation within budget and schedule.
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset.

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)
• Flexible work arrangements
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Virtual Healthcare online
• Online training and career development opportunities

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.

Pay Grade: F1T

Apply by: Thursday, October 31st, 2024

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