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 Specialist, Engineer Electrical Instrumentation & Controls (EI&C) to join our Copper Cliff Smelter Complex team in Sudbury, ON. This is an onsite position.

This is a permanent position, typically working a Monday to Friday dayshift schedule.

As a Specialist, Engineer EI&C you will be responsible for coordinating overall EI&C engineering matters across all projects in the portfolio. This includes the review of and recommendations regarding all engineering solutions. The projects include FEL 1, FEL 2, and FEL 3 studies as well as supporting execution. They are responsible to contribute to their projects and ensure they are finalized within scope, cost, and schedule baselines, while ensuring the projects are delivered within the safety and quality objectives agreed for the project.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Accountable for achieving zero harm by participating in the design of safe working systems, site inspections and safety interactions in their project area and ensuring all follow-up actions are carried out.
• Review proposed infrastructure solutions to confirm general conformance with related regulations, policies, standards and guidelines. Provide feedback on any gaps or opportunities to ensure continuous improvement.
• Coordinates the engineering input including in project review for the project tollgate/maturity assessments and ensures follow-up actions are completed.
• Responsible for review and delivery of engineering for the FEL 1 and FEL 2 studies as agreed by the Manager, Project Engineering taking into consideration the full project lifecycle.
• Coordinates and ensures compliance to project procedures including the management of project documentation and ensuring these are received, reviewed, commented, responded, and incorporated in project archives.
• Coordinates the outputs of their assigned project team or teams in line with the detailed scope, cost, and schedule control baselines and manages any project changes in terms of this agreed baseline.
• Ensures scope forecast of cost and schedule is updated as prescribed by the project requirements.

About You

Education:

• Bachelor of Engineering (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineer.
• P. Eng, in Electrical Engineer or home country equivalent is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience.

• Experience in managing FEL 1/2/3 level studies.
• Operational experience in extractive or infrastructure industries, with a broad network with specialized experts and associates in the mining business and infrastructure fields.
• Sustaining capital execution experience.
• Substantial experience working onsite in an underground, open pit and processing environment.
• It will also be beneficial if you have:
  • Experience with playing a key role in pre-feasibility and feasibility studies.
  • Experience with brownfield projects, operations or maintenance roles.
  • Experience with various commodities.
  • Knowledge of project delivery system SPE deliverables.
  • PMP qualification

Skills:

• A strong understanding of underground and surface equipment requirements to support production operations.
• Demonstrated sound written and verbal communication skills. Able to write clear and concise reports and presentation materials. Possess effective communication and interpersonal skills within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Good communication and organization skills.
• Ability to evaluate alternative options and recommend preferred solution while outlining benefits and downside risks.
• Ability to work with various groups and gain alignment.
• Strong technical competence in your respective discipline.

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
• Relocation Assistance.

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.

Pay Grade: F3T

Apply by: Friday, March 28th, 2025

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