Job Title: Superintendent, OperationsReady to evolve an industry? Who We Are: Welcome to Vale. Our purpose is to improve life and transform the future. Together. We value our workforce and strive to offer continuous training and career development opportunities for our people. Vale Base Metals is one of the world's largest producers of high-quality nickel and an important producer of copper and responsibly sourced cobalt. With headquarters in Toronto, Canada, and operations in Newfoundland & Labrador, Ontario, Manitoba, UK, Indonesia, and Brazil, we are delivering the critical building blocks for a cleaner, greener future. Applying the latest technologies to sustainably mine the critical minerals that power electric vehicles, build renewable energy solutions, and help develop life-saving medical equipment is at the heart of what we do. We invite you to be part of our evolution. Our Team:Creighton Mine is an underground nickel, copper, and PGE mine located in Lively, Ontario, and is home to over 400 full-time employees, as well as the world-class science facility SNOLAB. Producing at depths of over 8400 feet, we are one of the deepest nickel mines in the world.
The Opportunity:We are currently seeking an Superintendent, Operations to join our Creighton Mine team in Sudbury, Ontario. This successful candidate will be responsible to manage the shaft, surface area, as well as underground crushing, supplies and ramp maintenance. This is a permanent position.Reporting to the Mine Manager, the Operations Superintendent's primary purpose is to safely deliver on production commitments, and to implement, manage, and coordinate continuous improvement, corporate, and strategic projects. You will be a key member of the team, who will be fully integrated with the operating, maintenance, and technical services teams. The position will allow opportunities to strategically improve the safe and efficient production at Creighton Mine.Additionally, in this position you will:

• Work on site from Monday to Friday.
• Audit and analyze systems within the area(s) of accountability to achieve the following outputs:Zero harm to employees, the business, the environment, and the community.
• Provide the required direction and change management skills to develop and implement the required tactical and strategic projects to attain the required.
• All projects must focus on improving business systems and processes and aligning best practices to improve safety, quality, production, and cost performance in the short and long term. Ensuring all activities follow VPS (Vale Production System).
• Audit and analyze KPIs and trends in safety, maintenance, cost, quality, and schedule compliance.
• Develop and implement actions to address common cause variances or continuous improvement opportunities, with a focus on optimal resource allocation while meeting the quantity and quality output requirements of the crews.
• Be a key driver in change management, working with crews, supervisors, and superintendents to implement projects and reinforce the correct processes and projects, and champion Vale values
• Provide performance feedback to team members, coach, and counsel employees on the standards of behaviour, and take corrective action as required.
• Contribute to the implementation of new systems/processes and provide guidance, auditing, mentoring, and analysis support to the management team.
• Work with the HSE Committee to develop actions to improve safety, health, and environmental performance and verify compliance with established Service Level Agreements (SLA) and required standards.

About You:Education:

• Strong knowledge and experience in underground mining operations with post-secondary education in a Mining related discipline.

Experience:

• Experience in lateral development is required.
• Minimum 10 years of mining experience in a similar role is preferred.

Skills:

• Must have strong organization and time leadership skills.
• High initiative and can self-direct to accomplish goals with minimum supervision.
• Robust oral and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge in SAP.
• Strong drive for results.
• High level of confidence speaking to crews and supervisors.
• Team collaboration and building relationships with key stakeholders.

How can Vale grow your career? The Superintendent is a leadership position that will allow the right candidate to shape our mining operations as well as a team of direct reports. Additionally, Vale Canada offers a series of benefits including:

• Competitive salary
• Attractive pension and benefits (company paid core coverage, flex health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances).
• Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation, flex, sick, parental)
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth.
• Grow your career in a large and global company, and mining industry leader.
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Online training and career development opportunities

Include to Transform At Vale, 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. Grade: 15V Apply by: July 19, 2024