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

As part of the All Mines Services Team, the iROC (Integrated Remote Operations Centre) is a critical multi-year cross functional deployment of process and business system improvements integrated with technological implementation identified within the IT roadmap. The iROC Project brings forward both productivity and production improvements at our deployment sites.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an iROC Project Specialist (Autonomous) to join our iROC – All Mines Services Team in Sudbury. This is a permanent position.

The Specialist, iROC Project (Autonomous) is responsible to develop, deliver and lead the deployment of autonomous technologies, infrastructure, systems and processes within Ontario Mines. Fundamental for the application and continued use of autonomous enabled equipment within Ontario mines, this role is accountable to establish the autonomous program and integrate its application within the iROC vision.

The position is accountable for:

• Ensure autonomous program and systems comply with Vale's safety policies, regulations and legislative standards as well as Vale's IT policies, regulations and standards
• Ensure autonomous program deployment is adhering to and incorporating Vale's VPS business process standards, procedures and using system applications and tools in an effective and efficient manner.
• Responsible for leading project management activities (planning, scheduling, delivery, reporting, budgeting and risk mitigation) for successful delivery of autonomous technology program. Accountable to regularly review deployment schedule seeking opportunities to safely accelerate implementation.
• Responsible for creating and updating procedures, training material and other documents related to the autonomous program implementation.
• Responsible for engagement with key stakeholders at deployment sites (Process Superintendents, Supervisors, Operators, etc.) ensuring a safe, positive, productive, sustainable and integrated infrastructure for a successful autonomous program implementation.
• Coordinate with IT, Original Equipment Manufacturers and external vendors for system troubleshooting to solve technology concerns, system expansions, system improvements and personnel training.
• Responsible to design and establish sustainable structure and oversight of implemented autonomous systems and equipment (includes personnel training systems, maintenance schedule of technology, production reports, integration within iROC, etc.)
• Develop knowledge and skills to serve as subject matter expert (SME) of autonomous technology providing in-depth knowledge of autonomous system communication, server, software, connectivity, installation, troubleshooting, and operation requirements.
• Facilitate team collaborations, knowledge transfer sessions and workshops to share insights and best practices within the business.

About You

Education:

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

Experience:

• A minimum of 11 years of experience in a similar role (implementing technology for application within mines).
• Experiencing and knowledge of underground mine processes, safety regulations, procedures and protocols for best application of autonomous technologies and systems
• Leadership experience in underground mine operation preferred.
• Experience in project management preferred.

Skills:

• Personal commitment to safety and risk management
• Project management knowledge and experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (oral & written)
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) and proven experience in implementing autonomous systems for underground mining (preferred)
• Strong understanding of technology systems, software, and integration methodologies
• Facilitates changes, with a focus on core business outcomes.
• Change management knowledge and/or training
• Ability to influence without authority and work with different teams
• Ability to vision, develop and establish processes, documentation and toolsets for operational use
• Excellent working knowledge and use of all Microsoft Office applications Ability to influence without authority.

How Can Vale Grow Your Career

• 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, top up for maternity/parental).
• Flexible work arrangements.
• 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.

Pay Grade: F3T

Apply by: August 5, 2024

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