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 Maintenance Planner to join our Maintenance team in Long Harbour, NL.
This is a permanent on-site position, working a 4 x 10's schedule.
As a Maintenance Planner, you will be a critical part of the maintenance engineering and reliability system that conforms to Vale standards and world class best practices. This position is responsible for the proper planning of all maintenance activities within the facility and for monitoring and analyzing maintenance reports, work orders and history. Your experience and skills will optimize effective and efficient procedures, planning and scheduling.
Additionally, in this position you will:
- Ensure that all work packages are in accordance with established safety policies and procedures and adhere to all Vale quality control standards where required;
- Track work package estimates against actual values with respect to resources, materials, and cost for continuous improvement purposes and ensure that all costs are allocated properly;
- Continuously improve material selection, work practices, and planning processes through effective use of established procedures to improve the efficiency and quality of planned work packages;
- Provide guidance and instruction as appropriate when working with the Material Coordinators to requisition parts, follow-up with procurement, and prepare job kits for planned jobs;
- Attend and contribute to the weekly business routines defined within the planning and scheduling work management process which would include the weekly pre-scheduled meeting as well as the 7-21 work order form log priority setting meetings;
- Contribute to Maintenance Shutdown planning strategies identifying and prioritizing future maintenance requirements and working with operations, engineering, maintenance and outside contractors to ensure successful and safe execution;
About You
Education:
- Post secondary education within Engineering studies.
Experience:
- A minimum of 3 years' relevant planning experience required;
- Industrial and/or operating environment an asset;
- Supervisory experience considered an asset;
Skills:
- Proficient in SAP and MS suite;
- Analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills;
- Flexible and adaptable, able to respond to changing roles and environment in a positive and constructive manner while managing multiple priorities;
- Able to build and maintain strong positive relationships across multiple work groups;
- Excellent communication (written and oral), as well as interpersonal skills;
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, flex, 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
- A Bus Service departing from the St. John's vicinity.
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.
Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.
Pay Grade: H01
Apply by: Sunday, September 22nd, 2024.
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