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 Supervisor to join our T3 Mine Maintenance team in Thompson, Manitoba.

This is a permanent full-time position working on a rotation schedule (5/4 schedule days and nights).

As a maintenance supervisor you will be responsible to continuously improve the work team performance through effective use of established processes and procedures in achieving assigned objectives. Members of this team will work at the T3 Mine to ensure the mobile fleet is effectively contributing to the production profile which includes development of long-term and short-term maintenance initiatives, practices and procedures.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Ensure Zero Harm to employees, the business, the environment and the community.
• Hold crew accountable for area safety behavior, housekeeping, teamwork and professionalism.
• Supervise and coordinate the "maintenance work" components of the Asset Management Framework
• Carry out tasks while on shift to assist in achieving the overall area targets for your area of accountability.
• Work within budget, guidelines and standards and execute safety and maintenance plans as established.
• Work collaterally and cross functionally, with colleagues, engineering, production and services teams to achieve the objectives of the Maintenance Department
• Participate in planning and scheduling management routines.
• Improve reliability, maintenance and processing methods to reduce cost an avoid loss of production because of equipment malfunction or failure time.
• Lead a unionized workforce and manage a crew according to our Vale policies and procedures, and respective collective agreement as well as Identify necessary training for employees to meet the requirements of the area.
• Required to work surface and underground locations.
• Review the work order status daily:
• To plan/schedule newly approved, urgent or emergency work:
  • Track upcoming work.
  • Identify and raise all critical issues that threaten the successful planning/scheduling of work orders for completion.
  • Raise to appropriate authority if planning/scheduling tasks by the required end date results in a requirement for additional downtime and or resources.
  • Manage and adjust resources capacities within SAP to reflect actual resource availability.

About You

Education:

• Interprovincial Red Seal certification is required, however Heavy Duty Mechanic certification is considered an asset.
• Completion of a supervisor training program is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in an industrial setting.
• Experience with SAP is preferred.

Skills:

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and work well with others in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, coach, influence and collaborate with others to build effective working relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Software skills in MS Office products.

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
• Two free individual return tickets from Thompson to Winnipeg every year for personal and leisure travel
• On site Gym Facility
• Relocation Assitance

Why Thompson

Often referred to as the "Hub of the North," Thompson is a city deeply intertwined with the mining industry, particularly due to its rich deposits of nickel. Our presence in Thompson includes significant mining and milling operations that extract and process nickel ore from the surrounding deposits. These operations are central to Thompson's economy, providing employment and supporting local businesses. The company's ongoing investments in the region highlight Thompson's importance in our broader operational strategy to improve life and transform the future.

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 Manitobans Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Pay Grade: 17V

Apply by: December 13, 2024

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