Senior Electrical Engineer

1 month ago


ThompsonNicola Regional District, Canada Vale Base Metals Full time
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 have a proud history of mining in Manitoba. Our operations in Thompson, with two operating mines, is located in the awe-inspiring heart of the northern boreal region. It has a strong future in mining and milling, with an ongoing mission to grow as a safe, prosperous, and sustainable nickel producer.

We invite you to be part of our evolution.

Our Team:

The Engineering, Maintenance & Reliability team is accountable for the overall asset reliability and asset life cycle performance for Manitoba Operations. This role is key in ensuring the integrity & Reliability of all Electrical assets in Manitoba Operations.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Engineering, Maintenance and Reliability Team based in Thompson, Manitoba. Acting as the technical authority for the electrical engineering discipline, supporting capital projects, maintenance strategy development, asset life cycle cost optimization, bad actor elimination program, while ensuring high standard of safety and integrity for our electrical assets.

Additionally, in this position you will:
Acting as a delegate for the Electrical Superintendent as required.Provie technical direction for complex electrical engineering designs and guide other design personnel.Conduct complex engineering studies and field inspections and prepare relevant reports.Complete, approve, and review complex engineering estimates, drawings, calculations, functional specifications, data sheets, equipment specifications, scopes of work, front end loading (FEL) studies and detailed design packages.Mentoring and coaching of other electrical engineering team members.Ensure in house Vale engineering design standards are updated and maintained.Interact regularly with the plants and mines as a subject matter expert providing technical guidance.Assist plant and mine personnel with scope development for projects.Provide reviews of consultant\u2019s work performed on assigned Vale engineering projects.Act as the Electrical Technical Authority for the Thompson OperationsApply mature engineering knowledge and exercises leadership, mentoring and training to other design personnel.Assume professional responsibility for engineering work, including the work of others under your technical direction.Effectively schedule, prioritize and manage tasks to meet commitments with customers. Function as the team leader/member of single discipline and multi-discipline engineering projects. Coordinate activities and resources within own area of responsibility.
About You

Education:
Batchelor of Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution. Eligible for registration as a licensed professional engineer with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba.
Experience:
Minimum of 8 years of experience in a heavy industry such as Mining, Pulp & Paper or Oil & Gas.Leadership experience will be considered as an asset.
Skills:
Robust knowledge of electrical systems including power distribution, motor controls including soft starters & VFDs, transformers, motors, including maintenance and testingExperience with industrial control systems and instrumentation will be considered beneficial for this position.Experience in planning and estimating engineering hours for projects.Proficiency writing equipment specifications and construction scopes of work.Understanding and application of risk assessment and process hazards review processesFamiliarity with the latest codes, acts, regulations and up to date on technology and developments in the electrical field.Ability to influence and promote the high reliability culture within the organization.

How can Vale grow your career?

The Senior Electrical Engineer is a critical technical position that will allow the right candidate to grow their career in our mining and exploration activities in Canada. 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\u2019s 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.Opportunities to advise and oversee the design, budget and construction of new mines and expansions.
Why Thompson

Thompson is known as the \"Hub of the North.\u201d The town was developed in the 1950s around our mine and is now a thriving community. Our home boasts a close-knit and involved community with a vibrant arts and music scene and is known for its hospitality and welcoming nature.

Thompsonites, as we call ourselves, are always ready to welcome new people to town and excited to share its gems with them. Above all, the main draw to Thompson is its unspoiled wilderness filled with waterfalls and wildlife, making it the perfect place for the adventurous soul. From the Northern Lights to ice fishing, skating, skiing, hockey, sledding, hunting and every winter sport you can imagine, if you love the outdoors, Thompson is the perfect place for you and your family.

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.

Interested applicants must submit their application online at .

Grade: F5T

Apply by: JUne 30th, 2024.

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