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Lead, Project & Shutdown Management

Who We Are

Welcome to Vale Base Metals. 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 is a global leader in the production of iron ore and one of the largest producers of nickel. Active in Canada for over 100 years, Vale employs nearly 6,000 people across our corporate office in Toronto and sites in Manitoba, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador. Applying the latest technologies to sustainably produce nickel, copper, cobalt, platinum group metals, gold and silver is at the heart of what we do.

Our Sudbury Operations have been in existence for more than 100 years. With five mines, a mill, a smelter, a refinery and nearly 4,000 employees it is also one of the largest integrated mining complexes in the world. Sudbury is also home to several administrative sites serving both the Ontario Operations as well as all our North Atlantic Operations.

Our Team:

The Projects & Services team is integral to employee\u2019s safety and Vale\u2019s long-term operating strategy. Members of this teamwork across different operations to ensure fixed and mobile assets are functioning reliably. Team members of this team are involved in the planning and safe execution of projects from inception to handover to the plants.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a\u202fLead, Project & Shutdown Management\u202fto join our\u202fSurface Plants of Smelter complex Project Execution\u202fdepartment in\u202fSudbury, ON. This is a\u202ffull time position.

The Project & Shutdown Management Lead will lead projects ($15-25M annually) assigned by Project & Shutdown Superintendent\u202fincluding the\u202fmanagement and co-ordination of all activities from project studies through approval, execution\u202fand handover to the Project Owner. This includes management of detailed engineering design,\u202fprocurement,\u202fproject controls,\u202fsystems,\u202fconstruction\u202fsupport and management services for individual projects.

They will execute work using project management framework in a streamlined and effective manner and work\u202fin partnership\u202fwith\u202frespective\u202foperations and\u202fsupport area (reliability,\u202fengineering,\u202fenvironmental, legal, procurement) to ensure efficient and safe execution of scope, schedule,\u202fbudget and quality.\u202fTo assist in the requisitioning of parts & services associated with the project, as well as to create\u202fwork orders, operations and manage the Schedule associated with Project and Shutdown work in\u202fSAP. This includes collaborating with relevant site schedulers to ensure work is integrated into the\u202fschedule and major events calendar. They will also work with Site operational planning teams to create the Master Schedule for the plant shutdowns.

Additionally, in this position you will:
Execute approved projects and shutdowns final execution including related commissioning/operational readiness. Supervise Vale employees, construction coordination and technical support personnel required to provide project support during project execution. Integrate work execution with Project Engineer(s) and Project Controls Coordinator(s) in line with optimized project and shutdown processes.\u202f Work with Site operational planning teams to create the Master Schedule for the Plant shutdowns.\u202f
Safety
Monitor\u202fand audit compliance to the safety controls, Project Safety Plan and other Vale Standards. Ensure adequate supervision is always provided when execution work is occurring. Supervise the safe execution of field project work (executed by external or internal resources) as required. Develop and implement project safety strategies.
Scope\u202f
Develop and/or coordinate the project charter and the scope of work, work design planning and the execution phase of projects as assigned (Capital, Operating and Planned Maintenance Period). Create work methodology for Risk Assessments (PHRs or JHAs). Provide construction coordination for Capital and Operating project and coordinate service contractor work. Create and manage Field Work Instructions and Contract Change Orders\u202f Coordinate and resolve contract issues with support from peers, Engineering, Contract Management Office, Safety Supervisors and Procurement. Manage contractor Lenel and gate access process for all contracts.\u202f Manage and monitor contractor work approvals, site access, quality, efficiency, qualifications, and safety. Create operations, identifying resources and durations as required to adequately manage the project in SAP. Confirm time on operations as they are executed in order to monitor progress and supervise project work (executed by external or internal resources) as required.
Schedule\u202f
Manage schedule adherence, slippage, and mitigation actions. Routinely forecast adherence to schedule, critical path, slippage, and actions being taken to meet milestones and final completion date. Provide detailed Work Designs (task, JHA\u2019s, materials) to adequately plan and schedule the work in SAP. Lead the development of Shutdown Schedules incorporating all work to be performed during a shutdown, coordinating all site activities.\u202f
Quality\u202f
Ensure adequate contractor audits for quality, qualifications, compliance, invoice auditing. Perform regular field visits to ensure compliance to commissioning, quality, and operational readiness processes. Perform field visits as required to confirm adherence to project schedules and progress payments.
Cost
Supply required information, co-ordinate and monitor funding request packages (AFE/APC/PCR) and follow asset capitalization process. Manage, monitor, and report on project/shutdown cost, cash forecasting and variance. Review and approve Requisitions for services and Service Entry Sheets related to projects. Audit invoices and confirm adherence to contract requirements.\u202f Liaise with Service Procurement Group while managing requisitions and performing technical and commercial evaluations. Liaise with Contract Management Office during continuous service contract scope development. Provide updates to Project Controls Coordinator and Superintendent on additional tasks requiredEnsure project and contract cost estimates are properly calibrated against other projects and contracts, verify that the planned costs in SAP are aligned with estimated project cost.
About You

Education:
A degree in engineering or technical or trades diploma is required. P. Eng designation or P. Tech is preferred but not required. Project Management Professional (PMP) is an asset.
Experience & Skills:
A minimum of 5 years\u2019 experience in project management related role. Experience in a mining environment preferred. Work experience in Tailings and Dams Management preferred. Knowledge and understanding of VPS Technical, project management principles and strategies and strong project management skills is preferred.
What We Offer You
Competitive salary and on-site premiums. Opportunity to earn an Annual Employee Bonus. 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, sick, top up for maternity/parental). All Personal Protective Equipment is provided upon\u202fhire. Employees are given a safety\u202fboot allowance and receive a 100% reimbursement for prescription safety glasses. Employee Family Assistance Program. Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth. Opportunities to grow your career in a large global company, and mining industry leader. 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.

Job Grade: F5T

Apply by: August 1 st , 2024

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