Electrical Design Analyst

**Want to work with leading technology?**
**Who We Are**:
Welcome to Vale in Canada. Our purpose is to improve life and transform the future. We value our workforce and offer continuous training and career development opportunities for our people.

With our global headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and approximately 125,000 employees in over 30 countries, Vale is constantly growing and changing. We invite you to be part of our evolution.

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.

**Our Team**

The Vale Central Engineering group has North Atlantic accountabilities to deliver engineering services for the various Vale mines and plants in the North Atlantic region. The team in Thompson focuses on engineering for our operations located in Thompson, Manitoba.

**The Opportunity**

We are currently seeking an Electrical Designer to join our Vale Thompson, Manitoba Central Engineering Team. This is a permanent staff position based in Thompson, Manitoba.

As the Electrical Designer, you will provide drafting and design services for Vale's Manitoba Operations. The role holder will frequently interact with plant/mine personnel and central engineering team members to produce effective, innovative and safe engineering designs. The role holder reports directly to the Superintendent of Electrical Engineering.

In this position, working under the direct supervision of a professional engineer, you will:

- Demonstrate obsession with safety and risk management. Meet the requirements of all Vale safety practices, procedures and activities.
- Ensure designs meet the requirements of applicable codes, regulations and Vale standards.
- Effectively coordinate assigned engineering work with the operations and maintenance teams at the plants and mines.
- Function as the team leader/member of single discipline and multi-discipline engineering projects.
- Effectively schedule, prioritize and manage tasks to meet commitments made with customer plants.
- Ensure designs produced have been assessed with regards to risk to personnel, equipment and environment.
- Perform basic design calculations to enable preparation of designs/drawings.
- Prepare equipment specifications and participate in equipment selection.
- Prepare engineering drawings conforming to Vale CADD procedures and practices.
- Conduct field investigations in the surface operating plants and underground mines.
- Develop scopes of work, cost estimates and technical feasibility reports.
- Support the development and maintenance of Vale engineering standards.

**About You**

**Education**:

- Post-secondary diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field of study is preferred.
- Eligibility to register as an Electrical Engineering Technologist with the Certified Technicians and Technologists Association of Manitoba (CTTAM) is preferred.

**Experience**:
**Skills**:

- Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Proficiency in working with engineering design software (CAD).
- Experience working with the Canadian Electrical Code. Familiarity with CSA Standard M421, Use of Electricity in Mines, is preferred.
- Experience working with PLC and HMI systems is preferred.
- Experience with motor controls including soft starters and VFDs is preferred.
- Knowledge of electric machines such as transformers and motors is preferred.
- Experience designing power distribution and utilization systems up to 13.8 KV is preferred.
- Excellent oral, written, presentation and communication skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal and teamworking skills. Strong customer service orientation.
- Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work in fast paced environment.

**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)
- Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion and career growth
- Online training and career development opportunities
- Opportunities to grow your career in a large global company, and mining industry leader
- On site Gym Facilities
- Participation in our Employee Family Assistance Program

**Why Thompson**

Thompson is known as the "Hub of the North." 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