Specialist

**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 NDE Specialist to join our Engineering team in Sudbury. This is a permanent position covered under the Collective Agreement between Vale and the Local 2020-05 United Steelworkers.

As a NDE Specialist you will provide cost effective non-destructive examination services to plant operations, plant maintenance, plant engineering and Engineering Services within Sudbury, ON. NDE is required by legislation, engineering specifications and by the plant personnel, to achieve safety, production and maintenance targets and schedule.

**Additionally, in this position you will**:

- Conduct inspections in both field and shop environments.
- Analyze results, provide recommendations, and ensure compliance with codes and standards.
- Calibrate, test, and adjust instruments while reviewing internal procedures.
- Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering personnel to clarify scope and expectations.
- Maintain technical records, prepare reports, and communicate findings effectively.
- Uphold personal and workplace safety while managing tools, supplies, and training needs.

**About You**

**Education**: Technical College Diploma in a maintenance related field (technical trades)

**Experience**: 5 yrs experience performing NDE inspections

**Skills**:

- CGSB Level 1 UT, Level 2 PT and MT and CWB W178.2 Level 1
- Reporting, NDE instruments, training and coaching, Internal standards.
- Spreadsheet, statistical analysis, trigonometry
- Codes and standards, acceptance criteria, calibration standards

**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
- Relocation Assistance

**Why Sudbury**

Greater Sudbury is a vibrant city in northeastern Ontario, renowned for its rich mining history and significant role in Canada's mineral production. The city sits atop one of the world's largest and oldest meteorite impact sites, the Sudbury Basin, which is exceptionally rich in nickel, copper, and other critical minerals that are needed for the green economy. The mining sector is a cornerstone of Sudbury's economy, driving both employment and economic growth, and Vale Base Metals plays a pivotal role in this regard. Our commitment to the community is as deep as our mines.

**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 Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

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