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Underground Mine Controller
2 weeks ago
**Who We Are**
Welcome to Vale in Canada. As a leader in the mining industry, our responsibility is to positively impact our people, communities and the environment. We value our workforce and offer continuous training and career development opportunities for our people.
Our open-pit mine and concentrator in Voisey's Bay - Vale's only fly-in/fly-out operation in Canada - produces nickel-cobalt-copper concentrate and copper concentrate. An underground expansion will see a transition to a leading edge underground mine extending the life of the mine until 2034. Our state-of the-art facility in Long Harbour is the first nickel processing plant in the world to use hydrometallurgy technology to produce Plating RoundsTM from hard rock (sulphide) concentrate, with low carbon footprint compared to traditional smelter technology. A team of employees across the province provide support to the Newfoundland and Labrador Operations.
**The Opportunity**
We are currently seeking an **Underground Mine Controller** to join our **Underground Operations** **Department** in **Voisey's Bay**.
This permanent position is based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This position is shift work, days/nights, on a 2 week in/2 week out rotation.
As an **Underground (UG) Mine Controller**, you are the principal point of contact between the supervisors and the shift scheduler. Working from the Mine Operations Centre, the UG Mine Controller is responsible for the startup and shut down of the fixed equipment, as well as monitoring of paste fill, ground movement, and equipment for underground mining activities including sump levels, ventilation flows, and gas levels.
The UG Mine Controller is also responsible for ensuring adherence to the mine plan on a shift by shift basis and will be the main point of communication between the supervisors in the field for any deviations in the plan. The UG Mine Controller will provide feedback, guidance and status of mine activities to the Shift Scheduler.
In this position, you will:
- Be responsible for mining operations optimization, start-up/shut-down, adjusting set points and monitoring the process;-
- Communicate with Mine Personnel requesting feedback and assistance as required and providing guidance on process;-
- Communicate with maintenance personnel to coordinate the startup and shutdown of equipment for issues and troubleshooting;-
- Provide feedback to supervision on equipment issues for follow up with maintenance;-
- Coordinate emergency services in the emergency response plan for the underground mines;-
- Provide telemetry information monitoring and appropriate response to issues;-
- Provide input into the control room log;-
- Play a central role in coordinating emergency services in the emergency response plan for the UG mines;-
- Support Operations and Maintenance Leadership in delivering the Execution Plan safely and on schedule every shift;-
- Monitor all UG fixed equipment including surface fresh air and exhaust fans;-
- Monitor mobile equipment information collected through the equipment monitoring system.**About You**- Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent;-
- 6+ years in a coordination role for mining activities;-
- Ability to interpret real time information from multiple sources and respond with appropriate action;-
- Solid understanding of maintenance processes in an underground environment;-
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced working environment with tight deadlines;-
- Exceptional communication and organization skills;-
- Strong computer skills, proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite.**What **W**e **O**ffer **Y**ou**- 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's reasons (vacation, sick, top up for maternity/parental).-
- All Personal Protective Equipment is provided upon hire. Employees are given a safety boot 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.**Difference Makes All the Difference**
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 Vale 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 essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or