Power Line Technician

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**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.

**Our Team**

The Powerline Technician is integral for employee safety and Vale's long-term operating strategy. Members of this team work across different locations to ensure transmission and distribution of high voltage power systems are functioning accurately. Team members are also involved in the development of long-term and short-term maintenance initiatives, practices and procedures.

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.

**The Opportunity**

We are currently seeking a **Powerline Technician** to join our **Power Department** in **Sudbury**, **Ontario**. This is a permanent position.

As a Powerline Technician, you will be responsible for the transmission and distribution of high voltage power to all Vale owned mines and plants. Your experience and skills will contribute to scheduled or emergency repairs, installation, inspection, and preventative maintenance work. Additionally, in this position, you will:

- Install, dismantle, construct, calibrate, inspect, maintain, adjust, modify, repair and test power transmission and distribution lines, substations, transformers, communication circuits and related equipment in plant and inter-plant maintenance and construction.
- Operate and maintain plant equipment and auxiliaries safely and efficiently.
- Follow Established Company Healthy, Safety, and Environment policies and procedures.
- Respond to emergency situations as required.
- Report deviations to established procedures.
- Document work performed.
- Align with work safety policies and safety regulations.

**About You**

**Fully Licensed Journeyperson**:

- **Trade Certification**: Powerline Technician (434A).
- ** Experience**: 3 or more years of industrial experience is preferred.

**Skills**:

- Knowledge of EUSA Safety rules, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ontario Electrical Safety Code and all other applicable legislation required.

**How can Vale grow your career?**
- Competitive salary
- Attractive pension and benefits
- Desirable incentive program
- Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation, sick, top up for maternity/parental)
- 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

**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 any other personal consideration that makes us different.

Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across its 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.

We appreciate your interest in being a part of the team though only those applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted.