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SalaryJob Title: Integrated Operations Scheduler
Who We Are
Welcome to Vale. 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 Base Metals is one of the world's largest producers of high-quality nickel and an important producer of copper and responsibly sourced cobalt. With headquarters in Toronto, Canada, and operations in Newfoundland & Labrador, Ontario, Manitoba, UK, Indonesia, and Brazil, we are delivering the critical building blocks for a cleaner, greener future.
Applying the latest technologies to sustainably mine the critical minerals that power electric vehicles, build renewable energy solutions, and help develop life-saving medical equipment is at the heart of what we do.
We invite you to be part of our evolution.
Our Team
Our Newfoundland and Labrador Operations are an integrated mining, milling, and processing operation. Nickel concentrate from the fly-in, fly-out Voisey’s Bay operation is shipped to our state-of-art Long Harbour Processing Plant where it is refined into low-carbon and high-purity nickel rounds, cobalt rounds and copper cathodes.
The Opportunity
Vale recognizes the Impacts and Benefits Agreements with the Innu Nation and the Nunatsiavut Government in which Innu and Inuit workers have first preference for employment at the Voisey’s Bay Mine Site. This is guided by an adjacency principle that first gives preference to those who live on the coast of Labrador, followed by those residing in the rest of Labrador, those residing on the island of the province, followed by the rest of Canada.
Next, priority will be given to Newfoundland and Labrador residents. We also welcome those who are willing to relocate back home and those looking to make NL their permanent home.
We are currently seeking an Integrated Operations Schedulerto join our Integrated Operations Team in Voisey’s Bay. This permanent role is based at the Voisey’s Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation, on a 2 week in/2 week out rotation.
As an Integrated Operations Scheduler, you will be responsible to continuously improve the work team performance through effective use of established processes as defined at the mine. As an Integrated Operations Scheduler you will be accountable for developing an integrated 12-week short range schedule and supporting conflict resolution and escalation of decisions in the week of execution. You will also be applying work breakdown detail to the primary mining activities and levelling resources to remove instances of over allocation.
In this position, you will:
Support the development of the integrated 12 week execution schedule as per the production requirements of the business plan;
Add and manage additional details to the week +1 to +3 plan, ensuring work isn’t included in the schedule if planning is not complete;
Support resolution of scheduling conflicts on behalf of the Integrated Operations Superintendent by assessing production requirements and proposing conflict solutions;
Work in chosen scheduling platform ~80% of time to schedule all tasks;
Monitor effectiveness of Integrated Operations Scheduling systems and processes and recommend improvements to the Mine Manager / Superintendents;
Integrate input(s) from Operations, Engineering, Maintenance and Logistics into the planning schedule to meet the mine commitments;
About You
Education
Undergraduate degree or College diploma in a related field;
Engineering degree in a related discipline would be an asset;
Experience & Skills
4+ years of operations and scheduling for underground mining or a similar industry;
Experience using scheduling software and SAP;
Working knowledge of multiple processes within a mining environment;
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced working environment with tight deadlines;
Exceptional communication and organization skills;
Strong computer skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
What We Offer
Competitive Salary and Site Premiums.
Chartered flights within Newfoundland & Labrador.
24/7 access to a fully stocked cafeteria with balanced meals prepared by our culinary team.
Access to recreational facilities and social activities (cardio/weight room, gymnasium, music room, movie theatre, etc.).
Accommodations are equipped with cable TV, internet, and unlimited long-distance calling.
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.
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 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 our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.
Apply
Interested applicants must submit their application online at https://vale.eightfold.ai/careers. Innu Nation members and Nunatsiavut beneficiaries can also submit their application to their Vale Aboriginal Employment Coordinator.
Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation to enable you participate in our recruitment process, please email us at vnlrecruitment@vale.com.
Deadline to Apply
Sunday, April 7th, 2024.
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