Underground Mine Operator 2

Job Title: Underground Mine Operator 2

Do you want to work in a leading-edge Underground Mine?

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 Underground Mine Operator 2’s to join our Underground Mine Operations team in Voisey’s Bay, NL.

This is a permanent position based at the Voisey’s Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly out operation, with a two week on, two week off rotation.

Reporting to the Underground Mine Operations Supervisor, the Underground Mine Operator 2 is responsible to perform the support functions in the underground mining operation within the below areas.

The Underground Mine Operator 2 is a classification within the progression plan, in which employees will have the opportunity to develop skills and experience for advancement.

Shotcrete, Construction, Backfill

• Stope prep (dump walls, ventilation, etc.).

• Install, advance and maintain paste fill services.

• Perform fill placement.

Haulage

• Operate Development Scoop in a safe and efficient manner.

Development

• Operate Development Scoop & Mechanized Rock Bolter in a safe and efficient manner.

Production (Drill & Blast)

• Perform Mobile Bulk Blasting.

About You

Education

• Minimum Grade 10 secondary school or equivalent is required.

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) has partnered with Vale Newfoundland and Labrador to create an alternate pathway for those interested in pursuing a career in the mining industry. Applicants who do not meet the minimum education requirements outlined above may complete a Test of Workplace Essential Skills (TOWES). Please visit https://www.cna.nl.ca for more information on the assessment preparation and offerings.

To be considered for employment, applicants must successfully complete the TOWES assessment prior to submitting their application. The Individual Score Report must be submitted with the application to be considered.

Experience

• 6+ years’ experience working in an underground mining operation using mechanized equipment.

• Demonstrate a concern for Safety, Health and Environment.

• Knowledge of safe work practices and standard operating procedures.

• Ability to recognize hazards within an industrial workplace and understands role in assessing/managing risk.

• Strong ability to work cooperatively within a team environment.

• Demonstrate initiative and follow instruction.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary and Site Premiums.

• Opportunity to earn an annual Employee Bonus and Underground Mines Incentive.

• 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).

• 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.

• Personal Protective Equipment provided upon hire, safety boot allowance, & 100% reimbursement for prescription safety glasses.

• Employee Family Assistance Program.

• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth.

• Exposure to advanced mining technology and state of the art mechanized underground equipment.

• 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 March 17th, 2024.

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