Divisional Supervisor

Vale • Thompson, MB

29d • Onsite

About The Position

We are Vale Base Metals – a global supplier of the critical minerals transforming the future.
With industry-leading reserves of copper and nickel in Canada, Brazil, and Indonesia, and state-of-the-art infrastructure in the U.K., Canada, and Japan, VBM delivers a secure and responsible supply of high-quality products to customers across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
Global demand for critical minerals is growing exponentially. From energy to aerospace, batteries to magnets, robotics to artificial intelligence, a secure and responsible supply of critical minerals is fundamental to power modern technologies. And at Vale Base Metals, we are transforming our business to provide a secure and responsible supply of these minerals.
Join our diverse team of 13,000 talented individuals committed to providing mineral security to a world in transition. We invite you to put your skills to work, driving meaningful and enduring change while enjoying a rewarding career.
We are currently seeking a Divisional Supervisor to join our Engineering/Tech Services group in Thompson, Manitoba.
The role holder will provide direct supervision and leadership to the Mine Engineering team in Thompson, MB that will ensure the mine plans are based on sound engineering principles that meet or exceed all safety, production and cost requirements.
Are you ready to provide direct supervision and leadership to the Mine Engineering team in Thompson, MB, ensuring mine plans are built on sound engineering principles and consistently meet or exceed safety, production, and cost requirements?

Requirements

• Technical Diploma in Mining or related discipline or,
• High School diploma with strong skills in math and computer usage.
• Minimum of 5 years Mine Technical Services experience is required.
• Underground mine design, mining engineering, scheduling, and high level of understanding of underground mining activities.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with spreadsheet manipulation in Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of engineering planning software (Deswik) is an asset.
• Knowledge of cash flow modeling techniques and mineral economics is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of mining proposals for identified ore zones through all study phases to ensure future mine projects are appropriately scheduled and resourced as per the Life of Mine Plan.
• Provide ongoing technical support to meet the Mine annual plan and objectives, seek opportunities for continuous improvements, and lead or participate in implementation teams.
• Assist with the yearly Mine Operating Budget Process and contribute to cost improvement initiatives.
• Emphasize safety in all planning aspects, ensure safe conduct, proper identification of existing openings in development areas, post all safety notices, and promote the Safe Production program.
• Assist section coordinators with scheduling all mining activities to ensure timely execution and support uninterrupted production flow.
• Maintain Key Performance Indicator charts, provide monthly reports, support Operations and the Integrated Operation Schedule process (IOS), deliver underground services and prints daily, track data and KPI reports, and supervise the Mine Engineering technical group, identifying and coordinating required training for employees.

Benefits

• 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
• Fully Equipped, on site gym facility Include only if applicable (Thompson).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED