Mine Maintenance Supervisor - Labrador City, Canada - Vale

Vale

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Labrador City, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Job Title:
Mine Maintenance Supervisor

Ready to evolve an industry?

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.

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 Mine Maintenance department is responsible for the maintenance on all mobile equipment at the Voisey's Bay Mine Site.

The department attends to a variety of surface and underground equipment including but not limited to Dozers, Excavators, Haul Trucks, Drills, Loaders, Jumbos, Bolters, LHD's, etc.

Additionally, the department is responsible for supporting the entire light vehicle fleet including Pick-Up Trucks, Semis, Forklifts, and other equipment.

The Mine Maintenance department is comprised of highly skilled Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians, Automotive Technicians, Truck and Transport Technicians, Welders, and Engineers.

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 a
Mine Maintenance Supervisor to join our
Mine Maintenance department in
Voisey's Bay, NL. This is a permanent position based out of our
Surface Mine Maintenance Heavy Duty Shop.

_This position is based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This position is on a two week on, two week off rotation__._**Reporting to the Mine Maintenance Superintendent, the Mine Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the safe and effective supervision and planning of both surface and underground mobile equipment servicing and repair. The Mine Maintenance Supervisor will work with the Mine Maintenance Team to develop the maintenance plans and will be responsible for their execution. The Mine Maintenance Supervisor will lead a team of unionized company and contract maintenance personnel, including heavy equipment maintenance technicians, wash bay attendants, machinists, and welders.

Additionally, in this position, you will:

Lead the maintenance team in the timely and efficient upkeep of Voisey's Bay fleet of mobile surface and underground mining equipment, prioritizing safety, sustainability, and operational efficiency.
Oversee the troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repair processes for heavy and light mining equipment strict adherence to all safety, environmental, and technical standards.
Provide technical support and expertise to the team, offering guidance during complex maintenance tasks and fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement.
Cultivate a strong culture of safety by actively involving the team in safety programs and ensuring compliance with all policies and regulations.
Efficiently schedule and oversee a diverse team of maintenance personnel to optimize equipment availability and minimize downtime, aligning maintenance activities to support company objectives and production goals.
Collaborate with the planning team to maintain preventive maintenance schedules and manage repairs, ensuring equipment is kept in peak operating condition.
Promote effective teamwork and communication across all levels of the organization, ensuring team members possess the necessary skills and training for their roles.
Lead and conduct daily morning meetings to discuss priorities, safety topics, and operational updates, ensuring a cohesive and informed workforce.
Manage maintenance contractors, ensuring external teams meet Vale's standards and effectively support maintenance objectives.
Conduct incident investigations, maintain detailed maintenance records, and support departmental improvements to boost oper