Senior Designer

Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is growing?

Who We Are

• We are a global mining company dedicated to safely delivering nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals essential for the world’s energy transition.
• Our mission is to improve lives and shape a better future together.
• From utensils to cellphones to satellites, our operations simplify daily life and enhance connectivity. Our metals are integral to life-saving medical equipment and the electric vehicles driving the fight against climate change – our work truly matters.
• Join our diverse team of 15,000 talented individuals committed to transforming critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development in countries like Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. We invite you to use your skills with us and contribute to something meaningful and enduring.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Senior Designer to join our Engineering and Reliability team Long Harbour

This is a permanent hybrid position, working a 4x10s schedule (Monday to Thursday OR Tuesday to Friday) or on a Monday to Friday schedule working primarily from the St. John’s or LH Office

As a Senior Designer, you will provide innovative engineering design solutions to operating and maintenance problems via drafting and design for the Engineering design team according to Vale standards and safe operating procedures. The incumbent will be responsible for completing drafting and design for typical engineering projects for both mines and surface plants.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Complete drafting and design for Engineering projects for both mines and surface plants (including simple calculations)
• Prepare design packages for operations, maintenance, and capital projects, utilizing good design practices and considering risk, while minimizing costs (Engineer will approve all designs)
• Effectively schedule, prioritize, and manage tasks to meet commitments with customers.
• Conduct site surveys / field verifications, collect data, and take measurements
• Create, search for, review and check engineering drawings
• Define design parameters, develop workplans, and select minor equipment
• Consult with vendors, complete tender and construction reviews, and work through FEL process
• Solve problems that arise during the design process to keep the engineering job on time and on budget
• Participate in all required safety training and apply the principles of HomeSafe during daily tasks.
• Be proficient in creating and redlining P&IDs, Piping ISOs, and other work for various disciplines (ie, structural details, instrumentation segment diagrams, electrical single lines, etc), using MicroStation (both 2D and 3D), and 3D piping modelling using Smart 3D

About You

Education:

• Diploma in Engineering Technologist

Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years

Skills:

• Computer Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Outlook; knowledge of Excel is required. Working knowledge of SAP is a benefit. Knowledge of other ERP systems and PowerBI is an asset.
• Drafting Skills: Must possess the ability to scale drawings, create or revise drawings, and reserve and archive drawings.
• Experience in some Electrical and Structural drafting/design will be considered an asset
• System Knowledge – Knowledgeable in one or more design software (MicroStation and Smart 3D)
• Numeric Logic – Proficient use of spreadsheets. Understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
• Communication skills / demonstrated skills in time management and in conflict management. Ability to work in high paced environment with competing demands and priorities

What We Offer You

• 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
• A Bus Service departing from the St. John’s vicinity

Why Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada’s easternmost province, is known for its rugged coastline, rich cultural heritage, and significant natural resources. The province’s economy is bolstered by a robust mining sector, where our operations play a crucial role. At Long Harbour, we operate a state-of-the-art processing plant, which refines nickel concentrate from the Voisey’s Bay mine into finished nickel, copper, and cobalt products. This plant is a cornerstone of our commitment to value-added processing in Canada. Meanwhile, the Voisey’s Bay mine, located in Labrador, is one of the world’s most substantial nickel deposits. It provides high-quality nickel, copper, and cobalt, essential for the 21st century economy.

Include to Transform

At Vale Base Metals, 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 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 critical 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.

Pay Grade: H01

Apply by: Wednesday October 30th 2024

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