Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is transforming the future?
Who We Are
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.
The Opportunity
We are currently seeking a Senior Engineer, Mechanical to join our Clarabelle Mill team in Sudbury, Ontario. This is a permanent position.
As a Senior Engineer, Mechanical you will be responsible for delivering engineering services and technical advice and optimizing the asset efficiency of crushing, concentrator, tailings and water plant equipment and facilities.
Additionally, in this position you will:
- Be accountable for promoting and compliance with Vale's Health, Safety, and Environmental standards
- Provides technical guidance for engineering design, analysis and recommendations on strategic investment in equipment, technology, and initiatives to optimize asset value
- Plan and manage business cases, material, cost and timing estimates, reports and specifications for equipment and infrastructure
- Develop the asset strategy, identifying asset criticality to the business, setting service strategy based on performance required, and driving reliability and cost-effective lifecycle management. Identify critical spares and recommend stock levels Provide technical assistance in field troubleshooting, repair of equipment and risk assessment and investigate mechanical failures.
- Develop maintenance standards, schedules and programs and provide guidance on-site to maintenance planning and execution team
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
About You
Education:
- Undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering required.
- Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng.) is an asset.
- Certified Maintenance Reliability Professional (CMRP) and/or Maintenance Management Professional (MMP) certification is preferred.
Experience:
- 5+ years of maintenance, reliability and/or engineering experience
- Experience with equipment maintenance execution and work management processes in mineral processing plants is preferred
- Strong experience with Failure Investigations, development and implementation of effective solutions to reduce looses
- Experience with inspection of installation, modification and commissioning of infrastructure and equipment
- Experience in conducting research into the feasibility, design, operation and performance of mechanisms, components and systems
- Experience with FMEA,RCM and managing metrics such as Availability, Utilization, Productivity (OEE), MTBF and MTTR
Skills:
- Software skills in of MS Office products and CMMS systems (SAP).
- Strong analytical, planning, organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Why Sudbury
Greater Sudbury is a vibrant city in northeastern Ontario, renowned for its rich mining history and significant role in Canada's mineral production. The city sits atop one of the world's largest and oldest meteorite impact sites, the Sudbury Basin, which is exceptionally rich in nickel, copper, and other critical minerals that are required for modern technologies such as AI and defence. The mining sector is a cornerstone of Sudbury's economy, driving both employment and economic growth, and Vale Base Metals plays a pivotal role in this regard. Our commitment to the community is as deep as our mines.
Include to Transform
At Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people can act like owners, being their authentic selves and empowering them to deliver results. Vale Base Metals 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.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.
Employees engaged by the Company must be lawfully able to work for the Company in the country where the role is located. The Company does not provide immigration, work permit, or permanent residence sponsorship or assistance.
Vale uses artificial intelligence to screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position.
Pay Grade: F5T
Minimum Starting Salary: $100,000
Apply by: June 4, 2026
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