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 Mechanical Maintenance Planner to join our Mechanical Maintenance Team in Long Harbour, NL.
The role is a permanent on-site position, working a 4x10s Monday to Thursday schedule at our Long Harbour Operations Site.
As a Senior Mechanical Maintenance Planner, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning and scheduling of maintenance projects and ensuring that all activities are executed efficiently and in alignment with organizational objectives. Your experience and skills will have a strong focus on project management, resource allocation, and coordination among multiple departments to achieve timely and successful completion of maintenance initiatives.
Additionally, in this position you will:
- Coordinate the development and implementation of maintenance schedules, ensuring adherence to established timelines and standards in correspondence with site scheduler and controllers.
- Support the execution of maintenance projects and preventive maintenance programs by collaborating and communicating with cross-functional teams ensuring ensure seamless execution of the project.
- Monitor project progress and adjust schedules as necessary to address changing priorities and resource availability as well as facilitate effective communication and collaboration between maintenance, operations, engineering, procurement, and external vendors.
- Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
- Manage and prioritize backlogged work orders, balancing immediate operational needs with long-term strategic goals.
- Lead project meetings and serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders involved in maintenance planning and execution.
- Actively monitoring project progress and making necessary adjustments to schedules to address changing priorities and resource availability.
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
- Relocation Assistance
- A Bus Service departing from the St. John’s vicinity
About You
Education:
- Post secondary education is required in a mechanical discipline.
- Preference may be given to a Bachelor of Engineering Degree or Engineering Technologist Diploma.
- An Interprovincial Red Seal may be considered.
- A Project Management Professional (PMP) designation would be considered an asset.
Experience:
- Minimum 8 years of work experience in Maintenance Planning, Maintenance Supervision, or a closely related discipline in a heavy industrial or mining environment.
- Previous experience coordinating major maintenance activities is required.
- Experience with CMMS such as SAP for project controls would be considered an asset.
Skills:
- Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong understanding of fixed plant asset repairs and maintenance processes.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional teams and complex project priorities.
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 Vale Base Metals’ integrated operations play a crucial role.
At Long Harbour, we operate a state-of-the-art processing plant, which refines nickel concentrate from Vale Base Metals’ Voisey's Bay mine, located in Labrador, into 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 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 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.
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.
Pay Grade: F5T
Apply by: Tuesday, June 30th, 2026
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