Industrial Mechanic

Location

Port Colborne, ON | Canada

Job description

Join Vale today. Continuously learn throughout your career.

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.

Applying the latest technologies to sustainably mine the critical minerals that power electric vehicles, build renewable energy solutions, and help develop life-saving medical equipment is at the heart of what we do.

We invite you to be part of our evolution.

Our Team

The Industrial Mechanic / Millwright is a part of the Maintenance Department which is integral for employee safety and Vale's long-term operating strategy. Members of this team work across different locations to ensure all systems are functioning accurately. Team members are also involved in the development of long-term and short-term maintenance initiatives, practices and procedures.

The Port Colborne Refinery was commissioned 100 years ago on the shore of Lake Erie. Raw materials and finished products from Vale's Sudbury and Newfoundland and Labrador operations are transported to Port Colborne for processing.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking Industrial Mechanics / Millwrights to join our Maintenance Department in Port Colborne, Ontario. This is a permanent position.

• To install, dismantle, assemble, construct, erect, move, replace, inspect, adjust, maintain and repair mechanical and process equipment and structures throughout mines and plants.
• To install, inspect, service and test hoisting ropes and shaft conveyances.
• Align with work safety policies and safety regulations.

About You

Fully Licensed Tradesperson:

• Trade Certification:
  • A valid Industrial Mechanic / Millwright (433A) trade Certificate of Qualification for the province of Ontario.
  • OR
  • A valid Steamfitter (307A) trade Certificate of Qualification for the province of Ontario.
• Experience: At minimum, 3 years of industrial experience is preferred.

Skills:

• Experience in fabricating, installing and maintaining pressure piping, fiberglass, solvent welded, and natural gas systems including piping systems is preferred.
• Experience installing and maintaining boilers and compressors is preferred.
• Experience installing, maintaining and repairing hydraulic equipment, mechanical drives, conveyor systems, overhead cranes, pumps and equipment alignment is preferred.
• Oxy acetylene cutting and burning, and mechanical blueprint reading would also be an asset.

The Industrial Mechanic / Millwright is a maintenance position that will allow the right candidate to shape our mining operations. Additionally, Vale Canada offers a series of benefits including:

• Competitive salary
• Attractive pension and benefits
• Desirable incentive program
• Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation, flex, sick, parental)
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion and career growth
• Grow your career in a large and global company, and mining industry leader
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Online training and career development opportunities

Include to Transform

At Vale, 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 Vale 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 essential 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 its 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.

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their application online at or by clicking Apply below. Please attach a copy of your trade license.

We appreciate your interest in being a part of the team though only those applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted.

Apply by: March 18, 2024

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