Sampler Co-op Student - Jobs in Greater Sudbury, ON

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Want to work with leading technologyWho We Are:Welcome to Vale in Canada. As a leader in the mining industry, our responsibility is to positively impact our people, communities and the environment. We value our workforce and offer continuous training and career development opportunities for our people.Vale is a global leader in the production of iron ore and one of the largest producers of nickel. Active in Canada for over 100 years, Vale employs nearly 6,000 people across our corporate office in Toronto and sites in Manitoba, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador. Applying the latest technologies to sustainably produce nickel, copper, cobalt, platinum group metals, gold and silver is at the heart of what we do.With our global headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and approximately 125,000 employees in over 30 countries, Vale is constantly growing and changing. We invite you to be part of our evolution.Our Sudbury Operations have been in existence for more than 100 years. With five mines, a mill, a smelter, a refinery and nearly 4,000 employees it is also one of the largest integrated mining complexes in the world. Sudbury is also home to several administrative sites serving both the Ontario Operations as well as all our North Atlantic Operations.Our Team:The Central Lab processes approximately 6000 samples per month from various areas including but not limited to the Smelter, Mill, Nickel Refinery, Acid Plant, Environmental, and OEMP. We maintain a strong presence as a top-quality service provider to our internal Vale customers regarding their process quality, health monitoring, and research initiatives. At the Central Lab, we are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment, where all employees feel valued, strong, safe, situated, and supported.The OpportunityWe are currently seeking a Sampler Co-op Student to join our team in Sudbury. This is a fixed term position, 4 months duration, starting in May 2023.The student will provide sample preparation services to various customer groups within Sudbury operations, by preparing samples for physical testing, chemical analysis, accounting and material control.Accountabilities:Perform routine sample preparation following established procedures on a wide variety of samples using sample preparation techniques and equipment (e.g. crushers, sub-sieve sizing, pulverizers, dust hoods, analytical balances, drying ovens, moisture analyzers)

• Operate sample preparation equipment.
• Perform physical tests such as screen analysis, moisture determinations, bulk density, and percent solids.
• Logs samples and record information in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Operate service truck to transport samples around and between plant properties on public highways.
• Comply to Quality Management System and ISO 17025 Accreditation requirements as they pertain to sample preparation.
• Read and understand instructions, procedures, manuals, and administrative guidelines
• Provide basic information and answer routine queries from customers, analysts and supervision.
• Actively participate in activities related to the execution of the departmental Safety Plan

About YouEducation:

• Currently enrolled in a Science College or University Program (Co-op)

Requirements:

• Demonstrate good written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 products; Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook

How can Vale grow your careerThis position is an opportunity that will allow the right candidate to gain valuable practical geological experience, knowledge and be a part of shaping our mining operations. Additionally, Vale Canada offers a series of benefits including:

• Competitive salary
• Online training opportunities
• Participation in our Employee Family Assistance Program

Difference Makes All the DifferenceAt 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 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 our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.Deadline to Apply: January 31, 2023Quick Apply

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