Manager, Mines Technical Services - Jobs in Thompson, MB

Job Description

Who We AreWelcome 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.With over 60 years of experience as a top nickel producer in Manitoba, the Thompson Mine and Concentrator has a strong future in northern Manitoba. Located in the heart of the northern boreal region, the Thompson Nickel Belt is still considered one of the world’s most promising resources.The OpportunityThe Manager of Mines Technical Services for the Thompson Operations will lead a group of technical staff responsible for providing all Thompson Operating mines with technical execution, mine planning and scheduling including on site geology. Incorporating mine reliability and operating requirements, along with geology, ground control, seismic risk management, ventilation, capital planning, construction, and all other mine requirements, the Manager of Thompson Mines Technical Services is responsible for identifying and supporting long term mine engineering study work, rolling 24 month production and development schedules, mid and short range mine planning through the Remote Services Office, day to day technical execution work while also providing the mines with resource estimates, grade control services and drilling programs to support the mine design, planning and execution processes within.Additionally, in this position you will:

• Supervise, manage, develop, mentor and evaluate the Mines Technical team. This includes supporting the EIT Program across the Thompson Mines as well as the development of other technical staff career progression
• Accountable for the safe technical services execution work to support operations production and cost targets including risk management
• Accountable for the work and safety of the technical team responsible for execution of the mine plan, including surveying, ventilation, ground control QA/QC, microseimic technology, geology and stope planning.
• Develop and collaborate with the Integrated business planning, operations, reliability, geology, ground control, Risk management and ventilation teams on the capital and operating planning and scheduling for the Thompson Mines. This includes planning and scheduling the 5 year plan to weekly plans including the 24 month period and the 3 month plan.
• Review and validate the key drivers for the creation of the Thompson Mines operating budgets
• Collaborate with the North Atlantic In-Mine Exploration team to develop the strategic exploration plan within all Manitoba mines to optimize and prioritize drilling resources that ensure mine resources and reserves are identified for inclusion in the Life of Mine Plan (LOMP)
• Collaborate with the North Atlantic Mines Technical Services team to create and implement processes, systems and standards in the Thompson Mines
• Actively support the Thompson Mine expansion Project group

About You

• At minimum a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Expertise in underground mine design, mine engineering, geology, scheduling and a high level of understanding of underground mining activities.
• A proven problem solver with leadership, mentoring, team building and motivation skills. Ability to facilitate change, with a sense of urgency and constantly looking for what is best for the company.
• Knowledge and proficiency in resource, and reserve estimations, geostatistics, minerology and metallurgy.
• Skilled in mineral finance, understanding EBITDA, simple and free cash flow, budget drivers, annual budgeting cycles, cutoff policies and NPV.
• Knowledge of engineering planning software (Mine 2-4D, EPS, MineCAD, Deswik, Vulcan)
• Understanding of mining standards and guidance documents
• Understanding of underground mining methods and infrastructure design.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products to include Datamine, Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.

How can Vale grow your careerThe Manager of Mines Technical Services is a management position that will allow the right candidate to shape our mining operations as well as a team of direct reports. Additionally, Vale Canada offers a series of benefits including:

• Competitive salary
• Participation in our Employee Family Assistance Program
• Online leadership training opportunities
• Opportunities to advise and oversee the design, budget and construction of new mines and expansions

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.Comments:Please be advised that only those applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted.Vale is an equal opportunity employer,Vale is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Manitobans Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.Quick Apply

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