Senior Process Engineer

Location: St. John's

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 Process Engineer to join our  Technical  team in Long Harbour, NL. Relocation to Newfoundland & Labrador will be required for this role.

The role is a permanent on-site position, working a 4x10 (Monday to Thursday) or 5x8 (Monday to Friday) schedule at the Long Harbour Operations site.

As a Senior Process Engineer, you will work collaboratively with the Technical, Engineering and Operations Departments and cross-functionally with all other areas of the plant to complete tasks in the area of accountability in the execution of the overall production plan.

The Senior Process Engineer will assist with a wide variety of tasks related to technical and operational support for Long Harbour Operations as well as study aspects of operational efficiency and quantify and develop strategies for mitigating risks. In addition, you will perform analysis, troubleshooting, optimization, process and engineering data collection, quality monitoring, performance evaluation, mass balance preparation and plant operation coordination/planning.

Responsibilities

Assist in the diagnosis of technical problems related to the plant’s operation, and complete metallurgical test work to support recommendations.

Work to improve and support safety systems and identify, quantify, and develop strategies for mitigating risks with various business units.

Monitor plant system production performance and integrity; communicate with the various groups to ensure processes are in place to sustain and build production capability and to meet targets outlined in the business plan.

Lead improvement projects with operations, technical services and other support groups focused on efficiency improvement, cost savings, and capacity improvement.

Provide mentoring, training, and coaching to Engineers in Training, peers and colleagues.

Prepare technical reports and presentations.

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)

Flexible work arrangements

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 to Long Harbour departing from the St. John’s vicinity

About You
Education

An undergraduate degree in Chemical, Process or Metallurgical Engineering is required.

Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation with PEGNL is required.

Experience

8 years of total experience is required, with 4 years as a P.Eng.

Working knowledge and experience in a hydrometallurgical processing plant is an asset.

Skills

Knowledge in design of experiment and utilities systems.

Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills.

Able to build and maintain…