Vale Base Metals

Vale Base Metals

Chief Ground Control Engineer

Sudbury, ON, Canada · Exec

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About the role

  • We are currently seeking a Chief Ground Control Engineer to join our Mines Technical Services Team at Totten Mine in Sudbury.
  • This role oversees all aspects of ground control duties at an underground mine.
  • The role holder works with an effective ground control team, including Ground Control Engineers, Mine Technician/Technologists and/or Engineers in Training, to provide Ground Control Services to the mine operations.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain safe and stable mine excavations in alignment with geotechnical standards, corporate policies, and legislation.
  • Provide daily technical support for Ground Control and Seismic Risk Management Programs and collaborate with mine-site technical teams.
  • Steward ore reserves and life-of-mine planning, including development of mining plans and ground support systems.
  • Support implementation of new processes and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree in Mining or Geotechnical Engineering (or related discipline).
  • Professional Engineer Designation (P.Eng.) required.
  • A minimum of 8 years of experience in Underground Execution Technical Services.
  • Employees engaged by the Company must be lawfully able to work for the Company in the country where the role is located.

Skills

  • Knowledge of mining standards and guidance documents.
  • Knowledge of engineering planning software (Deswik) is recommended.
  • Strong people leadership skills, including mentoring and coaching skills Strategic thinking and effective decision making.
  • Change management skills and openness to learning and sharing new insights.
  • Building relationships, collaboration and teamwork.
  • Our commitment to the community is as deep as our mines.
  • Vale encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles.

Compensation

  • Update the annual Mine Design Package with input from site departments.
  • Pay Grade: 15V Minimum Starting Salary: $130,000 Apply by: August 6, 2026 ValeBaseMetals

Company info

  • We are a global mining company dedicated to safely delivering nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals essential for the world's energy transition.
  • Our mission is to improve lives and shape a better future together.
  • From utensils to cellphones to satellites, our operations simplify daily life and enhance connectivity.
  • Our metals are integral to life-saving medical equipment and the electric vehicles driving the fight against climate change - our work truly matters.
  • Join our diverse team of 15,000 talented individuals committed to transforming critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development in countries like Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan.
  • We invite you to use your skills with us and contribute to something meaningful and enduring.
  • Include to Transform At Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves.

Equal opportunity

  • equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our 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.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • The Company does not provide immigration, work permit, or permanent residence sponsorship or assistance
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