consulting mining engineer

Vale Base Metals; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vale Base Metals is looking for a Senior Engineer, Reliability, to improve asset performance in Greater Sudbury. This role involves complying with safety standards, overseeing reliability programs, and collaborating across teams to enhance efficiency. Candidates should have a degree in engineering, 5+ years of experience, and familiarity with metrics management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in maintenance, reliability, or engineering.
• Preferred certifications: CMRP and/or MMP.
• Experience with equipment maintenance and failure investigations.

Responsibilities

• Promoting and ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Implementing and managing a reliability program to enhance business value.
• Addressing asset reliability issues and standardizing methodologies.

Skills

FMEA

RCM

metrics management

Education

Undergraduate degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

MS Office

CMMS systems (SAP)

Job description

Title posted on CareerBeacon - Senior Engineer, Reliability

Posted on June 26, 2025 by Employer details Vale Base Metals

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Job details

Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is growing? Who We Are: 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. Our metals are integral to many aspects of daily life and are used in medical equipment and electric vehicles. Join our diverse team of 15,000 talented individuals committed to transforming critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development across various countries.

The Opportunity: We are seeking a Senior Engineer, Reliability in Sudbury, Ontario. This permanent position involves improving asset performance by implementing and optimizing the availability and reliability of milling, tailings, and water plant facilities.

Responsibilities include:

• Promoting and ensuring compliance with Vale's Health, Safety, and Environmental standards
• Implementing and managing a reliability program encompassing systems, processes, procedures, and standards to enhance business value
• Addressing asset reliability issues and standardizing methodologies for asset uptime
• Collaborating with management to ensure compliance and risk mitigation
• Recommending strategic investments in equipment, technology, and initiatives
• Developing asset strategies using tools like RCM and FMECAs
• Identifying critical spares and advising on stock levels
• Working with operations, maintenance, and project teams to determine operating standards and maintenance plans

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in mechanical or electrical engineering
• Preferred certifications: CMRP and/or MMP
• 5+ years of experience in maintenance, reliability, or engineering
• Experience with equipment maintenance, failure investigations, and infrastructure inspection
• Skills in FMEA, RCM, and metrics management (OEE, MTBF, MTTR)
• Proficiency in MS Office and CMMS systems (SAP)

Location: Greater Sudbury, ON

Workplace: On site

Salary: $32.00 to $81.00 per hour

Terms: Permanent, full-time, immediate start

Advertised until: July 26, 2025

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