Electrical Maintenance Planner

Vale Base Metals; Newfoundland and Labrador; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Defined Contribution Pension package

Comprehensive benefits package

Leave for personal reasons

Employee Family Assistance Program

Virtual Healthcare

Relocation Assistance

Online training opportunities

Job summary

A leading global mining company in Newfoundland and Labrador is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Planner for its Long Harbour site. This permanent position supports the Maintenance Teams in planning and scheduling, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years of experience in a heavy industrial environment and relevant electrical qualifications. This role offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of work experience in Maintenance Planning or Supervision in a heavy industrial or mining environment.
• Experience in coordinating significant maintenance activities is an asset.
• Familiarity with Long Harbour Operations or similar processing facilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive planning and scheduling support to Maintenance Teams.
• Develop detailed maintenance and construction plans for electrical infrastructure.
• Ensure that all work packages adhere to established safety and quality standards.
• Contribute to maintenance shutdown planning strategies.

Skills

Proficient in SAP

MS Office

Power BI

P6

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Post secondary education in electrical discipline

Bachelor of Engineering Degree or Engineering Technologist Diploma

Interprovincial Red Seal

Project Management Professional (PMP) designation

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Power BI

P6

Job description

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 UK, 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 an Electrical Maintenance Planner to join our Electrical Maintenance Team in Long Harbour, NL. The role is a permanent on-site position, working a 4x10s Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday schedule at our Long Harbour Operations Site. As an Electrical Maintenance Planner, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive planning and scheduling support to the Maintenance Teams at the Long Harbour Operations while working collaboratively with operations and other departments to ensure optimal utilization of labour, materials, and equipment. This position develops detailed maintenance and construction plans for electrical infrastructure across the site. Your experience and skills will play a key part in supporting both short‑term and long‑term maintenance strategies and contribute to the overall reliability and performance of assets.

• Ensure that all work packages are in accordance with established safety policies and procedures and adhere to all Vale quality control standards where required.
• Track work package estimates against actual values with respect to resources, materials, and cost for continuous improvement purposes and ensure that all costs are allocated properly.
• Continuously improve material selection, work practices, and planning processes through effective use of established procedures to improve the efficiency and quality of planned work packages.
• Provide guidance and instruction as appropriate when working with the Material Coordinators to requisition parts, follow-up with procurement, and prepare job kits for planned jobs.
• Attend and contribute to the weekly business routines defined within the planning and scheduling work management process which would include the weekly pre-scheduled meeting as well as the 7-21 work order form log priority setting meetings.
• Contribute to Maintenance Shutdown planning strategies identifying and prioritizing future maintenance requirements, tracking the project and cost controls, and working with operations, engineering, maintenance and outside contractors to ensure successful and safe execution.

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)
• 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 departing from the St. John’s vicinity

About You

Education

• Post secondary education is required in an electrical discipline.
• Preference may be given to a Bachelor of Engineering Degree or Engineering Technologist Diploma.
• An Interprovincial Red Seal may be considered.
• A Project Management Professional (PMP) designation would be considered an asset.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of work experience in Maintenance Planning, Maintenance Supervision, or a closely related discipline in a heavy industrial or mining environment.
• Previous experience coordinating major maintenance activities or shutdowns would be considered an asset.
• Previous experience with project controls, tracking, costing, budgeting, etc. would be considered an asset.
• Familiarity with Long Harbour Operations or similar processing facilities would be an asset.

Skills

• Proficient in SAP, MS office, Power BI, and P6.
• A strong understanding of RCAs and of industrial electrical systems, including low‑ and medium‑voltage distribution, protection systems, motors, drives, and control circuits.
• Analytical, problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Flexible and adaptable, able to respond to changing roles and environment in a positive and constructive manner while managing multiple priorities.
• Able to build and maintain strong positive relationships across multiple work groups.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Why Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada's easternmost province, is known for its rugged coastline, rich cultural heritage, and significant natural resources. The province's economy is bolstered by a robust mining sector, where Vale Base Metals’ integrated operations play a crucial role. At Long Harbour, we operate a state‑of‑the‑art processing plant, which refines nickel concentrate from Vale Base Metals’ Voisey’s Bay mine, located in Labrador, into nickel, copper, and cobalt products. This plant is a cornerstone of our commitment to value‑added processing in Canada. Meanwhile, the Voisey's Bay mine is one of the world's most substantial nickel deposits. It provides high‑quality nickel, copper, and cobalt, essential for the 21st century economy.

Include to Transform

At Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people can act like owners, being their authentic selves and empowering them to deliver results. Vale Base Metals 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 critical 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. Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities. Employees engaged by the Company must be lawfully able to work for the Company in the country where the role is located. The Company does not provide immigration, work permit, or permanent residence sponsorship or assistance.

Pay Grade: H01

Apply by: Tuesday, April 14 th , 2026

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