Senior Engineer, Infrastructure / Mining

Vale; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive

Pension plan

Health & dental

Vacation & personal leave

Career development

Job summary

Vale Base Metals seeks a Senior Engineer, Mining / Infrastructure for the Mines Technical Services team at Creighton Mine in Sudbury. You will ensure infrastructure systems meet current and future mine plans, driving safe, efficient design and operation.

The role focuses on modelling capacities, integrating designs, and optimizing Capex/Opex while maintaining safety standards and regulatory compliance. Eligible candidates have strong engineering credentials.

Qualifications

• Understanding of underground mining systems and infrastructure.
• Modelling mining systems (ventilation, water, power, backfill, etc.).
• Experience working onsite and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate and propose solutions to infrastructure risks.
• Model/calculate capacities of mine infrastructure systems to meet 3-Year Mine Plan.
• Integrate designs from Long-Range Planning group.
• Identify opportunities to optimize mining footprint for Capex/Opex.
• Scope and cost mining infrastructure systems and annual capital development.
• Develop Capex and Opex profiles for infrastructure expansions.
• Coordinate engineering input and project reviews through tollgates.
• Review infrastructure proposals for regulatory conformance.
• Provide feedback to close gaps and drive continuous improvement.
• Embed safety into all engineering activities per MTS Safety Plan.

Skills

Underground mining systems

Modelling mining systems

Onsite experience

Communication

Organization

Pre-feasibility studies (benefit)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Mining/Electrical

P.Eng. designation

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 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 Engineer, Mining / Infrastructure to join our Mines Technical Services team at Creighton Mine in Sudbury. This is a permanent position.

As a Senior Engineer, Mining / Infrastructure, you will work with mine operations and technical disciplines to make sure that our mines have the required infrastructure/mine systems to achieve current and long term mine plans. The successful candidates will be responsible for driving transformation and ensure the mine infrastructure systems are developed and operated in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Anticipate and propose solutions to current and potential infrastructure risks.
• Modelling/estimating the capacities of the mine infrastructure systems (dewatering, ventilation, backfill, air/water) and ensure they can meet the forecasted demand of the 3-Year Mine Plan (3YP)
• Integrate recommended infrastructure designs from the Long-Range Planning group
• Identify opportunities to optimize existing mining footprint. i.e. Decommission infrastructure and systems and optimize for Capex and Opex.
• Identify, scope and cost mining infrastructure systems and annual capital development construction to achieve 3YP
• Develop Capex and Opex profile estimates for infrastructure and mine systems expansions projects.
• Coordinate the engineering input, including and not limited to project review for the project tollgate and maturity assessments and ensures follow-up actions are completed.
• Review proposed infrastructure solutions to confirm general conformance with related regulations, policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Provide feedback on any gaps or opportunities to ensure continuous improvement.
• Safety & Continuous Improvement: Embed safety into all engineering activities in alignment with the MTS Safety Plan, while identifying opportunities to improve safety, productivity, and cost efficiency.
• Infrastructure, Utilities & Water Management: Maintain and update mine level and section prints; manage infrastructure systems (drainage, pumping, backfill, air, LTE) and support the Water Management Program and related investigations.

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

About You

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in appropriate Engineering Discipline (Mechanical, Mining, Electrical).
• P.Eng. designation is required.

Experience:

• A minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience with designing and planning sandfill, water, compressed air, mechanical, and/or electrical systems
• Experience working within organizations and influencing stakeholders without direct authority

Skills:

• A strong understanding of underground mining systems and infrastructure.
• Experience in modelling mining systems (e.g., ventilation, water, power, backfill, etc.).
• Substantial experience working onsite.
• Good communication and organization skills.
• Experience in the following areas is beneficial: Pre-feasibility and feasibility studies

Why Sudbury

Greater Sudbury is a vibrant city in northeastern Ontario, renowned for its rich mining history and significant role in Canada's mineral production. The city sits atop one of the world's largest and oldest meteorite impact sites, the Sudbury Basin, which is exceptionally rich in nickel, copper, and other critical minerals that are required for modern technologies such as AI and defence. The mining sector is a cornerstone of Sudbury's economy, driving both employment and economic growth, and Vale Base Metals plays a pivotal role in this regard. Our commitment to the community is as deep as our mines.

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.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Vale uses artificial intelligence to screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position.

Pay Grade: The candidate's experience will determine placement within the pay band

Minimum Starting Salary: $100,000

Apply by: November4, 2026

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