Sr Engineer

Vale Base Metals; Thompson; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Benefits

Paid leave

Safety culture

EAP

Job summary

Vale Base Metals invites applications for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Central Engineering team in Thompson, Manitoba. This permanent role involves delivering technical leadership on electrical and control systems across mines and plants, with regular travel to underground operations.

The successful candidate will provide innovative engineering solutions, mentor team members, and offer direction to external consultants and construction contractors, while staying current with codes

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Eligible for registration as a licensed Professional Engineer with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Electrical Engineering in an industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on electrical and control systems for Vale Manitoba Operations.
• Mentor and guide other Central Engineering team members and external consultants/contractors.
• Lead power system studies and ensure compliance with codes and best practices.

Skills

Power distribution

Motor controls

VFDs

Transformers

Electrical testing

Power system studies

Industrial control

Risk assessment

Mentoring

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Professional engineer licensure eligible

Job description

Who We Are

Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is growing? 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.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Central Engineering team based in Thompson, Manitoba. This is a permanent position.

The position involves regular trips to underground mines and to the various surface plants.

As a senior member of the Central Engineering team, the Senior Electrical Engineer will provide technical expertise on electrical and control systems within Vale's Manitoba Operations. The Senior Engineer will provide innovative engineering solutions, technical support to operating plants and mines, technical direction to external engineering consultants & construction contractors and will also provide technical guidance and mentoring to other members of the Central Engineering team.

About You

Education

• An Engineering Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Eligible for registration as a licensed professional engineer with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba.

Experience

• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of (10) ten years of experience in the Electrical Engineering field.
• Experience in an industrial work environment is a requirement.
• Familiar with latest codes, acts and regulations and keeps abreast of technology and latest developments in his/her design field.
• Experience in leadership.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems including power distribution, motor controls including soft starters & VFDs, transformers, motors, including maintenance and testing.
• Strong knowledge on performing power system studies.
• Knowledge and experience with industrial control systems and instrumentation is highly desirable.
• Understanding and application of risk assessment and process hazards review processes.

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

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 Manitobans Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Pay Grade: F5T

Apply By: August 31, 2026

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