Metallurgy Specialist

Labrador, NL, CAN

ID: 1088332

Job Description

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.

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 Metallurgy Specialist to join our Technical Services team in St. John’s, NL. Relocation to Newfoundland & Labrador is required for this role.

This is a permanent position, working a Monday to Friday schedule in St. John’s, with monthly travel to the Voisey’s Bay Mine Site.

As a Metallurgy Specialist, you will be the primary technical resource for the Concentrator operations, offering expert guidance on process fundamentals and supporting performance optimization. You will lead the development and integration of new technologies and process improvements that align with our safety standards, business goals, and evolving customer needs.

Additionally, in this position you will:

- Oversee production accounting and quality control systems to ensure accurate reporting and reliable process evaluation.

- Develop and coordinate plant trials and metallurgical test programs, including process modeling and simulation to support optimization initiatives.

- Provide technical input and direction throughout feasibility studies, from early evaluation to process commissioning.

- Deliver targeted training and coaching to operations staff and peers to strengthen technical capabilities.

- Stay current with emerging metallurgical technologies and recommend opportunities for evaluation and potential adoption at Voisey’s Bay.

- Plan and execute technical investigations in collaboration with internal and external experts, ensuring safe and timely delivery of results.

- Build and maintain strong networks with universities, vendors, engineering firms, and other industry partners to support innovation.

- Participate in hazard and safety reviews, offering process chemistry and metallurgy expertise to guide follow-up actions and risk mitigation.

About You

Education:

- Undergraduate Degree in Engineering, Metallurgy, Chemistry or a related discipline.

- P. Eng designation and/or Lean Six Sigma green/black belt would be an asset.

- Master’s Degree in Engineering is preferred.

Experience:

- A minimum of 8 years’ experience in this field or a related area.

- Technical expertise in Extractive Metallurgy/Mineral Processing is strongly preferred.

Skills:

- Leadership in safety practices and behaviors.

- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear reports and collaborate effectively within technical teams.

- Ability to develop mass balances and knowledge of process simulation tools.

- Experience with expansion and/or commissioning, start up, and ramp up of mineral processing plants.

- Specific process technical expertise – fundamentals and practical/ hands-on aspects.

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)

- Flexible work arrangements

- 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

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 our operations play a crucial role. At Long Harbour, we operate a state-of-the-art processing plant, which refines nickel concentrate from the Voisey's Bay mine into finished 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, located in Labrador, 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 feel comfortable to be themselves. Vale 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.

Vale recognizes the Impacts and Benefits Agreements with the Innu Nation and the Nunatsiavut Government in which Innu and Inuit workers have first preference for employment at the Voisey’s Bay Mine Site. This is guided by an adjacency principle that first gives preference to those who live on the coast of Labrador, followed by those residing in the rest of Labrador, those residing on the island of the province, followed by the rest of Canada.

Next, priority will be given to Newfoundland and Labrador residents. We also welcome those who are willing to relocate back home and those looking to make NL their permanent home.

Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Innu Nation members and Nunatsiavut beneficiaries can submit their application to the Vale Indigenous Affairs team.

Pay Grade: F4T

Apply by: Tuesday, August 26th, 2025

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