Mobile Maintenance Planner (Fixed-Term)

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 Mobile Maintenance Planner (Fixed- Term) to join our Integrated Planning Team in Voisey’s Bay, Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. Relocation to the Province of Newfoundland & Labrador will be required for this role.

The role is an on-site position, working a 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off rotational schedule. This is a 12 month-fixed term position.

As a Mobile Maintenance Planner, you will develop maintenance plans and schedules for mobile equipment at the Voisey’s Bay Mine Site while incorporating safe working condition criteria, production targets, and forecasting the appropriate resources to complete the work. Your experience and skills will aid the maintenance team to stay focused and on track with the scheduled short- and long-term plans.

Additionally, in this position you will:

- Manage the work order screening process and review work requests and prioritization of work.

- Create accurate plans for the scheduling and maintenance personnel for weekly, monthly, and long-term maintenance schedules (including major components).

- Assist the maintenance supervisor in expediting repair parts for equipment breakdowns.

- Monitor and adjust stocked parts inventory levels and manage direct charge parts.

- Coordinate and schedule maintenance contractors.

- Assist in the development of Mobile Maintenance budgets.

What We Offer You

- Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan

- 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

- Chartered flights within Newfoundland & Labrador

- 24/7 access to a fully stocked cafeteria with balanced meals prepared by our culinary team

- Access to recreational facilities and social activities (cardio/weight room, gymnasium, music room, movie theatre, etc.)

- Accommodations are equipped with cable TV, internet, and unlimited long-distance calling

- All Personal Protective Equipment is provided upon hire. Employees are given a safety boot allowance and receive a 100% reimbursement for prescription safety glasses

About You

Education:

- An Interprovincial Red Seal in Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, Truck & Transport Mechanic, Automotive Service Technician, or another applicable mobile trade is preferred.

- A college diploma in Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, Truck & Transport Mechanic, Automotive Service Technician, another applicable mobile trade or post secondary education with a mechanical focus is required.

Experience:

- Minimum of 2 years of mobile maintenance planning experience in a mining environment is required.

- Previous experience with SAP is required.

- Experience in the maintenance and repair of mobile equipment.

- Experience in dealing with contract services and manufacturer representatives.

Skills:

- Strong knowledge and experience in Operations and Maintenance systems, processes, and facilities.

- Excellent organizational 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.

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 their Vale Indigenous Employment Coordinator.

Pay Grade: H01

Apply by: Monday, February 16th, 2026

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