Vale Base Metals

Superintendent, Civil/Structural

Superintendent, Civil/Structural
Notice info
LocationGreater Sudbury, ON
Job Typefull time
On-site
Mining

About This Job

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

Superintendent, Civil Structural Engineering

to join our

Central Engineering

team in Sudbury, Ontario. This is a permanent position.

The role is the division’s structural expert, having both experience and understanding of mining infrastructure including standards and codes. As part of the role regular trips to underground mines and to the various surface plants as well as periodic travel to other Vale North Atlantic facilities within Canada will be required.

As a

Superintendent, Civil Structural Engineering

, you will be responsible to provide civil and structural engineering services to Vale’s various plants and mines as well as to supervise a group of engineers and designers producing scope of work and civil and structural engineering packages. Excellent leadership skills are required as is the capacity for producing and overseeing innovative engineering solutions to operating and maintenance problems.

Additionally, in this position you will:

Lead a team of design personnel to complete complex engineering designs and studies

Provides technical direction for complex civil/structural engineering designs and guides other design personnel.
Responsible for integrity of designs produced under their technical direction and legally approves drawings as per the Professional Engineers Act.
Apply sound engineering knowledge and ensure all designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and regulations, and are economically feasible.
Complete, approve, and review complex engineering estimates, drawings, calculations, functional specifications, data sheets, equipment specifications, scopes of work, Front End Loading (FEL) studies and detailed design packages.
Mentoring and training to design and engineering personnel.
Ensures in-house Vale structural engineering design standards are updated and maintained.
Highlight structural issues and make recommendations based on field inspections and audits and prepare the relevant reports.
Interact regularly with the plants and mines as subject matter expert providing technical guidance.
Provide reviews of consultants’ work performed on assigned Vale engineering projects.
Acts as the Structural Technical Authority for the Sudbury Operations.
Makes recommendations on actions to be taken to address MOL orders and deficiencies
Provide direction and assistance in identifying infrastructure areas that require repair, replacement, modification, or removal from service.


About You Education:

Engineering Degree in Structural Engineering with a Professional Engineering designation preferred.


Experience:

Excellent leadership skills.
Robust knowledge of structural design and analysis for various types of structures.
Strong knowledge of steel, concrete, masonry, and timber design.
Knowledge of various mining, smelting, and refining, structures.
Experience in planning and estimating engineering hours for design projects.
Proficiency writing equipment specification and construction scopes of work.
Understanding and application of risk assessment and process hazards review processes.
Familiarity with the latest codes, acts, regulations, and up to date on technology and developments in the design field.
Ability to work independently to achieve outcomes with minimum supervision.
Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of programs (Excel, Word, Power BI).


Skills:

Strong knowledge of structural design and analysis for various types of structures including steel, concrete, masonry and timber design.
Strong knowledge of various mining, smelting and refining, structures.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of programs (Excel, Word and Power Point).
Knowledge of SAP or ERP solutions software is highly desirable and experience as Project Engineer and/or knowledge on CAPEX/OPEX project execution is highly desirable


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

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 needed for the green economy. 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 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.

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

Pay Grade:

15V

Apply by:

June 3, 2025

#ValeBaseMetals

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