September 7, 2011 Full-Time

Mines and Mill Relief Electrical Planner

Vale

Thompson, Manitoba , CANADA

Job Description

Vale’s base metals business is a leading producer of nickel, copper, cobalt and precious metals, headquartered in Toronto, Canada. We have been operating for over 100 years, and in that time, we have set the standards in safety, business performance and innovation. The base metals business has over 12,000 employees worldwide and is committed to mining excellence and the pursuit of sustainable growth by operating with respect for the natural environment and being an ethically and socially responsible company. From working in mining operations around the world to our inventive Research & Development facilities, and all the exciting careers in between, Vale is in the business of possibilities.

Vale – Manitoba Operations in Thompson, Manitoba is a fully integrated mining, milling, smelting and refining facility producing more than 100 million pounds of plating grade nickel annually. We also produce copper, cobalt and other metals for use by industry.

Also known as the Hub of the North, the City of Thompson is set among numerous pristine lakes in the ruggedly beautiful Canadian Shield. It is a hospitable and growing city that serves as a commercial, industrial, financial, entertainment, educational and health centre to north central Manitoba.

We are searching for:

Mines and Mill Relief Electrical Planner

The Planner will provide timely and accurate electrical planning of requested work in concert with the requirements of both operating and maintenance functions. This full-time position is based in Thompson Manitoba, and the main responsibilities are filling in for existing electrical planners.

Accountabilities:

Assemble ready to execute job packages.
Review the status of work orders to prioritize planning activities for approved work orders within area of responsibility on a daily basis.
Ensure the identification of resource requirements and readiness for execution prior to the date required for the work to be completed.
Encourage contribution of planning details from those expected to complete work.
Incorporate crew input into planning packages for work execution.
Identify and escalate all critical issues that threaten the successful planning of work orders to meet completion deadlines.
Improve the efficiency of the planning process by developing and using standard jobs as templates.
Ensure that all work packages comply with applicable legislation, standards, policies and procedures.

Education:

The ideal candidate should possess: – A Journeyperson Electrician Class H Qualification, and/or Journeyperson Electrician Red Seal with 3 years field experience.

Experience:

Applicant should have 3 years work experience in Maintenance Supervision, Maintenance Planning or a closely related discipline in a heavy industrial or mining environment.

Knowledge and Skills:

Understanding of computerized work management systems.
Understanding Asset Management concepts and systems.
Strong computer skills.
Ability to schedule, prioritize and manage tasks with minimal supervision.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of codes, ability to read prints and schematics.

All applications must be received at www.valejobs.com. Please be advised that only those applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted.

Vale is an equal opportunity employer.