January 27, 2012 Full-Time

Planner – Mining

Vale

Thompson , Manitoba, Canada

Company Website: http://www.valejobs.ca

Job Description

Who We Are

At Vale, we believe in innovation as a foundation for our development, to create the mining of the future and achieve our vision of being the biggest and best mining company of the world.

Operating in Canada for over 100 years, we are a leading producer of iron-ore, copper, cobalt and precious metals and the world’s second largest nickel mining company. We aim to grow profitably but only as a safe, high-quality and sustainable mining company.

Are you interested in joining our team of over 6,000 professionals in Canada?

We employ a wide range of occupations from engineers, underground miners and supervisors in Thompson, Sudbury and Voisey’s Bay, to our R&D team from our world class Technology Centre in Mississauga.

The Manitoba Operations, located in Thompson Manitoba was the world’s first fully-integrated nickel mine in which ore is mined, concentrated, refined and shipped to market all from one location. With two operating mines – Thompson Mine and Birchtree Mine – Manitoba Operations has a strong future in mining and milling, with a goal to grow as a safe, high quality, sustainable and long-term nickel producer. Manitoba Operations also has a strong commitment to Zero Harm to its employees, the community and the environment and their mines were awarded the national John T. Ryan trophy for 2011.

Our Thompson, Manitoba site is currently seeking a:

Mine Planner

The Opportunity:

The successful candidate will be a member of the Mines Engineering department at one of our three underground mines providing production planning service to assist the mine operations to safely and efficiently extract ore. The successful candidate must be able to build and maintain these relationships as interaction with other technical staff, supervision, and hourly employees are an important part of the role. The position will involve regular trips underground to visit your area of responsibility

Accountabilities:

Duties of the job will include but are not limited to:

-Design stopes using Vulcan mine design software.
-Production ITH drill hole layout.
-Production blast design including issuing blast letters, clearing and guarding notifications, and holding pre-blast meetings. -Design development for accessing the ore body.
-Ensuring that backfill of stopes is planned and issued.
-Ensuring that ventilation systems are designed and issued for installation in your area.
-Ensure power and drainage systems are designed for your area.
-Economic assessment of stopes.
-Managing projects such as mine improvement and infrastructure replacement.
-Communicate with contractors and construction crews.
-Recommend improvements to engineering designs.
-Know and comply with safety policies and procedures.

Education:

-Post-secondary diploma in Mining Technology or a related discipline with 3 years of mine planning experience, OR
-Secondary school diploma with 5 to 10 years experience in underground mine planning.

Knowledge and Skills:

-Strong computer skills are needed.
-Experience with 3D mine design software (Vulcan preferred – Training will be provided)
-Knowledge and usage of MS Office would be an asset.
-Working knowledge of mine processes and mining methods.
-Knowledge of project management principles.
-Demonstrates safe behavior.
-Demonstrates effective communication skills.

For more information please visit our website at Valejobs.ca.

Vale is an equal opportunity employer.