Senior Engineer, Infrastructure / Mining

Job summary

The Senior Engineer will manage and optimize underground mine infrastructure systems such as dewatering, ventilation, and backfill to ensure alignment with the 3-Year Mine Plan. They are responsible for driving transformation, developing cost estimates for capital projects, and ensuring all engineering activities adhere to safety and regulatory standards.

Job details

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 Senior Engineer, Mining / Infrastructure to join our Mines Technical Services team at Creighton Mine in Sudbury. This is a permanent position. As a Senior Engineer, Mining / Infrastructure, you will work with mine operations and technical disciplines to make sure that our mines have the required infrastructure/mine systems to achieve current and long term mine plans. The successful candidates will be responsible for driving transformation and ensure the mine infrastructure systems are developed and operated in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner. Additionally, in this position you will: Anticipate and propose solutions to current and potential infrastructure risks. Modelling/estimating the capacities of the mine infrastructure systems (dewatering, ventilation, backfill, air/water) and ensure they can meet the forecasted demand of the 3-Year Mine Plan (3YP) Integrate recommended infrastructure designs from the Long-Range Planning group Identify opportunities to optimize existing mining footprint. i.e. Decommission infrastructure and systems and optimize for Capex and Opex. Identify, scope and cost mining infrastructure systems and annual capital development construction to achieve 3YP Develop Capex and Opex profile estimates for infrastructure and mine systems expansions projects. Coordinate the engineering input, including and not limited to project review for the project tollgate and maturity assessments and ensures follow-up actions are completed. Review proposed infrastructure solutions to confirm general conformance with related regulations, policies, standards, and guidelines. Provide feedback on any gaps or opportunities to ensure continuous improvement. Safety & Continuous Improvement: Embed safety into all engineering activities in alignment with the MTS Safety Plan, while identifying opportunities to improve safety, productivity, and cost efficiency. Infrastructure, Utilities & Water Management: Maintain and update mine level and section prints; manage infrastructure systems (drainage, pumping, backfill, air, LTE) and support the Water Management Program and related investigations. 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 About You Education: Bachelor’s degree in appropriate Engineering Discipline (Mechanical, Mining, Electrical). P.Eng. designation is required. Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience with designing and planning sandfill, water, compressed air, mechanical, and/or electrical systems Experience working within organizations and influencing stakeholders without direct authority Skills: A strong understanding of underground mining systems and infrastructure. Experience in modelling mining systems (e.g., ventilation, water, power, backfill, etc.). Substantial experience working onsite. Good communication and organization skills. Experience in the following areas is beneficial: Pre-feasibility and feasibility studies 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 required for modern technologies such as AI and defence. 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 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. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities. Vale uses artificial intelligence to screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position. Pay Grade: The candidate's experience will determine placement within the pay band Minimum Starting Salary: $100,000 Apply by: November 4, 2026 #ValeBaseMetals

What you’ll do

The Senior Engineer will manage and optimize underground mine infrastructure systems such as dewatering, ventilation, and backfill to ensure alignment with the 3-Year Mine Plan. They are responsible for driving transformation, developing cost estimates for capital projects, and ensuring all engineering activities adhere to safety and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mining, or Electrical Engineering and possess a P.Eng. designation. A minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in designing and planning mining infrastructure systems is required.

Benefits

• Variable annual incentive plan
• Defined contribution pension package
• Health coverage
• Dental coverage
• Flex accounts
• Disability plans
• Optional insurances
• Vacation
• Personal leave
• Sick leave
• Parental leave
• Employee family assistance program
• Virtual healthcare
• Online training
• Career development opportunities

Listed skills

• Project management · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Technical Reporting · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Underground mining systems
• Infrastructure design
• Mine planning
• Ventilation modelling
• Water management
• Backfill systems
• Project management
• Capex estimation
• Opex estimation
• Stakeholder influence
• Engineering design
• Safety compliance
• Continuous improvement
• Technical reporting
• Regulatory compliance
• Communication
• Planning
• Operations
• Influencing Without Authority
• Feasibility Studies
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Artificial Intelligence
• Organizational Skills
• Economics
• Economic Growth
• Robotics
• Investigation
• Construction
• Electrical Systems
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Ventilation
• Technical Services
• Underground Mining
• Virtual Health
• Compressed Air
• Water Resource Management
• LTE (Telecommunication)

Job areas

• Engineering
• Energy
• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Infrastructure Engineer
• Mining Engineer
• Mining Engineers, Metallurgists and Related Professionals
• Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

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