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 an Assistant Shift Engineer to join our Site Services Team in Voisey’s Bay, Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation.
This is a permanent on-site position, working a 2 week on, 2 week off rotation.
As an Assistant Shift Engineer, you will be responsible for operating Power Generation Facilities with a Registered Pressure Plant under direction of the Shift Engineer and supervision of the Chief Power Engineer. Your experience and skills will ensure that the power plant’s generators, boilers, and auxiliaries are operated at a world class standard.
Additionally, in this position you will:
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Perform hourly and daily checks of the various systems within the power plant and the remote emergency generation locations and monitor this data looking for anomalies and direct or perform the necessary maintenance to resolve the problem.
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Perform all minor maintenance required to keep the main diesel generators and boilers operating at maximum efficiency. This will include oil and filter changes, minor tune-ups, fluid sampling, heating system maintenance and all other maintenance as required.
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Perform all housekeeping duties required to maintain a clean and safe working environment in and around the power plant and the emergency generator locations. This will include such things as: cleaning floors and walls, wiping down engines and boilers, painting, cleaning the control room and proper storage of tools and supplies.
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Lockout Power Plant and associated equipment as per Standard Operating Procedures and verifying Zero Energy.
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Ensure that effective safety and environmental procedures, government regulations, and operating procedures are followed in their area of responsibility as well as segregate hazardous materials in preparation for shipping offsite.
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Fill-in for the Shift Engineer and/or the Chief Power Engineer when required.
What We Offer You
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Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
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Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
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Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, flex health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
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Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental)
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Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
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Employee Family Assistance Program
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Virtual Healthcare
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Online training and career development opportunities
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Relocation Assistance
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Chartered flights within Newfoundland & Labrador
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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:
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A Newfoundland & Labrador 3rd Class Power Engineering Certificate is required.
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A Newfoundland & Labrador 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate may be considered depending on progression towards a 3rd class ticket.
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Post Secondary education in Mechanical Engineering is considered an asset.
Experience:
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Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role.
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Previous experience working in a remote mine site would be considered an asset.
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Experience with Maintenance Systems (i.e., SAP).
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Experience working in an Automated Power Plant.
Skills:
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Good understanding of diesel fuel transportation, storage and handling rules, and regulations.
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Working knowledge with all Microsoft Office Products.
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Must have a good understanding of the Safety & Environmental policies and procedures ensuring work is conducted accordingly.
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Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
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Strong problem-solving 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 Aboriginal Employment Coordinator.
Employees engaged by the Company must be lawfully able to work for the Company in the country where the role is located. The Company does not provide immigration, work permit, or permanent residence sponsorship or assistance.
Vale uses artificial intelligence to screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position.
Apply by: Sunday June 7th, 2026.
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Interested applicants must submit their application online at https://vale.eightfold.ai/careers.
