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 Power Transmission and Distribution Superintendent to join our Energy & Power Department in Sudbury. The role is a permanent position for an existing vacancy.
As a Power Transmission and Distribution Superintendent, you will drive results through leadership, standardized work practices, and continuous improvement. The position is responsible for monitoring and reducing process variation, identifying improvement opportunities, and collaborating with Managers, Supervisors, and cross-functional teams to optimize technical, social, and commercial systems. The role also ensures compliance with all regulatory, company, and operational requirements while supporting the achievement of business, maintenance, and project objectives.
Additionally, in this position you will:
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Safety, Health, Environment & Compliance – Provide safety leadership, promote a Zero Harm culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead risk management and incident investigation activities.
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Electrical System Reliability – Oversee the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of high-voltage electrical systems and implement asset management strategies to optimize performance and minimize risk.
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Maintenance Strategy & Execution – Lead the planning, scheduling, and execution of maintenance programs, ensuring safe, cost-effective work delivery and effective outage management.
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Leadership & Workforce Development – Coach, mentor, and develop electrical teams while building technical capability, succession plans, accountability, and continuous improvement.
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Capital Projects & Technical Support – Provide technical leadership for capital projects, system upgrades, commissioning activities, and major maintenance initiatives.
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Asset Performance & Continuous Improvement – Monitor asset health and reliability metrics, investigate root causes, and implement sustainable improvements to safety, reliability, and cost performance.
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Financial & Resource Management – Manage operating and capital budgets while optimizing labor, contractor, and material resources to meet business objectives.
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Contractor & Stakeholder Management – Oversee contractor performance and collaborate with operations, engineering, regulators, utilities, and other stakeholders to support organizational goals.
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Emergency Response & System Restoration – Lead emergency response and power restoration efforts while developing contingency plans to ensure electrical system resilience and business continuity.
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Governance & Standards – Maintain and continuously improve electrical standards, procedures, and asset management practices to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry requirements.
What We Offer You
- 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, 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 online
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Online training and career development opportunities
About You
Education:
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Electrical Engineering Technologist Diploma or Electrical Engineering degree.
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Electrical trade certification as 309A or 442A.
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Professional Engineering (P.Eng) designation would be considered an asset.
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Powerline Technician or Protection and Control certifications would also be an asset.
Experience:
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8–10 years of progressive experience in electrical maintenance and operations, including high-voltage power systems and utility-scale electrical infrastructure.
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5+ years of leadership experience managing maintenance personnel, contractors, and multidisciplinary technical teams.
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Strong technical expertise in high-voltage substations, transmission and distribution systems, transformers, switchgear, protection and control systems, and power system operations.
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Proven experience in maintenance execution, work management, asset reliability, continuous improvement, and root cause failure analysis.
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Comprehensive knowledge of electrical safety regulations, electrical codes, mining regulations, power system protection, testing, condition monitoring, and industry best practices.
Skills:
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Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
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Strong knowledge of maintenance, asset management, and operational excellence principles.
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Effective decision-making and problem-solving abilities in high-risk and fast-paced operational environments.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
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Experience managing unionized workforces, contractors, and external service providers.
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Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills.
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 defense. 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.
Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.
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.
Pay Grade: 15V
Minimum Starting Salary: $120,000
Apply by: July 30, 2026
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