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 Manager, Central Engineering to join our Technical Services team in St. John’s, NL.
This is a permanent position, working a Monday to Friday schedule, based in St. John’s. Travel to both Long Harbour and Voisey’s Bay locations will be required as part of this role.
As a Central Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of engineering professionals from multiple disciplines for overseeing the development of engineering projects from preliminary economic assessments to execution. This will be completed in a technically viable, cost effective and timely manner. The focus will be engineering interdisciplinary coordination for scope definition/control, and schedule of engineering deliverables to meet Procurement, Construction and Operational requirements.
The Manager will ensure all engineering projects being are completed within budget, on schedule, and meet or exceed the owner's requirements. The incumbent is expected to understand complex engineering projects, participate in engineering site visits, engineering project reviews, design PHRs and HAZOPs, ensuring the adequate level of engineering has been completed and in accordance with the relevant Vale Engineering Standards.
Additionally, in this position you will:
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Lead and manage all engineering functions within the Project Team, including Mining, Processing, Electrical, Mechanical, and Civil disciplines.
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Develop and support direct reports through coaching, performance reviews, progress monitoring, and guidance to ensure delivery of study and detailed design requirements.
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Ensure adherence to all project procedures and controls by both internal team members and engineering contractors.
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Manage and control scope changes within engineering functions, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
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Contribute to the development of the Risk Management Plan, including identification and evaluation of engineering and technical risks.
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Support the development of effective interfaces with Operations to ensure appropriate input into project development and ensure adherence to all project procedures and controls by both internal team members and engineering contractors.
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Provide strategic direction regarding engineering support, vendor and contractor selection, and technical approaches to project execution.
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Review and participate in safety studies and risk assessments (e.g., HAZOP, PHA, failsafe reviews) to ensure all hazards are identified and appropriate mitigation measures are incorporated into design.
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Represent the owner’s interests by ensuring technical designs are cost-effective (both Capex and Opex) and aligned with operational requirements.
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Manage engineering contractors and consultants, including review and approval of design deliverables (e.g., drawings, specifications, scopes of work) and improve contractor-client interface processes to enhance efficiency and integration.
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Monitor engineering contractor performance, including progress against schedule, deliverables, and man-hour budgets, identifying inefficiencies where applicable.
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
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A Bus Service departing from the St. John’s vicinity to the Long Harbour site
About You
Education:
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An Undergraduate Degree in Engineering is required.
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P. Eng is required, PMP is preferred.
Experience:
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A minimum of 11 years’ experience in a similar leadership role is required.
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Experience in open pit mining, underground mining and/or a hydrometallurgical processing plant/refinery is considered a strong asset.
Skills:
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Ability to coordinate multidiscipline engineering teams.
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High level of people development skills.
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Excellent communication skills and organizational skills.
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Strong project management skills.
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Technical understanding of underground mining is an asset.
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 Indigenous 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.
Pay Grade: GRG
Apply by: Friday, July 3rd, 2026
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