Civil engineering technologists and technicians - #381005

Civil engineering technologists and technicians

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Posted on April 19, 2024 by Employer details Vale Canada

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Job Title: Geologist in Training Want to work in a state-of-the-art mining facility? Who We AreWelcome to Vale. Our purpose is to improve life and transform the future. Together. We value our workforce and strive to offer continuous training and career development opportunities for our people.Vale Base Metals is one of the world's largest producers of high-quality nickel and an important producer of copper and responsibly sourced cobalt. With headquarters in Toronto, Canada, and operations in Newfoundland & Labrador, Ontario, Manitoba, UK, Indonesia, and Brazil, we are delivering the critical building blocks for a cleaner, greener future.Applying the latest technologies to sustainably mine the critical minerals that power electric vehicles, build renewable energy solutions, and help develop life-saving medical equipment is at the heart of what we do.We invite you to be part of our evolution.Our TeamOur Newfoundland and Labrador Operations are an integrated mining, milling, and processing operation. Nickel concentrate from the fly-in, fly-out Voisey's Bay operation is shipped to our state-of-art Long Harbour Processing Plant where it is refined into low-carbon and high-purity nickel rounds, cobalt rounds and copper cathodes.Our open-pit mine and concentrator in Voisey's Bay - Vale's only fly-in/fly-out operation in Canada - produces nickel-cobalt-copper concentrate and copper concentrate. An underground expansion will see a transition to a leading-edge underground mine extending the life of the mine until 2034. Our state-of the-art facility in Long Harbour is the first nickel processing plant in the world to use hydrometallurgy technology to produce Plating RoundsTM from hard rock (sulphide) concentrate, with low carbon footprint compared to traditional smelter technology. Our offices in St. John's and Goose Bay provide support to the Newfoundland and Labrador Operations.The OpportunityVale 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.We are currently seeking a Geologist in Training to join our In Mine Exploration department in Voisey's Bay, NL. This is a permanent position.This position is based at the Voisey's Bay mine site in Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. This position is on a two week on, two week off rotation. As a Geologist-in-Training, you will have the opportunity to further your development by providing day-to-day support for various projects and initiatives within the In-Mine Department. From providing labour and technical support for ongoing In-Mine Exploration programs at the Voisey's Bay Mine Site to leadership development, diversity & inclusion and culture, you will have a holistic and enriching experience like no other. You will also gain a deeper understanding of our company and our sustainable approach to mining via exposure to other Vale operations in Canada. Additionally, in this position, you will:Follow departmental safety program ensuring health, safety and environment are protected.Provide geological services to support the execution of In-Mine Exploration activities. These duties include but are not limited to:Technical support and consultation with senior geological staff; Geological interpretation and drill target generation; Diamond drill core logging and sample collection; Field geological and structural mapping; Geological section generation; Monitor and maintain accurate drill hole trajectory; QA/QC and data se

• LocationLabrador City, NL
• SalaryNot available
• Terms of employment Full time
• Start date Starts as soon as possible
• Source CareerBeacon #2028708