Underground Miner

5w1 month ago

Vale

Sudbury, GB · Full-time · C$65,000 – C$85,000

About this role

We are a global mining company dedicated to safely delivering nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals essential for the world’s energy transition. Our mission is to improve lives and shape a better future together, and we are currently seeking an Underground Miner to join our Operations team in Sudbury.

As an Underground Miner, you will provide a full range of underground services while working according to work procedures and company policies. You will work on a rotation schedule covering days and nights, ensuring efficient operations within a safety-conscious environment.

This is a unionized (L6500) permanent on-site position where you will follow all established policies, procedures, and best practices as well as industry-specific regulations. You will work closely and cooperatively with peers and supervisors to achieve the objectives of the plant in a safe and professional manner.

Join our diverse team of 15,000 talented individuals committed to transforming critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development. We offer online training and career development opportunities, a work culture dedicated to safety, diversity and inclusion, and career growth.

Requirements

Grade 12 level education or GED equivalency is required.
Basic Underground Hard Rock Miner - Common Core certification.
Minimum of 6 months of underground mining experience.
Must be able to pass required examinations and read and understand safety instructions, books of rules, timetables, bulletins, waybills, placards, and other written or printed material.
Must have a good understanding of Safety and Environmental policy and procedures and ensure work is conducted accordingly.
Ability to handle heavy physical work in a demanding underground environment.

Responsibilities

Follow all established policies, procedures, and best practices as well as industry-specific regulations.
Work closely and cooperatively with peers and supervisors to achieve plant objectives in a safe and professional manner.
Operate and maintain underground mining equipment including drills, loaders, and haul trucks.
Perform ground support activities such as bolting, screening, and scaling to ensure safe working conditions.
Conduct daily pre-shift inspections and hazard assessments of work areas and equipment.
Assist in the installation and maintenance of ventilation, electrical, and water systems underground.

Benefits

Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package.
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental coverage, and disability plans.
Leave for all of life’s reasons: vacation, personal, sick, and parental leave.
Employee Family Assistance Program.
Online training and career development opportunities.
Relocation Assistance.