Mining Engineering Trainee (EIT)

7w1 month ago

Vale

Sudbury, GB · Full-time · $78,500 – $78,500

About this role

Vale Base Metals supplies critical minerals including copper and nickel from major reserves in Canada, Brazil, and Indonesia. The company operates advanced infrastructure to deliver high-quality products to customers across Europe, the Americas, and Asia while transforming operations for growing global demand.

The Mining Engineering Trainee supports the Mines Technical Services team at the Copper Cliff Mine Complex. The role involves interfacing with operations, maintenance, and engineering groups to evaluate project options and assess feasibility based on safety, cost, quality, and operational impact.

You will provide technical services execution support to geologists, mining engineers, and geotechnical engineers. Daily work includes identifying improvement opportunities, analyzing safety and productivity enhancements, and maintaining professional engineering standards across Ontario Operations.

This permanent position offers structured development of engineering skills within a safety-focused culture. The role supports career growth through hands-on contributions to mineral security and responsible mining practices in a transitioning industry.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Mining engineering or related discipline
Minimum 1-3 years of relevant experience
Takes initiative and can self-direct to accomplish goals with minimum supervision
Organization and time management skills
Strong problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

Interface with operations, maintenance, Process Engineering, and Facilities Engineering teams to identify improvement opportunities
Evaluate project options and assess feasibility based on safety, cost impact, product quality, and operations
Provide technical support to geologists, mining engineers, and geotechnical engineers performing technical services execution
Identify, analyze, and implement opportunities for safety, productivity, and cost improvements
Develop engineering skills for Ontario Operations while maintaining high professional conduct
Follow Vale’s Safety Policy, Legislative Standards, and all applicable safety plans

Benefits

Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, flex accounts, and disability plans
Leave for vacation, personal, sick, and parental reasons
Employee Family Assistance Program and Virtual Healthcare online
Online training and career development opportunities