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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.\nJoin 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.\nThe Opportunity\nWe are currently seeking a Principal Engineer Asset Management to join the Vale Base Metals team based in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.\nThis is a permanent position. This posting is for an existing position vacancy.\nAs the Principal Engineer, Asset Management, you will serve as the global process owner for Operational Readiness and Asset Disposal processes. You will play a critical role in ensuring that new and existing assets are managed throughout their lifecycle to maximize value, improve reliability, reduce operational risk, and support sustainable business performance.\nThis position partners engineering, maintenance, operations, project teams, and business leaders across Vale Base Metals to establish standardized processes and governance aligned with ISO 55000 Asset Management principles\nYou will have an opportunity to influence approximately assets valued in the billions, support future capital investments of approximately USD $5 billion, and contribute to the management of annual maintenance expenditures exceeding USD $1.5 billion.\nKey Responsibilities:\nOperational Readiness\nLead and govern the Operational Readiness framework across Vale Base Metals. \nDevelop, implement, standardize, and continuously improve processes supporting all phases of asset operational readiness. \nDefine governance requirements to ensure assets are 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embed asset management principles throughout the project lifecycle. \nLead development and application of reliability methodologies including: \nReliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) \nFailure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) \nReliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM) \nLife Data Analysis (LDA) \nLife Cycle Costing (LCC) \nProvide training, coaching, and knowledge sharing related to operational readiness and asset management best practices. \nAsset Repurposing, Inactivation & Disposal\nEstablish lifecycle and economic models to determine optimal asset replacement timing. \nDevelop governance and control processes for temporary asset inactivation, repurposing, preservation, and disposal. \nDefine performance measures and master data requirements supporting asset retirement decisions. \nEstablish standardized asset retirement and disposal processes across the organization. \nDevelop leading practices for preservation of temporarily inactive assets. \nCreate governance 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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 needed for the green economy. 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.\nInclude to Transform\nAt 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. 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