Shift Lead (Engineer)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 3, 2026. Vale scores C on the Alion truth index.
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 Shift Lead (Engineer) to join our Production Operations team in Long Harbour.
The role is a permanent on site position, working a rotating 12-hour shift schedule.
As a Shift Lead, you will ensure the holistic operation of the Long Harbour Processing Plant from an operations, maintenance and technical perspective. Set site priorities and direct shift maintenance resources as required to achieve shift production and safety objectives.
Your experience and skills will help bring people, priorities and performance together, creating a safe, reliable and high-performing operation where teams can do their best work.
Additionally, in this position you will:
- Lead safe and effective shift operations, ensuring work is executed in accordance with health, safety, environmental and operating standards.
- Deliver production and operational objectives by coordinating shift priorities, resources and activities to maintain safe, reliable and efficient performance.
- Provide leadership and direction to the shift team, including coaching, development and building a strong, accountable team culture.
- Coordinate operational, maintenance and technical activities, working across functions to respond to issues, minimize disruption and support equipment and process reliability.
- Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement, using operational data, observations and problem-solving to identify opportunities and improve safety, productivity, reliability and cost performance.
- Ensure effective shift communication and operational continuity, including clear handovers, escalation of emerging issues and alignment with site leadership and other stakeholders.
What We Offer You
- Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
- Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
- Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
- Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental)
- Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
- Employee Family Assistance Program
- Virtual Healthcare online
- Online training and career development opportunities
- A Bus Service departing from the St. John’s vicinity
About You
Education:
- Undergraduate Degree or Diploma in a related technical field (i.e. process engineering, industrial engineering, chemical engineering);
- Professional Engineer Designation (P.Eng) is an asset.
Experience:
- A minimum of 8 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Working in an Industrial and/or operating environment is considered an asset.
- Metallurgical knowledge and experience is considered an asset.
Skills:
- Strong organizational abilities
- Excellent communication (written and oral), as well as interpersonal skills.
- Ability to multitask, change priorities, problem solve, and resolve conflict.
- Ability to lead and motivate a team of people to effectively manage assigned accountabilities.
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.
Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.
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: F4T
Apply by: Sunday, November 29th, 2026
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Interested applicants must submit their application online at https://vale.eightfold.ai/careers.