Supervisor, Maintenance
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 9, 2026. Vale scores B on the Alion truth index.
Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is growing?
Who We Are
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.
From utensils to cellphones to satellites, our operations simplify daily life and enhance connectivity. Our metals are integral to life-saving medical equipment and the electric vehicles driving the fight against climate change - our work truly matters.
Join our diverse team of 15,000 talented individuals committed to transforming critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development in countries like Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. We invite you to use your skills with us and contribute to something meaningful and enduring.
The Opportunity
We are currently seeking a Supervisor, Maintenance (Mobile) to join our Copper Cliff South Mine team in Sudbury, Ontario.
This is a permanent onsite position. The work schedule is days/nights on a 5/4 rotation.
As a Supervisor, Maintenance (Mobile) you will be accountable for continuously improving the work team performance through the effective use of established processes and procedures at South Mine. Your experience and skills will establish and maintain work relationships with the various key plant stakeholders including supervisors, planners, schedulers, superintendents, crew members, etc.
Additionally, in this position you will:
- Adhere to maintenance business processes as outlined in Maintenance Planning and Control (MPC) by using approved systems (SAP, Prometheus, etc.), tools, and standards.
- Review and promote/reject all new Urgent notifications in your work center through the group approval process.
- Ensure planned work orders are closed with proper time confirmations completed. Identify and escalate all critical issues that threaten the successful execution of work orders for completion by their Required End Date.
- Monitor KPIs and actively strive toward plant targets.
- Work within assigned budgets and escalate to management should a budget be exceeded.
- Establish and maintain work relationships with the various key plant stakeholders including supervisors, planners, schedulers, superintendents, crew members, etc.
- Follow safe work practices and guidelines, ESA, OSHA, Vale Standards.
- Follow the CBA to ensure that we meet or exceed requirements negotiated with the union
About You
Education:
- Grade 12 completed or GED equivalency with equivalent experience is required.
- College diploma or university degree in a related industrial field or a university degree in a related engineering discipline.
- Valid industrial trade certificate for the province of Ontario (HDET Red Seal Certificate of Qualification 421A).
- Generic Supervisor Common Core (770141).
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in the HDET trade is required.
- Minimum 1 years of experience supervising and leading teams with best work practices.
- Experience in a mining plant or heavy industry is an asset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products, SAP, and Prometheus add-on.
Skills:
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and work well with others in a team environment.
- Written and oral communication skills.
- Must be obsessed with safety and risk.
- Demonstrate open and transparent dialogue in all aspects of work.
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, flex, 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
Why Sudbury
Greater Sudbury is a vibrant city in northeastern Ontario, renowned for its rich mining history and significant role in Canada's mineral production. 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.
Include to Transform
At Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. Vale 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.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.
Pay Grade: 17V
Base Salary: $108,000
Apply by: October 15, 2026
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Interested applicants must submit their application online at https://vale.eightfold.ai/careers