Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is transforming the future?

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 up-to-date 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 Maintenance Technicians – Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians to join our Surface and Underground Mobile Maintenance Team in Voisey’s Bay, Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation.

These are permanent on-site positions, working a 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off rotational schedule. Relocation to the province of Newfoundland and Labrador is required for this position.

As a Maintenance Technician – Heavy Duty Equipment Technician you will be responsible for repairing, troubleshooting, adjusting, overhauling, servicing, and maintaining mobile heavy‑duty mining equipment.

- Inspect Bolters, Jumbo Drills, Haul Trucks,



Graders, Bulldozers, Excavators, Shovels, Loaders and other surface and underground equipment for proper performance and troubleshoot equipment to detect faults and malfunctions.
- Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.
- Adjust, repair or replace defective parts and components of the equipment systems.
- Disassemble and reassemble components such as engines, transmissions, cooling systems, fuel and exhaust systems, breaks, clutches, differentials, hydraulics, electrical systems, and lubrication systems.
- Inspect, examine and test parts in order to recommend the extent and nature of the work to be done then test the final repair.
- Service attachments and working tools as required.

What We Offer You

- Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
- Underground Maintenance Incentive
- Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
- Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, flex 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
- Relocation Assistance
- Chartered flights within Newfoundland & Labrador
- 24/7 access to a fully stocked cafeteria with balanced meals prepared by our culinary team
- Access to recreational facilities and social activities (cardio/weight room, gymnasium, music room, movie theatre, etc.)
- Accommodations are equipped with cable TV, internet, and unlimited long-distance calling
- All Personal Protective Equipment is provided upon hire. Employees are given a safety boot allowance and receive a 100% reimbursement for prescription safety glasses

About You

Education:

- Post‑secondary education in Heavy Duty Equipment Technician is required.
- Interprovincial Red Seal in Heavy Duty Equipment Technician is required.

Experience:

- 4 years of Heavy Duty Mechanic experience is required.
- Experience with the repair and maintenance of CAT, Epiroc, Hitachi, Sandvik and Maclean Mining Equipment would be considered an asset.
- Previous mining experience would be considered an asset but transferable skills from other industries are encouraged to apply.
- Ability to work through troubleshooting charts and reading schematics would be considered an asset.
- Knowledge of and interest in computerized diagnostic tools and equipment would be considered an asset.
- Ability to troubleshoot Heavy Duty hydraulic systems, electrical systems and powertrains would be considered an asset.

Skills:

- Demonstrated willingness to learn and develop new skills.
- Passion to learn and grow while taking on recent challenges.
- Reliable and depend

📌 Maintenance Technician (Witless Bay)
🏢 Mining
📍 Witless Bay