Process Engineer

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 Process Engineer to join our Technical Services team in Long Harbour.

This permanent position will be on a 4x10s schedule (Monday to Thursday OR Tuesday to Friday) working at the Long Harbour Operations site in Long Harbour, NL.

As a Process Engineer, you will study aspects of operational efficiency, quantify and develop strategies for mitigating risk. The Process Engineer will perform analysis, troubleshooting, optimization, data collection, quality monitoring, performance evaluation, mass balance preparation and plant operation coordination.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Diagnose plant process issues and perform metallurgical test work to support operational improvements and recommendations.
• Monitor production performance, optimize process efficiency, and ensure targets are achieved while maintaining system integrity.
• Coordinate plant operations, maintenance activities, and cross-functional initiatives to maximize production capability.
• Provide technical expertise on hydrometallurgical processes, process optimization, and plant-wide improvement projects.
• Design, implement, and evaluate experiments and performance strategies to improve operational effectiveness and reliability.
• Lead technical projects, prepare reports and presentations, mentor colleagues, and ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards.

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)
• Flexible work arrangements
• 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
• Fully Equipped, on site gym facility
• A Bus Service departing from the St. John’s vicinity

About You

Education:

• An undergraduate degree in Chemical, Process, or Metallurgical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation with PEGNL (Eligible or obtained)

Experience:

• A minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Working knowledge and experience in a hydrometallurgical processing plant is considered an asset.

Skills:

• Knowledge in design of experiment and utilities systems.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills.
• Able to build and maintain strong positive relationships across multiple groups.

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: F6T                                                                                                               

Apply by: Tuesday, October 27th, 2026

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Interested applicants must submit their application online at https://vale.eightfold.ai/careers.