Project & Shutdown Management Lead

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 Project & Shutdown Management Leads to join our Project Execution Team in Long Harbour, NL.

These permanent positions will be on a 4x10s schedule, working either Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday at our Long Harbour Operations Site.

As a Project & Shutdown Management Lead, you will lead $10-15M annual projects, which includes the management and coordination of all activities from FEL 1 studies to AFE approval, execution, and handover to the Project Owner. This also includes management of detailed engineering design, procurement, project controls, systems, construction support, and management services for individual projects.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Execute approved Capital, Operating, and Period projects and shutdowns from FEL 1 through final execution including related commissioning/operational readiness (12–24-month horizon).
• Lead PHRs, JHAs, MOCs, Lift Plans, and manage the Project Risk Registry as required for the safe execution of the project.
• Provide updates to Superintendent on additional tasks required (Field Work Instructions-FWI) and Contract Change Orders (CCO) to complete the project, along with impact to schedule and mitigation actions.
• Ensure adequate contractor audits are performed for quality, qualifications, compliance, and invoice auditing with support from the project engineer.
• Perform regular field visits to ensure compliance with commissioning, quality, and operational readiness processes.
• Manage, monitor, and report on project/shutdown costs, cash forecasts, and variance explanations with the Projects Controls Coordinator.
• Liaise with the Service Procurement Group while managing requisitions and performing Technical and Commercial Evaluations.

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
• A Bus Service departing from the St. John’s vicinity

About You

Education:

• A minimum of post-secondary education in an engineering, technical, or trades discipline.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Professional Engineer (P. Eng) or Professional Technologist (P. Tech) designation would be an asset.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a project management-related role.

Skills:

• Preferred knowledge and understanding of VPS Technical and project management principles and strategies.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal, time management and organization skills.
• Experience using SAP would be an asset.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

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.

Innu Nation members and Nunatsiavut beneficiaries can submit their application to their Vale Indigenous Employment Coordinator.

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: F5T                                                                                                                 

Apply by: Tuesday, November 10th, 2026

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