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Title posted on CareerBeacon - Maintenance Technician

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Employer details Vale Base Metals

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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 Maintenance Technicians to join our Mines Maintenance Department in Thompson, Manitoba. Relocation will be required for this role. This is a permanent position. As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for repairing, troubleshooting, adjusting, overhauling, servicing and maintaining underground mobile mining equipment. Your experience and skills will contribute to scheduled or emergency repairs, and preventative maintenance work to be done in the shop or field. Additionally, in this position you will:Inspect, diagnose, adjust, repair, assemble, replace and test internal combustion, electric mobile equipment and electric/hydraulic production equipment and related systems.Perform metal welding, excluding pressure welding.Align with work safety policies and safety regulations.Report deviations to established procedures.Respond to emergency situations as required.Follow established Company Health, Safety, and Environment policies and procedures.About You Education:The ideal candidate will have either an Inter-Provincial Red Seal (Certificate of Qualification) as a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (Heavy Duty Mechanic) OR a trade certification as an Automotive Service Technician, Truck and Coach Technician or Agricultural Mechanic Technician. Experience: Minimum of 4 years of industrial experience is preferred. Skills:Thorough knowledge of Braking systems on large mobile equipmentDemonstrate understanding of hydraulic systems on mobile equipmentExperience installing, maintaining and repairing equipment (differentials, torque converters and power transmissions, air and liquid cooled DPU controlled diesel engines) are considered an asset.Experience with 24 VDC wiring/control systems is considered an asset.Mechanical and hydraulic blueprint reading is considered an asset.What We Offer You Competitive compensationParticipation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension packageComprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health, dental &amp; disability plans)Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity &amp; inclusion, and career growthEmployee Family Assistance ProgramVirtual Healthcare onlineOnline training and career development opportunitiesFully equipped, on-site gym facilityRelocation assistanceWhy ThompsonOften referred to as the "Hub of the North," Thompson is a city deeply intertwined with the mining industry, particularly due to its rich deposits of nickel. Our presence in Thompson includes significant mining and milling operations that extract and process nickel ore from the surrounding deposits. These operations are central to Thompson's economy, providing employment and supporting local businesses. The company's ongoing investments in the region highlight Thompson's importance in our broader operational strategy to improve life and transform the future.Include to TransformAt 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 prof