Maintenance Supervisor (Electrical/Mechanical)

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 Maintenance Supervisor (Electrical/Mechanical) to join our team at Coleman Mine in Sudbury, Ontario. This is a permanent on-site position. The work schedule is 12 hours - 5/4 rotation on steady day shifts . This posting is for an existing position vacancy. As a Maintenance Supervisor (Electrical/Mechanical) you will be accountable for continuously improving the work team performance through the effective use of established processes and procedures. The successful candidate will be accountable for supervising within the Fixed Plant Maintenance Department. 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:

• Effectively supervise and prioritize tasks with minimal guidance, ensuring safe behavior, housekeeping, teamwork, and professionalism among crew members.
• Enforce accountability by holding the crew responsible for safety, adherence to standards, and timely completion of work, while managing work order closures with accurate time confirmations.
• Review, approve, or reject all new urgent notifications within the work center through the group approval process, and escalate critical issues that may impact work order completion by their designated end dates.
• Adhere to maintenance business processes outlined in Maintenance Planning and Control (MPC), utilizing approved systems (such as SAP and Microsoft Office), tools, and standards for planning and documentation.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to plant targets, actively striving to meet or exceed performance goals, while managing work within established budgets and escalating any potential overspending.
• Collaborate with plant stakeholders—including supervisors, planners, schedulers, superintendents, and crew members—to establish and maintain effective work relationships and ensure safety requirements (JHAs, PHRs, SWPs, Lift Plans) are completed in partnership with OSHE members.
• Manage backlog by prioritizing work orders based on urgency and required completion dates, ensuring timely planning and execution.
• Maintain compliance with budgetary guidelines and standards, escalating concerns to management if budgets are at risk of being exceeded.

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)
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Virtual Healthcare online
• Online training and career development opportunities

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 (Millwright Red Seal 433A or Maintenance Electrician Red Seal 442A or 309A).
• Generic Supervisor Common Core (770141), First Line Underground Mine Supervisor Common Core (770121), or Common Core for First Line Production Supervisor Underground Hard Rock Mining (770120) is an asset.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the Millwright or Electrician trade is required.
• Minimum 3 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.

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 required for modern technologies such as AI and defence. 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 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. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 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. Vale uses artificial intelligence to screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position. Pay Grade: 17V Minimum Starting Salary: $92,800.00 Apply by: July 13, 2026#ValeBaseMetals Interested applicants must submit their application online at