Service Technician | Technicien en entretien et réparation

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 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 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.
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.
Follow established Company Health, Safety, and Environment policies and procedures.
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.

Minimum of 4 years of industrial experience is preferred.

Experience 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.
Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health, dental & disability plans)
Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
Employee Family Assistance Program
Virtual Healthcare online
Online training and career development opportunities
Fully equipped, on-site gym facility
Relocation assistance
Often 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. 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 Manitobans Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.