Industrial Instrumentation Mechanic TQ

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 an Industrial Instrumentation Mechanic/Technician to join our Maintenance Department in Thompson, Manitoba. 

This is a permanent position, relocation to Thompson Manitoba would be required for this role.

As an Industrial Instrumentation Mechanic, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving the reliability of production by maintaining the mine technical infrastructure and instrumentation. Your experience and skills will contribute to scheduled or emergency repairs, installation and inspection of work to be done in the shop or field.

Additionally, in this position, you will:

• Safely install, test, debug and troubleshoot various pieces of equipment, preforming inspections as required.
• Safely perform Preventative Maintenance work to meet production schedules.
• Diagnose and repair instrumentation equipment problems and breakdowns to reduce impact on operations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical diagrams and OEM Manuals.
• Respond to emergency situations and or call outs as required.
• Report deviations to established procedures and provide required documentation of work performed.
• Align with work safety policies and safety regulations.

About You

Education:

• Inter-Provincial Red Seal (Certificate of Qualification) as an instrumentation Mechanic.
• Level 3 or 4 Apprentice may be considered.

Experience:

• 3-4 years of industrial experience.

Skills:

• Proven understanding of the Manitoba Electrical Safety Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and all other applicable legislation is required.
• Maintain, install, repair or splice various types of communication and instrumentation cable and wiring.
• Ability to dismantle, assemble, install, clean, inspect, adjust, calibrate, test repair or replace faulty parts and wiring on all types of instrumentation and electronic devices.

What We Offer You

• Competitive salary.
• Attractive pension and benefits (company paid core coverage, flex health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth.
• Grow your career in a large and global company, and mining industry leader.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Online training and career development opportunities.

Why Thompson

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. 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 Transform

At 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 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 Manitobans Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Apply by: June 5, 2025

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