Mines Engineering Supervisor

Salary:	Competitive
Location:	Ontario, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Job Type:	Permanent
Posted:	9th Jul 2008
Closing Date:	31st Dec 2008
Posted By:	Vale Inco
Details:
Mines Engineering Supervisor Position Title: Mines Engineering Supervisor Apply to: valeinco.appone.com Location: Sudbury, Ontario Vale Inco is a leading producer of nickel, copper, cobalt and precious metals, based in Toronto, Canada. Vale Inco is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Companhia Vale do Rio Doce (Vale) (NYSE: RIO), the world's second-largest mining company by market capitalization. Vale Inco has over 12,000 employees worldwide and had net sales last year of over US $8 billion. Vale Inco is committed to the pursuit of sustainable growth by operating with respect for the natural environment and being an ethically and socially responsible company. Description: The Engineering Supervisor role must plan and establish targets/standards, schedule resources, assign the work with targeted completion times up to 3 months. This entails detailing out the tasks for completion on a weekly and monthly basis, engaging his/her subordinates in the process, monitoring team activities, and making effective use of resources to achieve the pre-defined mining sequence. The role holder must anticipate and diagnose problems ahead of time such that processes can be improved to make the work of the subordinates more effective and safe. The Mine Engineering Supervisor recommends corrective actions based on monitoring the conditions that could adversely affect or exceed the scheduled development and production targets. Position Requirements: • A conceptual thinker and problem solver, strategic business sense • Ability to make independent judgments and resolve issues • Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills (written and verbal) • Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage a variety of issues simultaneously within tight timeframes • Self motivated and a high level of energy to be successful in a dynamic project environment • Good non-authoritative leadership skills and able to operate in a team environment • Facilitative and investigative skills • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • The ability to be decisive • The adaptability required to apply themselves to a variety of work situations. • They should enjoy being innovative, doing work that requires precision, making decisions and supervising others. Educational Requirements: Minimum: A bachelor's degree in mining engineering or in a related engineering discipline is required. Experience: Minimum: Minimum of 10 years experience in a project engineering role, familiar with typical technical specifications in all disciplines At Vale Inco, we are looking for candidates who meet a specific and unique skill set. Vale Inco offers a competitive salary and benefit package, commensurate with skills and experience. Visit Vale Inco’s Online Recruitment Center and complete a profile and Apply to: valeinco.appone.com

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