Project Execution Superintendent

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 Project Execution Superintendent to join our Project Execution Team in Voisey's Bay, Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation. The permanent position will be on rotation, working from the Voisey's Bay mine site as well as from the St. John's office. As a Project Execution Superintendent, you will lead the development and delivery of capital and opex projects by planning budgets and priorities, managing project execution from business case through commissioning, and ensuring alignment with safety, quality, scope, schedule, and cost objectives. Your experience and skills will add value by driving and implementing best practices and collaborating across teams to successfully deliver projects and achieve operational goals. Additionally, in this position you will: Manage capital and opex projects through all phases, from planning and engineering to construction, commissioning, and close-out. Ensuring compliance with project management standards, quality requirements, and governance processes. Oversee engineering development, including underground infrastructure scopes, FEL studies, reliability assessments, and quality planning. Define and manage project scope, working with stakeholders to identify risks, clarify deliverables, and ensure scope completion across all phases. Manage project scope, schedules, costs, forecasting, contracts, and stakeholder communications. Identify and mitigate project risks, addressing schedule or budget variances, and resolving onsite conflicts. Supervise safe field execution, ensuring project‑specific safety plans, SHE reviews, hazard assessments, and incident investigations are completed and effective. Control project costs, including budgeting, purchase orders, change orders, accruals, contract management, and financial authorization processes. Lead project teams, establishing roles, coordinating Vale and contractor resources, and maintaining strong communication channels among all stakeholders. Ensure full compliance with capital processes, auditing standards, tool usage, schedules, cost controls, and documentation accuracy. Lead capital planning & reporting, including KPI development, variance analysis, 5‑year capital planning, and monthly forecasting accountability. Conduct project reviews, ensuring lessons learned, post‑project evaluations, and corrective actions are completed and sustained. 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, flex 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 Chartered flights within Newfoundland & Labrador 24/7 access to a fully stocked cafeteria with balanced meals prepared by our culinary team Access to recreational facilities and social activities (cardio/weight room, gymnasium, music room, movie theatre, etc.) Accommodations are equipped with cable TV, internet, and unlimited long-distance calling All Personal Protective Equipment is provided upon hire. Employees are given a safety boot allowance and receive a 100% reimbursement for prescription safety glasses About You Education: A minimum of an undergraduate degree in engineering is required. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Professional Engineer (P. Eng) designation would be an asset. Experience: A minimum of 8 years experience in a similar leadership role is required. Skills: Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams by providing direction, coaching, and support while promoting safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. Ability to manage changing priorities, balance multiple responsibilities, and respond effectively in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues, assess risks, and develop practical solutions to achieve project objectives. Ability to build strong relationships and work effectively with operations, maintenance, engineering, contractors, and other stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes. Technical understanding of underground mining is an asset. Why Newfoundland and Labrador Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada's easternmost province, is known for its rugged coastline, rich cultural heritage, and significant natural resources. The province's economy is bolstered by a robust mining sector, where Vale Base Metals' integrated operations play a crucial role. At Long Harbour, we operate a state-of-the-art processing plant, which refines nickel concentrate from Vale Base Metals' Voisey's Bay mine, located in Labrador, into nickel, copper, and cobalt products. This plant is a cornerstone of our commitment to value-added processing in Canada. Meanwhile, the Voisey's Bay mine is one of the world's most substantial nickel deposits. It provides high-quality nickel, copper, and cobalt, essential for the 21st century economy. 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. Vale recognizes the Impacts and Benefits Agreements with the Innu Nation and the Nunatsiavut Government in which Innu and Inuit workers have first preference for employment at the Voisey's Bay Mine Site. This is guided by an adjacency principle that first gives preference to those who live on the coast of Labrador, followed by those residing in the rest of Labrador, those residing on the island of the province, followed by the rest of Canada. Next, priority will be given to Newfoundland and Labrador residents. We also welcome those who are willing to relocate back home and those looking to make NL their permanent home. Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities. Innu Nation members and Nunatsiavut beneficiaries can submit their application to their Vale Indigenous Employment Coordinator. 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. Pay Grade: 15V Apply by: Thursday, July 23rd, 2026 ValeBaseMetals Interested applicants must submit their application online at https://vale.eightfold.ai/careers.