About this role
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 Power Transmission and Distribution Superintendent to join our Power Department in Sudbury. The role is a permanent position for an existing vacancy. As a Power Transmission and Distribution Superintendent, you will drive results through leadership, standardized work practices, and continuous improvement. The position is responsible for monitoring and reducing process variation, identifying improvement opportunities, and collaborating with Managers, Supervisors, and cross-functional teams to optimize technical, social, and commercial systems. The role also ensures compliance with all regulatory, company, and operational requirements while supporting the achievement of business, maintenance, and project objectives. Additionally, in this position you will:Safety, Health, Environment & Compliance ? Provide safety leadership, promote a Zero Harm culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead risk management and incident investigation activities.Electrical System Reliability ? Oversee the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of high-voltage electrical systems and implement asset management strategies to optimize performance and minimize risk.Maintenance Strategy & Execution ? Lead the planning, scheduling, and execution of maintenance programs, ensuring safe, cost-effective work delivery and effective outage management.Leadership & Workforce Development ? Coach, mentor, and develop electrical teams while building technical capability, succession plans, accountability, and continuous improvement.Capital Projects & Technical Support ? Provide technical leadership for capital projects, system upgrades, commissioning activities, and major maintenance initiatives.Asset Performance & Continuous Improvement ? Monitor asset health and reliability metrics, investigate root causes, and implement sustainable improvements to safety, reliability, and cost performance.Financial & Resource Management ? Manage operating and capital budgets while optimizing labor, contractor, and material resources to meet business objectives.Contractor & Stakeholder Management ? Oversee contractor performance and collaborate with operations, engineering, regulators, utilities, and other stakeholders to support organizational goals.Emergency Response & System Restoration ? Lead emergency response and power restoration efforts while developing contingency plans to ensure electrical system resilience and business continuity.Governance & Standards ? Maintain and continuously improve electrical standards, procedures, and asset management practices to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry requirements. What We Offer You Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive planParticipation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension packageComprehensive benefits package (company paid core c