Job Description
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 Senior Vibration Analyst to join our Central Engineering team in Sudbury. The role is a permanent position for an existing position vacancy.
As a Senior Vibration Analyst you will provide proactive vibration monitoring services on critical rotating machinery to prevent production equipment failures or minimize the impact of vibration-related damage. Ensure equipment operates as designed without unscheduled component repairs by contributing to design reviews, quality assurance, instrumentation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance activities. The position is responsible for administering all aspects of vibration monitoring, including troubleshooting analysis, field rotor balancing, and technical design support for rotating machinery. Infrequent travel to our different mining sites and plants will be required.
Additionally, in this position you will:
- Conduct field rotor balancing services to reduce vibration to acceptable level standards.
- Support operations by responding to all machinery equipped with continuous vibration monitors which have initiated a danger level shutdown to quantify the severity of vibration cause and the immediate asset risk.
- Execute the vibration monitoring preventative maintenance (PM) program on critical rotating equipment for all Copper Cliff areas mines, mills, refineries and smelter.
- Conduct critical trouble shooting vibration analysis services to ensure production machinery can operate, provide around the clock call out services.
- Provide design and technical support on new machinery installation regarding their specification and their continuous vibration monitoring systems.
- Conduct vibration analysis on new equipment both at the machine manufactures plant and during on-site commissioning to ensure adherence to machine specifications.
- Specify the required instrumentation, software, testing and acceptance criteria required on new critical rotating equipment (fans, blowers, compressors, etc.)
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, 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
About You
Education:
- Mechanical Engineering Technologist or Trade Technician Diploma.
- Certified Vibration Analyst Category 2 by the CMVA or equivalent.
Experience:
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in vibration analysis and rotor balancing is required.
- Knowledge and understanding of Bently Nevada vibration analysis software is an asset.
Skills:
- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Takes initiative and can be self-directed to accomplish goals with minimum supervision.
- Skilled in data analysis and problem solving.
- Must have strong organization and time management skills.
- Understanding of the following instruments and software: Bently Nevada System 1, 3500 Rack, 2300 Rack, 1900/65 Rack, Ascent, Scout 100, ADRE 408, ADRE 208. RDI Motion Amplification
- Computer proficiency with servers, Bently Nevada software, Microsoft Office products, etc. is required
Why Sudbury
Greater Sudbury is a vibrant city in northeastern Ontario, renowned for its rich mining history and significant role in Canada's mineral production. The city sits atop one of the world's largest and oldest meteorite impact sites, the Sudbury Basin, which is exceptionally rich in nickel, copper, and other critical minerals that are required for modern technologies such as AI and defence. The mining sector is a cornerstone of Sudbury's economy, driving both employment and economic growth, and Vale Base Metals plays a pivotal role in this regard. Our commitment to the community is as deep as our mines.
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.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.
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.
Vale uses artificial intelligence to screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position.
Pay Grade: F5T
Minimum Starting Salary: $89,244.00
Apply by: June 12, 2026
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