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Divisional Ventilation Specialist, Mines

Location:Thompson, Manitoba, Canada
Job Type:Permanent
Posted:30th Apr 2008
Closing Date:30th Sep 2008
Posted By:Vale Inco
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Divisional Ventilation Specialist, Mines

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.

The Divisional Ventilation Specialist, Mines will ensure ventilation planning is complete and that adequate ventilation is provided to active workplaces as efficiently and economically as possible within company standards and government regulations. The Ventilation Specialist will also oversee long term division ventilation needs including the maintenance of Vnet ventilation model, divisional ventilation hardware requirements training of junior ventilation technicians and major mining project support.

Position Requirements:

• Understanding of underground Mine Ventilation specifics
• Knowledge of mine process
• Practical knowledge of Workplace Safety & Health Act and other legislated regulations
• Practical knowledge of mine ventilation fan service
• Practical knowledge of vent monitoring equipment
• Practical knowledge of ventilation automation
• Practical knowledge of seasonal affects to mine air
• Practical knowledge of heat stress evaluation
• Knowledge of gases & dust present or generated underground
• Computer Skills (Microsoft Office/AutoCad/Outlook/VNet)
• Good organizational skills for planning and task execution. This includes analytical and decision making skills
• Excellent communication skills including written, oral, and demonstrative
• Effective time management

Educational/Experience Requirements:

• 5+ yrs experience in underground ventilation
• Technical Diploma in Ventilation and/or Mining

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.

Apply now. Visit Vale Inco’s Online Recruitment Center and complete a profile and apply to: valeinco.appone.com

 
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