Master Engineer

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Job Summary: Master Engineer to provide technical support for mechanical maintenance, asset performance analysis, and definition of maintenance and reliability strategies. Key Highlights: 1. Technical support for mechanical maintenance of plant assets 2. Asset performance analysis and development of maintenance plans 3. Lead failure investigations and develop performance KPIs **MASTER ENGINEER \- COPPER TERMINAL \- VALE BASIC METALS****Attention: You must attach your resume at the time of application.****Where there is evolution, Vale is present.** The **Vale Basic Metals** is an autonomous company within the Vale Group, with operations in Brazil, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Japan. Its focus is the production of minerals essential for the energy transition.**Our cultural transformation:** Vale Basic Metals is a mining company accelerating the transition toward a more sustainable world, placing safety at the center of everything it does and working to build solutions for humanity's challenges \- transforming the future today. We learn together and remain committed to our cultural transformation to generate value and positive impact with people through our activities. Advancing every day, we feel ready to cultivate strong relationships and consistently maintain open dialogue with society.**\#**join**Vale** **\#ValeBasicMetals****Learn more about our purpose:****https://www.youtube.com/watch?v\=MUpLjGKLmSc****https://www.vale.com/pt/home** **Want to learn about this opportunity?** Job ID (Available Position): 1100184 Number of Openings: 01 Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Location: São Luís, MA, Brazil Work Schedule: Administrative Work Modality: Onsite (fully on-site work at operations) Contract Type: Indefinite-term Application Period: 04/15/2026 to 04/22/2026 Expected Start Date: Second half of 2026 **Required Qualifications:** * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering * Active CREA registration * Experience with belt conveyors * SAP knowledge * Failure and reliability analysis methodologies: RCM (Reliability Centered Maintenance), FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), and LCC (Life Cycle Cost). **Desired Qualifications:** * MBA in Project Management. * Experience in Port Maintenance Engineering. * Experience in OPEX and CAPEX budgeting. **Job Responsibilities and Activities:** * Provide technical support for mechanical maintenance of plant assets (Conveyors, Ship Loaders, Feeders, Trippers, Pumps, and Mobile Equipment). * Measure, analyze (RAF), and improve asset performance; develop and review maintenance plans in SAP. * Prepare technical specifications for materials and system codification in IT systems. * Conduct assessments of compliance with legal requirements related to management (standards specific to mechanical discipline and NR12). * Prepare technical OPEX and CAPEX budgets for management. * Support preparation of technical specifications for contracts. * Participate in audits (ISO 9001 and 14001, EMAP, among others). * Conduct advanced reliability analyses (RCM, FMEA, Weibull, RAM, LCC). * Define medium- and long-term (3–5 years) maintenance and reliability strategies. * Perform technical prioritization of critical assets and manage operational risks. * Lead complex and recurring failure investigations (FRACAS / structured RCA). * Develop and monitor asset performance KPIs (MTBF, MTTR, DF, commercial rate, availability, etc.). * Interface technically with suppliers, corporate engineering, and operational areas; evaluate engineering solutions, retrofits, and asset replacements. * Ensure technical governance over maintenance data. * Provide technical development for maintenance and planning teams. * Support productive capacity studies and operational stability assessments of systems. **A few benefits Vale Basic Metals offers you:** * **Private Pension Plan:** Ensures a peaceful future with financial security for retirement. * **PLR** \- Profit and Results Sharing Program: Recognition of everyone's efforts through participation in company profits. * **Medical and Hospital Assistance, Dental Care:** Comprehensive health care for employees and dependents, prioritizing health and quality of life. * **Daycare Reimbursement or Babysitter Allowance:** Support to balance returning to work with the arrival of a child \- up to age 6 of dependents. * **PASA** \- Health Plans for family members or for the employee themselves upon retirement or termination. * **Meal Voucher:** Financial support for grocery purchases. * **Meal Allowance or On-site Meals:** Benefit to facilitate daily routines and promote healthy eating habits. * **Apoiar \- Employee and Dependent Assistance Program:** Specialized emotional and social support for employees and their families. * **Christmas Gift Card for Dependents:** A gesture of affection at year-end \- for dependents up to age 10. * **Chartered Transportation or Transport Allowance:** Guarantee daily commuting for employees to the workplace. * Physical Activity Incentive \- Wellhub: Promotion of physical health and well-being through physical activity programs. * **Well-being Program:** Holistic care to improve employees' quality of life. * **Advantage Club:** Exclusive discounts and benefits for purchases at partner establishments. **What is it like to work at Vale Basic Metals?** At Vale Basic Metals, we contribute to shaping futures — of mining, of the planet, and of yours. We offer opportunities across diverse areas and professional goals. Here, our talents collectively build a collaborative and inclusive environment that values individuals as they are: their individuality, leadership, and commitment. At Vale Basic Metals, we learn together. We believe in the richness of everyday experiences and in knowledge sharing among talents. Here, every moment can and should be a learning opportunity. At Vale Basic Metals, we also grow together. We establish solid, value-sharing relationships with our employees and society. Thus, we demonstrate our commitment to a positive legacy, consistent results, and building mining with more innovative and sustainable processes: the mining of the future. **Where there is a future, the Vale Group is present.** Curious to learn more about the Vale Group? Visit www.vale.com and https://vale.com/pt/basemetals Also check out our Diversity Policy ***Vale and Vale Basic Metals do not charge any fees at any stage of their selection processes.*** **All applications must be submitted exclusively via** ***our website*** ***or through positions posted on Vale's LinkedIn profile******.*** *Note: If you have previously applied for this position, the application submission button will not be available. If selected in the selection process, we will contact you to inform you of the selection result.*