MASTER ENGINEER (F/M) – PCP (SALOBO) – VALE BASE METALS – PREFERRED POSITION FOR WOMEN

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Job Summary: The Master Engineer (F/M) – PCP at Vale Base Metals will be responsible for planning and controlling production, analyzing performance indicators, and driving continuous process improvement. Key Highlights: 1. Safety culture, sustainability, and continuous learning 2. Focus on energy transition and positive impact 3. Collaborative environment that values individuality and leadership **MASTER ENGINEER (F/M) – PCP (SALOBO) – VALE BASE METALS – PREFERRED POSITION FOR WOMEN** **Attention: You must attach your resume when applying.** **Where there is progress, Vale is present.** **Vale Base 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 Base Metals is a mining company accelerating the transition toward a more sustainable world—placing safety at the core 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 are ready to cultivate strong relationships and maintain open dialogue with society. **\#**join**vale** **\#ValeBaseMetals** **Learn more about our purpose:** **https://www.youtube.com/watch?v\=MUpLjGKLmSc** **https://www.vale.com/pt/home** **Interested in this opportunity?** Job Code (Available Position): 1094172 Number of Openings: 01 position Education: Completed undergraduate degree in Engineering Location: Parauapebas – PA (SALOBO) Working Hours: Administrative (07:30 to 16:30\) Work Modality: Onsite Contract Type: Indefinite-term Application Period: March 04 to March 10, 2026 **Required Qualifications:** * Completed undergraduate degree in Mining Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Production Engineering, or related fields. * Proven experience in mining. * Experience in Production Planning and Control (PCP). * Experience working cross-functionally across multiple departments and hierarchical levels. * Clear communication skills, ability to influence others, and strong leadership engagement capabilities. * Advanced English proficiency. * Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency. **Preferred Qualifications:** * Experience in copper and/or gold mining. * Experience in mineral processing. * Experience in concentrate quality control. * Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools. * Postgraduate degree, MBA, or Master’s degree in Engineering, Mineral Processing, Strategic Planning, Project Management, or related fields. * Knowledge of Power BI and SQL databases. **Job Responsibilities and Activities:** Planning & Control * Develop short-, medium-, and long-term planning for mineral processing plants. * Execute production control and support the budget cycle, ensuring alignment between operational and strategic goals. * Conduct productive capacity, risk, and opportunity analyses to support decision-making. Indicators, Processes & Performance * Monitor and analyze operational, process, performance, and quality indicators, acting proactively to prevent deviations. * Develop projects to improve performance, operational stability, and cost reduction. * Lead statistical studies, trend analyses, and strategic modeling. Quality & Mineral Processing * Perform and monitor concentrate and WSMD quality control. * Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) concepts and tools for continuous improvement. **What Vale Base Metals offers you** * **Private Pension Plan:** Financial security for retirement, ensuring a peaceful future. * **PLR** \- Profit and Results Sharing Program: Recognition of collective efforts through participation in company profits. * **Medical, Hospital, and Dental Coverage:** Comprehensive health care for employees and dependents, prioritizing health and quality of life. * **Daycare Reimbursement or Babysitter Allowance:** Support for balancing return-to-work with caring for newborns — up to dependents’ age of 6 years. * **PASA** \- Health Plans for family members or for the employee themselves, in case of retirement or termination. * **Meal Voucher:** Financial support for grocery purchases. * **Meal Allowance or On-site Meals:** Benefit to simplify 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 goodwill at year-end — for dependents up to age 10. * **Chartered Transportation or Transportation Allowance:** Daily commuting assurance for employees traveling to work. * Physical Activity Incentive – Wellhub: Promotion of physical health and well-being through fitness programs. * **Well-being Program:** Holistic care to enhance employees’ quality of life. * **Advantage Club:** Exclusive discounts and benefits for purchases at partner establishments. **What it’s like to work at Vale Base Metals?** At Vale Base Metals, we contribute to shaping futures — of mining, of the planet, and 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 Base Metals, we learn together. We believe in the richness of everyday experiences and knowledge sharing among our talents. Here, every moment can and should be a learning opportunity. At Vale Base Metals, we also grow together. We establish strong, mutually beneficial 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 Base Metals do not charge any fees at any stage of their selection processes.*** **All applications must be submitted exclusively through** ***our website*** ***or via job postings on Vale’s LinkedIn profile******.*** *Note: If you have previously applied for this position, the application submission button will not be available. Should you be selected during the selection process, we will contact you to inform you of the selection result.*