SENIOR ENGINEER – MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE – MINE

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Job Summary: The Vale is seeking a Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to work at the mine, with a focus on continuous improvement, failure analysis, and equipment reliability. Key Highlights: 1. Focus on continuous improvement and problem solving 2. Reliability work on mining equipment 3. Technical support for mine maintenance and operations Where there is **growth**, Vale is. **SENIOR ENGINEER – MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE – MINE** **Want to learn about our opportunity?** **CD Number (Available Position):** CD 1091081 **Number of Positions:** 01 **Education Requirement:** Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Production Engineering **Location:** Congonhas, Minas Gerais, Brazil **Working Hours:** Day shift, from 07:00 to 16:00 **Contract Type:** Indefinite-term contract **Application Period:** November 14, 2025 to November 25, 2025 **Required Qualifications:** * Completed Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical); * Willingness to reside in Congonhas, Conselheiro Lafaiete, or Ouro Branco; * Relevant technical knowledge of mining equipment; * Knowledge of mining equipment maintenance processes; * Experience conducting Failure Analysis and Loss Profile studies; * Familiarity with mining equipment systems and their primary failure modes; * Knowledge of reliability tools such as FMEA, FMECA, DMAIC, Ishikawa Diagram, MASP, RCM, Weibull, among others. **Desirable Qualifications:** * Proficiency in statistical analysis (Six Sigma); * Proficiency in maintenance process indicators; * Knowledge of Minitab and Orion. **Responsibilities and Activities:** * Knowledge and experience in continuous improvement and problem-solving methodologies (Routine Management, FMDS, 5S, Hoshin Kanri, Strategic Planning, Project Office); * Experience in routine management, including definition and monitoring of KPIs, development of visual management systems to display problems and address deviations; * Conduct analysis/studies/management of improvements and modifications to mining equipment; * Perform reliability work on mining equipment; * Participate in technical teams tasked with developing actions to mitigate safety risks related to mining equipment; * Analyze, manage, and coordinate actions related to performance and process loss profiling; * Prepare technical reports on failure analyses; * Analyze maintenance plans considering Reliability criteria; * Develop maintenance plans; * Provide technical support to Mine Maintenance and Operations departments. **What Vale Offers You:** * Private Pension Plan: assurance of 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, in case of retirement or termination; * Meal Allowance: financial support for grocery purchases; * Meal Voucher or On-site Meals: benefit to facilitate daily routine and promote healthy eating habits; * Apoiar – Employee and Dependents 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 Transportation Allowance: guarantees daily commuting for our employees to the workplace; * Passenger train tickets on the Vitória a Minas Railway (EFVM) and/or Carajás Railway (EFC), for personal use, providing an additional logistical option for employee travel; * 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; * Benefits Club: exclusive discounts and benefits for purchases at partner establishments. And more… **Our Cultural Transformation:** Vale 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 feel ready to cultivate strong relationships and consistently foster open dialogue with society. \#join**Vale** **Learn More About Our Purpose:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v\=MUpLjGKLmSc https://www.vale.com/pt/home The selection process for this position follows the same format as other Vale talent attraction programs. **What Is It Like to Work at Vale?** At Vale, we contribute to shaping the future — of mining, of the planet, and of yours. We offer opportunities across diverse areas and professional goals. Here, our talents jointly build a collaborative and inclusive environment that values individuals for who they are: their individuality, leadership, and commitment. At Vale, 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, we also grow together. We establish solid, 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, Vale is.** Curious to learn more about Vale? Visit www.vale.com Also check out our Diversity Policy **Vale does not charge any fees at any stage of its selection processes. 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