Senior Analyst, Vibration

Overview Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is transforming the future?

Vale Base Metals – a global supplier of critical minerals transforming the future. With reserves of copper and nickel in Canada, Brazil, and Indonesia, and 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, and Vale Base Metals is transforming its business to provide a secure and responsible supply of these minerals. We invite you to join our diverse team of 13,000 professionals committing to meaningful and enduring change.

The Opportunity We are currently seeking a

Senior Analyst, Vibration

to join our

Central Engineering

team in Sudbury. The role is a permanent position for an existing vacancy.

As a Senior Analyst, Vibration you will provide proactive vibration monitoring services on critical rotating machinery to prevent production equipment failures or minimize vibration-related damage. You will help ensure equipment operates as designed 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 various mining sites and plants will be required.

In addition, you will:

Conduct field rotor balancing services to reduce vibration to acceptable level standards.

Support operations by responding to machinery with continuous vibration monitors that have initiated a danger level shutdown, quantify severity of vibration causes, and assess asset risk.

Execute the vibration monitoring preventive maintenance program on critical rotating equipment for all Copper Cliff area mines, mills, refineries, and smelter.

Conduct critical troubleshooting vibration analysis to ensure production machinery can operate, and provide around-the-clock call-out services.

Provide design and technical support on new machinery installation regarding specifications and continuous vibration monitoring systems.

Conduct vibration analysis on new equipment at the manufacturer’s plant and during on-site commissioning to ensure adherence to machine specifications.

Specify required instrumentation, software, testing, and acceptance criteria for 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

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

Strong organization and time management skills

Understanding of 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.

Location Sudbury, Ontario (Greater Sudbury) – a city with a rich mining history and significant role in Canada’s mineral production.

Additional Information Vale Base Metals is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities. Employees must be legally eligible to work in the country where the role is located; the company does not provide immigration or work permit sponsorship. 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:

May 4, 2026

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