Superintendent, Maintenance Engineering

Closing Date: December 11, 2023

As Canada's largest diversified mining company, Teck is committed to providing the world with essential resources safely and sustainably. We have a rich history of consistently driving innovation, harnessing cutting-edge technology, and cultivating a dynamic environment that empowers our employees to shape the future. 

Teck is looking for an experienced Superintendent, Maintenance Engineering to join our team at our Trail Operations, one of the world's largest fully integrated zinc and lead smelting and refining complexes. Reporting to the Asset Planning & Reliability Manager, the Superintendent, Maintenance Engineering is responsible for overseeing Maintenance Engineering activities and team for plants and services at Trail Operations. 

This role is based in the welcoming community of Trail, situated in the beautiful West Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia. Here you will find outdoor adventure at your fingertips! Whether it's biking and skiing, or the laid-back atmosphere of fishing and hiking, there is something for everyone.

This position offers relocation assistance, a compressed workweek with alternating Fridays off and a flexible work policy. Come experience what work life balance is all about! 

Responsibilities:

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Manage and oversee Maintenance Engineering for the Lead Operations plant, Leaching plants, and E&M plants as well as other groups as assignedAlign plant and site-wide priorities and set expectations for the Maintenance Engineering team aligned with the 20-year and 5-year business plansProvide input into the Maintenance Engineering budget by monitoring and reporting on expenditures and identifying opportunities to reduce costs and explaining variancesDefine timing of major maintenance based on risk assessments, develop cost estimates for the work that can be included in the budgeting process, and develop detailed scopes to provide clarity on the work to be doneDefine, develop, communicate and analyze key performance indicators for Maintenance Engineering ensuring alignment with Trail Operations' overall planMaintain a prioritized list of the Maintenance Engineering improvement objectivesTrack and report on the execution of approved Maintenance Engineering actions from Asset Management PlansMonitor, analyze and improve the Maintenance Engineering processes to ensure fit-for-purpose and maintain process documentation
• Lead and mentor a team of Engineers and Specialists by overseeing accountabilities, providing direction, driving performance and excellence, and organizing workloads to achieve a positive working environmentProvide short and long-term performance and career development for employees; provide opportunities for assignments that leverages skills, promotes learning, and grows people's capabilities
• Develop and maintain cross functional working relationships with Operating Managers, Area Superintendents, and Maintenance Engineers/Specialists to ensure priorities are aligned with business requirements and expectations are met regarding deliverables, timelines and quality.Collaborate with stakeholders prioritizing transparent and proactive communication
• Recommend and implement Maintenance Engineering improvements by identifying opportunities, executing improvement initiatives, and validating performance resultsEvaluate the Maintenance Engineering processes, conduct analysis, and complete evaluations
• Partner and collaborate with the Superintendent, Asset Planning to coordinate the development of Asset Integrity results needed for Asset Management Plans 

Manage and oversee Maintenance Engineering for the Lead Operations plant, Leaching plants, and E&M plants as well as other groups as assignedAlign plant and site-wide priorities and set expectations for the Maintenance Engineering team aligned with the 20-year and 5-year business plansProvide input into the Maintenance Engineering budget by monitoring and reporting on expenditures and identifying opportunities to reduce costs and explaining variancesDefine timing of major maintenance based on risk assessments, develop cost estimates for the work that can be included in the budgeting process, and develop detailed scopes to provide clarity on the work to be doneDefine, develop, communicate and analyze key performance indicators for Maintenance Engineering ensuring alignment with Trail Operations' overall planMaintain a prioritized list of the Maintenance Engineering improvement objectivesTrack and report on the execution of approved Maintenance Engineering actions from Asset Management PlansMonitor, analyze and improve the Maintenance Engineering processes to ensure fit-for-purpose and maintain process documentation:

• Align plant and site-wide priorities and set expectations for the Maintenance Engineering team aligned with the 20-year and 5-year business plans
• Provide input into the Maintenance Engineering budget by monitoring and reporting on expenditures and identifying opportunities to reduce costs and explaining variances
• Define timing of major maintenance based on risk assessments, develop cost estimates for the work that can be included in the budgeting process, and develop detailed scopes to provide clarity on the work to be done
• Define, develop, communicate and analyze key performance indicators for Maintenance Engineering ensuring alignment with Trail Operations' overall plan
• Maintain a prioritized list of the Maintenance Engineering improvement objectives
• Track and report on the execution of approved Maintenance Engineering actions from Asset Management Plans
• Monitor, analyze and improve the Maintenance Engineering processes to ensure fit-for-purpose and maintain process documentation

Lead and mentor a team of Engineers and Specialists by overseeing accountabilities, providing direction, driving performance and excellence, and organizing workloads to achieve a positive working environmentProvide short and long-term performance and career development for employees; provide opportunities for assignments that leverages skills, promotes learning, and grows people's capabilities:

• Provide short and long-term performance and career development for employees; provide opportunities for assignments that leverages skills, promotes learning, and grows people's capabilities

Develop and maintain cross functional working relationships with Operating Managers, Area Superintendents, and Maintenance Engineers/Specialists to ensure priorities are aligned with business requirements and expectations are met regarding deliverables, timelines and quality.Collaborate with stakeholders prioritizing transparent and proactive communication:

• Collaborate with stakeholders prioritizing transparent and proactive communication

Recommend and implement Maintenance Engineering improvements by identifying opportunities, executing improvement initiatives, and validating performance resultsEvaluate the Maintenance Engineering processes, conduct analysis, and complete evaluations:

• Evaluate the Maintenance Engineering processes, conduct analysis, and complete evaluations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with a specialization in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum 10 years' experience performing Maintenance Engineering in an industrialized environment. 
• Applicants need to be eligible for registration or registered with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of B.C. ("EGBC") as this will be a condition of employment. Teck will support eligible employees with their EGBC registration.
• Supervisory and mentoring experience strongly preferred
• Experience with predictive maintenance and CMMS systems technologies an asset
• Experience with Risk Based Inspection Process and Project Management principles required
• Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to plan and organize resources and activities.
• Ability to analyze maintenance process metrics to identify improvement opportunities. 

Teck employees receive access to our total rewards program and comprehensive benefits package that promote physical, mental, financial, and emotional well-being. This includes but is not limited to: 

• Annual Performance Bonus
• Profit Share Plan
• Health Spending Account  
• Personal Spending Account
• Extended Health Care  
• Dental and Vision Care
• Employer Paid Pension Plan
• Life Insurance and Disability Coverage 
• Paid Sick Leave, Vacation and Holidays     
• Virtual Telemedicine and additional support for overall well-being
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)     

$130,000 - $160,000 a year

At Teck, we value diversity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person's unique perspective and contribution.

Qualified applicants interested in joining dynamic team are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter electronically.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Teck is a diversified resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral development with major business units focused on copper, steelmaking coal and zinc, as well as investments in energy assets.

 

Teck has been named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for the six consecutive years. Teck has also been named to the Forbes list of the World's Best Employers for the past two years and is one of  Canada's Top Employers for Young People.

 

Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TECK.

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