Technician, Communications (Trail)

Technician, Communications (Trail)

01 Aug
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Teck Resources
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Trail

01 Aug

Teck Resources

Trail

Location: Trail, BC, Canada Employment Type: Regular Full Time Workplace Type: On-site About Trail Operations Teck’s Trail Operations, located in the community of Trail in British Columbia, is one of the world’s largest fully integrated zinc and lead smelting and refining complexes. Located in the beautiful West Kootenay region of southeastern, British Columbia, Trail offers outdoor adventure at your fingertips.

Role Overview Reporting to the Information Systems Infrastructure Superintendent, the Technician, Communications is a technical generalist for Trail Operations communications systems and will take technical guidance from Communications and Network team members and assists with troubleshooting and performance analysis of our communications systems and their infrastructure subsystems. This role will be operationally focused around public address, radio communications, telecommunications infrastructure, video surveillance, communications systems for setting monitoring data collection, physical security and access control necessary to support Trail Operations with a strong emphasis around advanced support and performance tuning of mission critical systems.

Key Responsibilities Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures

Participate in project delivery where advanced skill, experience, and new complex techniques are essential to ensure business requirements are met and the respective services are highly available

Participate in the management, building, tuning, and maintenance of communication systems in conformance with industry and enterprise standards and best practices

Participate with the Network, Control Systems, Electrical or Instrumentation groups to maintain, troubleshoot, and resolve problems related to the existing physical network infrastructure

Assist in the pre-wiring, installing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of products and services including but not limited to the wiring infrastructure which supports fire and gas alarms, security systems, smoke detectors, telephones, cable jacks, control panels, speakers, antennas, voice activated systems, and audio/video systems and network Ethernet cabling and fiber optic cabling

Prioritize, schedule and organize work order queues including status update communications to customers





Participate with the fabrication and assembly of components comprising of critical equipment that interfaces to new or existing communications systems

Train users, technicians, and trades personnel in operating and/or servicing procedures and work with engineering staff, consultants and contractors during the design, installation, and commissioning of new projects to identify training requirements

Participate in preventative maintenance of all radio communications networks and equipment. Assist with the maintenance of rental and service contracts for company leases and owned equipment

Participate with the implementation of digital, wireless or cellular communications systems to support environmental monitoring equipment including video systems, environmental data collection and process monitoring

Use sophisticated test equipment to identify and solve problems. Aid in performing advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis often working with team members, support personnel, engineering staff, consultants or vendors to resolve complex problems

Maintain the communications systems library of manuals, specifications, ‘as-built’ drawings and diagrams, and database of systems records, inventories and components. Manage and maintain an appropriate stock of spare parts and supplies

Conduct quality control services and audits for optical fiber, data and Modbus cabling to ensure technical specifications and installation quality are met

This role will also assist the Network group with physical installation of network equipment (Routers and Wireless Access Points) Ensure the confidentiality of sensitive information (security systems, precious metals, cameras, recording equipment and data systems) and it’s disclosure to appropriate personnel

Observe all safety,



environmental and hygiene rules and regulations in the performance of duties Qualifications Must have a diploma from a two-year program in a communications technology or electronics technology program from a recognized College or Institute of Technology, or must be a Certified Electronics Technician (CET) and/or Journeyperson

Minimum of two (2) years of working experience with some or all of the following communications systems: physical access control, video monitoring and recording (IP and Analog), public address and emergency messaging and land mobile radio

Good knowledge of analog and digital communications and networking (voice, video, data) disciplines of information and communications technology is required

Manufacturer certification(s) in cable terminations (copper and fiber) an asset

Excellent problem-solving skills, good communication and interpersonal skills

Abilities to influence and direct others, work independently, manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines Advantages 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

Employer and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Pay Range: $93,912 - $101,520 The actual amount offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

Why Teck At

Teck, your work matters—to the world, to our communities and to your future. As a leading Canadian resource company, we focus on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love. We do this guided by our values that, together, form The Teck Way.

At Teck, you’ll find purpose-driven work, a culture of respect and inclusion, and the opportunity to grow your career while helping build a better world. Apply with us Take the next step in your career by applying for the Technician, Communications role. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply, even if your background doesn’t match every requirement.

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Requisition ID: 54352 | Job Category: Technology | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Location: Trail | Workplace Type:

- On-site

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