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 Business Area Manager, Maintenance Support, the Superintendent, Utilities manages the Trail Operations utilities infrastructure to the point of Business Area utilization. Duties include operation, administration and maintenance of power distribution, water systems, natural gas distribution, nitrogen/oxygen distribution, steam distribution, sewer systems, elevators, Specific duties also include the administration of the operation associated power transmission assets. The incumbent holds the Elevator License providing support and leadership to Trail Operations in complying with the B.C.

Safety Standards

Act.

Key Responsibilities

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

Ensure utility assets are efficiently installed, maintained, and operated in accordance with all applicable regulatory requirements and Teck Trail Operations standards/needs by effectively coordinating, planning, scheduling, and directing trades personnel, Group Leaders, contractors, consultants, suppliers, and equipment

Effectively communicate with all Trail Operation business units and stakeholders’ relevant issues with respect to the Trail Operations utility assets

Develop and implement policy and procedures with respect to utility assets,



including the administration of overhead power line and excavation procedures

Maintain business relationships with regulators, gas utility, power utility, phone utility, and local municipalities

Ensure all utility work is authorized and prioritized to meet Trail Operations business needs

Continuously improve utility asset availability and reliability through application of loss control principles

Control costs by preparing and managing the utility budget

Maintain asset information including underground utility drawings

Maintain and communicate to Trail Operation business units, information regarding asset ownership boundaries and responsibilities

Ensure the utility assets meet the long-term objectives of Trail Operations by maintaining long term (typically 5 year) asset plans

Participate in assessing area requirements and in evaluating staff, tradespeople and apprentices

Use performance management principles to optimize performance of personnel

Monitor and analyze advancements in the incumbent's area of expertise, assessing their impact on Trail Operations

Qualifications

Minimum 8 years experience in operations (refining, smelting, processing) is required

Red Seal certification, bachelors degree in engineering or equivalent is required

Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience required





Advanced knowledge of Teck’s Reliability and Maintenance manual with the demonstrated ability to apply fundamental concepts

Working knowledge of JDE & material procurement systems

Ability to provide leadership to a diverse team including union members

Ability to strategically plan long term trade resource planning requirements aligned to the external change in technology

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the demonstrated ability to influence others, build relationships and work with cross-functional teams

Solid problem solving, organizational, prioritization and interpersonal skills

Annual Performance Bonus

Profit Share Plan

Health Spending Account

Personal Spending Account

Extended Health Care

Dental and Vision Care

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

CAD $138,000 - $170,000 per year 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.

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