Supervisor, MST

Teck Resources Limited; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 108,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Valley Copper is seeking a Mine Systems Technician (MST) Supervisor to lead a dedicated MST team on the Logan Lake site, ensuring safe and reliable operation of mine technology and communications. Reporting to the General Supervisor, Mine Maintenance, you will coordinate maintenance, support IT and reliability efforts, and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires supervision experience in maintenance or technology, strong networking knowledge, and proficiency with CMMS systems

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Interprovincial Electrician with Red Seal Endorsement, or a related technical diploma or engineering degree.
• Diploma or certification in Radio Frequency Systems, Wireless Communications, Networking, Electronics, or a related technical discipline is considered an asset.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience in maintenance, technology, communications, electrical, or a related field is preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of wired and wireless networking techniques and experience delivering or supporting technology within a mining or industrial environment.
• Experience with radio communications, wireless infrastructure, fleet management systems, dispatch systems, or other mine technology is considered an asset.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to coordinate resources and technical support during equipment or system failures.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems such as Maximo or SAP.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, coach, and direct a team.
• Demonstrate strong organizational, planning, prioritization, and resourcing skills with the ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader; adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures.
• Provide leadership, coaching, direction, and support to the Mine Systems Technician team.
• Coordinate and prioritize daily MST activities, including planned maintenance, break-in work, troubleshooting, and operational support.
• Ensure work is executed safely, effectively, and in accordance with established maintenance plans, procedures, and standards.
• Support the reliability and availability of critical mine technology, communication, wireless networking, and field infrastructure.
• Maintain strong working relationships with Mine Maintenance, Operations, Electrical, Reliability, IT, Engineering, Planning and Scheduling, and external vendors.
• Work closely with Planning and Scheduling to ensure MST work is properly scoped, planned, resourced, and ready for execution.
• Work with Reliability to develop, implement, and sustain preventative maintenance strategies for MST assets and infrastructure.
• Coordinate technical troubleshooting and vendor support for system and equipment failures as required.
• Review recurring equipment and system issues and support the development of corrective actions and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Ensure employees have the appropriate training, tools, procedures, materials, and technical support required to safely complete their work.
• Manage workforce requirements, daily assignments, vacation coverage, training, and other supervisory responsibilities.
• Review completed work and work order documentation to ensure accuracy, quality, and appropriate follow-up.
• Monitor maintenance performance, PM compliance, backlog, system reliability, and other key performance indicators.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement within the MST team.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Planning & scheduling

Communication

Wireless tech knowledge

Education

Journeyperson Electrician with Red Seal

RF/Wireless Systems diploma or related

Tools

Maximo

SAP

Job description

About Highland Valley Copper

Highland Valley Copper (HVC) Operations is Canada’s largest open-pit copper mine and molybdenum operation. HVC produces both copper and molybdenum concentrate through autogenous and semi-autogenous grinding and flotation.

Location: Logan Lake, BC, Canada
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site

Highland Valley Copper (HVC) Operations is Canada’s largest open-pit copper mine and molybdenum operation. HVC produces both copper and molybdenum concentrate through autogenous and semi-autogenous grinding and flotation.
Located approximately 17 kilometres west of Logan Lake and about 50 kilometres southwest of Kamloops in British Columbia, the surrounding areas of HVC have an abundant offering of outdoor experiences.

Role Overview

Teck is a leading Canadian resource company focused on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love.

Embrace Courageous Safety Leadership (CSL): At Teck, safety is a core value, central to our work culture. Through programs like CSL, we empower every employee to be a safety leader, fostering a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks. As part of our team, you'll contribute to sustaining this safety-first environment, where speaking up and driving positive change are not just encouraged but expected.

Reporting to the General Supervisor, Mine Maintenance, the Mine Systems Technician (MST) Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership and direction to the MST team in the safe and effective execution of planned and break-in maintenance. The role supports the reliability and availability of critical mine technology and communication systems while working closely with Mine Maintenance, Operations, Reliability, IT, Engineering, and external vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader; adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures.
• Provide leadership, coaching, direction, and support to the Mine Systems Technician team.
• Coordinate and prioritize daily MST activities, including planned maintenance, break-in work, troubleshooting, and operational support.
• Ensure work is executed safely, effectively, and in accordance with established maintenance plans, procedures, and standards.
• Support the reliability and availability of critical mine technology, communication, wireless networking, and field infrastructure.
• Maintain strong working relationships with Mine Maintenance, Operations, Electrical, Reliability, IT, Engineering, Planning and Scheduling, and external vendors.
• Work closely with Planning and Scheduling to ensure MST work is properly scoped, planned, resourced, and ready for execution.
• Work with Reliability to develop, implement, and sustain preventative maintenance strategies for MST assets and infrastructure.
• Coordinate technical troubleshooting and vendor support for system and equipment failures as required.
• Review recurring equipment and system issues and support the development of corrective actions and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Ensure employees have the appropriate training, tools, procedures, materials, and technical support required to safely complete their work.
• Manage workforce requirements, daily assignments, vacation coverage, training, and other supervisory responsibilities.
• Review completed work and work order documentation to ensure accuracy, quality, and appropriate follow-up.
• Monitor maintenance performance, PM compliance, backlog, system reliability, and other key performance indicators.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement within the MST team.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Interprovincial Electrician with Red Seal Endorsement, or a related technical diploma or engineering degree.
• Diploma or certification in Radio Frequency Systems, Wireless Communications, Networking, Electronics, or a related technical discipline is considered an asset.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience in maintenance, technology, communications, electrical, or a related field is preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of wired and wireless networking techniques and experience delivering or supporting technology within a mining or industrial environment.
• Experience with radio communications, wireless infrastructure, fleet management systems, dispatch systems, or other mine technology is considered an asset.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to coordinate resources and technical support during equipment or system failures.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite® and proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems such as Maximo or SAP.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, coach, and direct a team.
• Demonstrate strong organizational, planning, prioritization, and resourcing skills with the ability to meet deadlines.

Pay Range

CAD $108,000 - $133,000 per year

The actual amount offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

Working Conditions

• Location: Highland Valley Copper is a 50-minute drive from Kamloops, which has all of the comforts of city living and is also close to Merritt, Ashcroft, and Logan Lake, which all exude a small town community atmosphere.
• Access: This is a drive-in/drive-out role. Most employees commute to site by car, and carpooling is common among team members.

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.