HE Shop Supervisor

Teck Resources Limited; Alaska; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Driller/Blaster to join their team at a leading zinc concentrate operation in Alaska. This role emphasizes safety leadership and teamwork, ensuring that all operations adhere to strict safety protocols. With a unique rotation schedule of two weeks on-site followed by two weeks off-site, employees can enjoy a balanced work-life experience. The company fosters a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion while providing modern facilities and comprehensive benefits. If you are a motivated leader with a passion for safety and teamwork, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

401k plan

Paid sick leave

Vacation days

All meals provided

Modern accommodation complexes

Dedicated spaces for physical activities

Movie rooms

Theme nights

Family-oriented work environment

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in heavy industrial environments required.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety of team members by enforcing safe work procedures.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of heavy-duty equipment.
• Manage daily work schedules and facilitate crew meetings.

Skills

Heavy Duty Mechanic

Leadership Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Abilities

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Education

Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic

Tools

MSHA Knowledge

Job description

Join Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations, one of the world’s largest producers of zinc concentrate. We are committed to encouraging a family-oriented work environment that values every team member. For many of our positions, we offer a unique rotation schedule with 2 weeks on-site followed by 2 weeks off-site, allowing you to enjoy quality time with your loved ones.

Partnership with NANA Regional Corporation: The mine operates on land owned by the NANA Regional Corporation, an Alaska Native corporation. This partnership ensures that the local Iñupiat community benefits from the mine’s operations, reflecting our dedication to community engagement and sustainable practices.

Embracing 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, encouraging 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.

The Driller/Blaster demonstrates an understanding of storage and handling explosives. The incumbent also operates light vehicles for the mine department following all safety regulations and procedures.

Rotation schedule will be 2 weeks on-site with 2 weeks off-site.

Reporting to the General Supervisor, HE Shop.

Responsibilities:

1. Ensure the health and safety of all team members by promoting and enforcing safe work procedures which includes hazard identification and mitigation.
2. Oversee and deliver on quality maintenance and repair of light, medium, and heavy-duty equipment to meet availability and reliability targets.
3. Enable a safe and efficient shop by implementing and promoting shop organization and cleanliness standards and tool management programs.
4. Manage daily and weekly work schedules to ensure work is complete safely and on schedule, including coordination of break-in work.
5. Direct the troubleshooting of equipment failure to determine root cause and initiate appropriate remedial action.
6. Attend and participate in various daily and weekly meetings to communicate status of repairs, expected timelines to return to service, and emerging concerns or delays.
7. Assist the planning department in the development of the weekly shop schedule.
8. Provide feedback to the planning, engineering, and leadership teams to highlight emerging equipment health concerns.
9. Manage and maintain all team members work schedule, vacation allotments, and daily time cards.
10. Manage key performance indicators such as downtime hours, schedule compliance, and break in percentage.
11. Facilitate routine crew meetings such as daily lineouts and monthly safety meetings.
12. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Must be a Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic with a minimum seven (7) years’ experience in a heavy industrial environment.
2. Must have at least one (1) year of lead-hand Supervisory experience.
3. Must have a working knowledge of MSHA.
4. Excellent interpersonal abilities, self-motivated, and have a strong desire to lead and train others.
5. Highly motivated team player.
6. Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
7. Excellent problem solving and decision-making abilities.
8. Proven and exemplary leadership skills.

About Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations

At Teck, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive. Our Red Dog mine features modern facilities, including dedicated spaces for group and individual physical activities, weights, cardio equipment, movie rooms, theme nights, and modern accommodation complexes. To ensure a comfortable living and family-style working environment for all employees, we also provide all meals, making it easier for you to focus on your work and well-being.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance, paid sick leave, vacation days, and a 401k plan. Our two-weeks on/two-weeks off schedule is designed to provide a better work-life balance for our employees.

Diversity is a core value at Teck. Our teams work collaboratively, respecting each person’s unique perspective and contribution. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We appreciate all applicants’ interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.