Mine Shift Supervisor

Teck Resources Limited; Alaska; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits program

Two-weeks on/off rotation

Job summary

Teck Resources Limited's Red Dog Operations in Alaska seeks a Mine Shift Supervisor to direct shift mining activities, ensure safety, and meet production goals.

Reporting to the Mine Operations General Supervisor, you will lead crews, coordinate with Engineering, Geology, Maintenance and Mill Operations, and support training. Rotation is two weeks on site followed by two weeks off site.

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of open pit mining experience.
• One (1) year of lead-hand Supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of MSHA Standards.
• Excellent interpersonal abilities, self-motivated, with a willingness to train others.
• Highly motivated team player.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly spreadsheet, word processing and presentation applications.
• Problem solving skills and decision-making abilities.
• Proven and exemplary leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct the shift operation to achieve safe, efficient production.
• Enforce safety programs and comply with regulations.
• Lead and manage operating crews fairly and effectively.
• Coordinate load haul mining activities on a shift basis.
• Communicate with Engineering, Geology, Maintenance and Mill Operations.
• Complete production and statistical reporting accurately and timely.
• Develop personnel through training; participate in hiring and discipline.
• Represent Teck in crew and safety meetings; support supervision during absences.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Open pit mining experience

Lead-hand Supervisory experience

MSHA Standards knowledge

Interpersonal abilities

Team player

Microsoft Office proficiency

Problem solving and decision making

Leadership skills

Job description

Location: Red Dog Mine, AK, United States
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site

About Red Dog

Red Dog Operations is both the largest critical minerals mine in the United States and one of the largest zinc mines in the world. In 1982, Red Dog was developed through a partnership between Teck and the land-owner NANA, an Alaska Native corporation owned by the Iñupiat of northwest Alaska. The partnership between Teck and NANA ensures real benefits for the local Iñupiat community, while recognizing there is still more to do as we advance our commitment to sustainable practices and meaningful engagement.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Mine Operations General Supervisor, the Mine Shift Supervisor directs the shift operation of the Red Dog Mine to attain established objectives through the safe, efficient use of manpower and equipment.

Rotation schedule will be two weeks on site following two weeks off site

Responsibilities:

• Protect the safety and health of employees by enforcing safe working procedures and health programs in accordance with Company policy and the appropriate code of federal regulations as outlined by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
• Ensure the Mine Operation complies with all environmental regulations
• Effectively manage the operating crews by following, enforcing and administering company policies in a fair and equitable manner
• Effectively respond to crew concerns where possible and communicate issues that are outside your area of control
• Coordinate, schedule and monitor load haul mining activities on a shift basis and to motivate his/her crew to safely and efficiently meet the production objectives at minimum cost
• Communicate effectively with the Engineering, Geology, Maintenance and Mill Operations departments in providing information and coordinating activities to ensure development, production, and grade objectives are realized as defined in the Operating Plan
• Complete the necessary production and statistical reporting requirements accurately and in a timely fashion to ensure that the proper flow of information is maintained
• Oversee the development and training of personnel to ensure safe work practices and conditions, productive employees and to participate in hiring, discipline and terminations, as required, in accordance with Company policy. Close cooperation with the Mine Trainers is required to achieve uniform goals and standards of operator capabilities
• Represent and support the Company in its goals and objectives through regular crew meetings, safety meetings and by monitoring and changing crew performance
• Act in the capacity of the Mine Operations General Supervisor during absences, as required
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Seven (7) years of open pit mining experience
• One (1) year of lead-hand Supervisory experience
• Working knowledge of MSHA Standards
• Excellent interpersonal abilities, self-motivated, with a willingness to train others
• Highly motivated team player
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly spreadsheet, word processing and presentation applications
• Problem solving skills and decision-making abilities
• Proven and exemplary leadership skills

Working Conditions:

• Access: Fly in, fly out
• Schedule: We offer a two-weeks on / two-weeks off rotational schedule to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Accommodation: Our modern facilities, including dedicated spaces for group and individual physical activities, weights, cardio equipment, movie rooms, theme nights, and modern accommodation complexes. All meals are provided, making it easier for you to focus on your work and well-being.
• Culture: At Red Dog, we believe in fostering a safe and healthy environment for all our employees. We are proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace and will include a drug test as part of our hiring process.

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.

• 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Accommodations are available upon request, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.