Senior Telecommunications Specialist

Teck Resources Limited; Alaska; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Teck Resources Limited seeks a Senior Telecommunications Specialist to design, upgrade, and maintain VHF/UHF radio networks at Red Dog. You will plan projects, provide technical leadership, and collaborate with site teams to meet business objectives.

The role requires extensive hands-on radio system work, safety leadership, and travel to remote sites. Compensation reflects seniority and Alaska mining operations, with a rotating on/off-site schedule.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of experience with VHF/UHF radio systems.
• Four years of experience in highly technical, solid-state circuit design.
• Valid driver’s license.
• General radio Telephone license or APCO certification.
• Experience with MOTOTRBO Capacity Plus Multi-Site installations.

Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader and enforce safety/environmental rules.
• Manage MOTOTRBO Capacity Plus multi-site deployment (9 shelters, 22 repeaters).
• Program, configure, and update radios using Motorola tools.
• Plan projects, design systems, and maintain documentation for radio networks.
• Perform tower, antenna, site maintenance and inspections.
• Travel to remote sites by unimproved roads or helicopter.
• Lead by example to ensure safe and healthy working conditions.

Skills

Radio communications

MOTOTRBO Capacity Plus

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Project planning

Tools

MOTOTRBO Capacity Plus Multi-Site

Motorola Radio Management

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 Manager Digital Systems & MIS, the Senior Telecommunications Specialist position is responsible for project planning, system design, repair and maintenance, upgrade, and strategic direction for the operation’s VHF/UHF radio communication systems in support of business objectives.

The schedule is rotational and will be 2 weeks on-site and 2 weeks off-site beginning on Mondays.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Manage and maintain a MOTOTRBO Capacity Plus Multi-Site implementation consisting of 9 radio shelters and 22 Motorola SLR repeaters
• Conduct programming, configuration, and firmware updates of two-way radios using Motorola's Radio Management application suite
• Project planning, system design, repair and maintenance of VHF/UHF radio networks, monitoring system equipment, answering technical questions, providing training and assisting to the customer with problem resolution or directing customers to the correct resources
• Development and oversight of system standards, technical specifications, maintenance, system documentation and training. System documentation is to include equipment inventory, site as-built drawings and system diagrams of all radio systems including cable mapping, fiber interconnections and all cross connects
• Performing annual tower, antenna, site maintenance, and inspections
• Support includes, but is not limited to, installations of antenna systems, site construction and tower buildouts, minor trades work, inspection of contractor's work per corporate standards
• Use of electronic testing equipment, general construction equipment and hand tools, power tools, tower climbing and safety equipment, and may work around heavy equipment such as a crane or
• Travel to remote radio sites located throughout the property on unimproved roads including helicopter transportation
• Leadership forms the basis of a safe and healthy workplace and involves making a commitment to put health and safety into action. The candidate will lead by example; ensuring that safe and healthy working conditions are maintained. The Senior Telecommunications Specialist should possess the ability to engage effectively with personnel at all levels of the organization
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ten (10) years or more experience performing the duties as outlined above combined with four (4) years of experience in highly technical, solid-state circuit design within the past six years involving audio frequencies, radio frequencies (VHF and UHF), control circuits, logic design, display systems and digital information transport via TDM, MPLS and fiber protocols
• Valid driver’s license
• Experience with Motorola’s MOTOTRBO Capacity Plus Multi-Site installations
• Additional experience and/or technical training in electronics or electrical engineering may be substituted for educational requirements a year for year basis
• Understand and be proficient in testing antenna systems and components and analyzing test data
• Proficient in installation, repairs, and alignment of antenna systems
• Possess general knowledge of construction standards, methods, and processes, including plumbing, electricity, carpentry, roofing, locks and locking systems, and others
• Able to utilize laptop computer to enter pertinent data needed by drafting staff and use computer applications
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• Highly motivated and able to work independently to achieve desired outcomes without supervision
• Able to read and understand plans and blueprints and possess excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people including crew, contractors, vendors, and other agency personnel
• Able to plan and support projects as a job leader and supervisor
• A solid understanding of safety regulations, protocols, standards, and best practices when working around industrial equipment
• Proficient with radio procedures
• Possess a General radio Telephone license or the equivalent APCO certification

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.

Apply with us

Take the next step in your career by applying for the Senior Telecommunications Specialist role. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement.

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.

Requisition ID: 54451 | Job Category: Technology| Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Location: Red Dog | Workplace Type: #LI - On-site