Senior Specialist, Asset Management

Closing Date: March 7, 2025

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.

Teck's two regional business units, North America and Latin America, oversee Teck's assets through all phases of safe, sustainable development, operation and closure. The business units are supported by enterprise-wide functions that set strategic direction, establish standards and provide governance, as well as supporting the business through shared services, centers of excellence and business partnering.

Reporting to the Manager, Asset Management, the Sr Specialist, Asset Management is as a trusted business partner and mentor to our operations. This role requires deep maintenance experience and ability to apply leadership experience to support sites in unlocking site value through improved maintenance. This role is part of the Operations Excellence group, which is comprised of Asset Management, Improvement, Digital Analytics, Management Operating Systems, and Operational Readiness. 

There are two positions available, and the ideal candidates would be either a specialist in mobile mining maintenance or large plant maintenance. 

Don't miss out on this outstanding opportunity to be part of one of Canada's leading mining companies and join our team!

Responsibilities

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

• Support value creation through improved asset management performance at Teck’s operating sites, focused on production equipment in the Mine/Fixed Plant

• Collaborate with site Maintenance Execution and Asset Management leadership to find opportunities for unlocking site value through improved maintenance of Teck’s physical assets. 

• Implement improvements in maintenance efficiency and contribute to enhance maintenance effectiveness via strategies and planning

• Leverage deep experience in industrial maintenance and knowledge of process and best practice 

• Work with site leadership and Improvement teams to develop measurement and assessment plans to uncover potential causes of maintenance value loss

• Prioritize opportunities for maintenance performance improvement, focusing on the critical few that drive improvement in health and safety, value generation, and the management of risk

• Support site leadership to assign resources to priority initiatives, and work with the teams to define objectives, success metrics, and improvement plans

• Provide coaching, mentorship, and support training for site maintenance leaders as needed, from management down through front-line supervision

• Initiate and support working groups or communities of practice focused on improvement in maintenance execution, bringing together stakeholders from across Teck’s operations

• Provide subject matter expertise to Teck’s major projects and operational readiness teams, focused on maintenance strategy, staffing, infrastructure, and work process

• Support the development and review of site mid-range and annual maintenance plans and budgets

• Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and performance benchmarks in maintenance through purposeful participation in industry forums, working groups, and events

• As part of Teck’s global Operations Excellence team, this role will require international travel to Teck’s operations in North and South America, and significant time spent on-site, including at sites located at high altitude 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering 

• Strong coaching skills and ability to lead by influence

• An engineering or business degree at the undergraduate level, or a trade certificate and experience at the journeyperson level

• Minimum 20+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, preferably in the mining industry: For the Mobile mining position, experience in mobile maintenance for open-pit mining equipment is a requirement; preferably with significant exposure to Caterpillar and Komatsu mining equipment. For the Plant position, experience in industrial plant maintenance is a requirement; ideally in the mining, smelting, Oil & Gas, or chemical sectors

• Minimum 10 years of proven experience in maintenance leadership, with progression to senior maintenance leadership roles

• Proven success in leading a large and complex maintenance organization through change and to a sustained higher level of performance

• A thorough understanding of industry standards and processes for industrial maintenance, including maintenance strategy, planning and scheduling, execution, and quality management

• For the Plant position, experience with large plant outages and turnarounds is required. Knowledge of maintenance excellence value drivers is also required

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Spanish language is an asset

• Professional or industry accreditation, such as P.Eng., CMRP, etc. may be considered an asset. 

• Candidates must be eligible to travel internationally, particularly within Canada, the USA, Chile, and Peru, up to 40% of the time 

Why Join Us?

At Teck, we offer more than just a job – we provide a pathway to personal and professional enrichment. With captivating projects set against stunning backdrops, a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, and boundless opportunities to learn and grow, joining us means embracing a fulfilling and dynamic career adventure. 

Teck employees receive access to our total rewards program and comprehensive benefits package that promote physical, mental, financial, and emotional well-being. This includes but is not limited to:  

• Annual Performance Bonus 

• Profit Share Plan 

• Health Spending Account   

• Personal Spending Account 

• Extended Health Care   

• Dental and Vision Care 

• Employer Paid Pension Plan 

• Life Insurance and Disability Coverage  

• Paid Sick Leave, Vacation and Holidays      

• Virtual Telemedicine and additional support for overall well-being 

• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)      

Salary Range: $144,000 - $178,000 

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

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