Role Overview

Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations, one of the world's largest producers of zinc concentrate, is recruiting for a Deputy General Manager

Reporting to the General Manager

Key Responsibilities

•    Work closely with the General Manager, the Manager Integrated Operations and Improvement, and the RD MLE Project Director and other members of the Site Leadership Team (SLT) to define and develop business and operational requirements to optimize design and maximize the operational ramp up and utilization of RD MLE project assets. This will include formalizing integration team engagement and ensuring prompt follow-up from site leadership for integration actions identified
•    Ensure collaboration with the broader leadership team and area leads to successfully deliver the various components of the RD MLE project through the operational readiness plan, inclusive of workload planning, selection of in-house and contract resources, equipment and crew mobilization, safety training and onboarding
•    Establish and manage a Project Management Office (PMO) for Operational Readiness, promoting effective communication and collaboration
•    Develop and manage a multidisciplinary Operational Readiness team, setting goals and monitoring progress
•    Oversee RD MLE Operational Readiness compliance with HSEC plans, budgets, schedules, and associated contracts
•    Participate in the RD MLE decisions with respect to regulatory issues, environmental issues and new technology affecting the mining and milling of ore and production of concentrates. A major challenge of this position is to minimize the costs without sacrificing safety and quality standards
•    Foster engagement between the operations and project teams to review information and deliverables to progress the design;
•    Ensure implementation of systems, processes, recruitment, and training of the necessary workforce
•    Ensure Implementation of appropriate digital systems and operational processes, including equipment testing and commissioning
•    Prepare annual operating and capital budgets for RD MLE Operational Readiness and Red Dog Mine’s Supply Chain Management functions
•    Evaluate the performance of employees in areas of accountability and recommends to the General Manager the selection, promotion, transfer and termination of personnel.  The DGM also plays a key role in succession planning, ensuring development plans are in place to address vacancy and readiness risks
•    Manage all aspects of supply chain including purchasing/storage/delivery of all operating supplies and materials required by the operation, uphold standards for warehouse and inventory management, develop and implement of maintenance and supply chain management standards and procedures and execute departmental continuous improvement initiatives
•    Manage and coordinate contracts.  This includes support ongoing communications and initiatives as required to enhance Teck Alaska Incorporated’s relationship with NANA, and state regulatory agencies
•    Support the GM with advancing initiatives to enhance Teck Alaska Incorporated’s relationship with NANA and state regulatory agencies
•    Enhance Red Dog’s relationship with NANA by operating within the bounds established by the Development and Operating Agreement between NANA and Teck American Incorporated

Safety Leadership (RD MLE Operational Readiness)

•    Integrate Health, Safety and Environment (“HSE”) guiding principles to ensure the safety of employees while protecting the environment
•    Utilize expertise and leadership attributes to inspire and lead by example, on an ongoing basis
•    Review key HSE KPIs on a regular basis; ensure HSE standards are being applied effectively, and the supply chain and operational readiness teams comply with HSE standards and legal requirements and regulations
•    Ensure HSE responsibilities and authorities are defined and communicated within the organization effectively

Qualifications

•    Ideal candidate typically holds a degree in Mine, Metallurgical or Mechanical Engineering, Geology, or a related field. While this educational background is the most common path, alternative educational paths coupled with extensive diverse site senior operations experience and demonstrated expertise in the mining industry would also be considered
•    10+ years in the Mining Industry with progressively senior operating roles
•    Projects and operations readiness experience a benefit 
•    Commercial and financial understanding of base metals mining is required
•    Proven Leadership competencies, ability to engage and build high-performing teams in complex environments and a track record in managing, mentoring, developing, coaching and directing employees
•    Proven change agent with quantifiable experience in planning and leading changes; measurable success in continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence
•    Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills effectively communicating and interacting with integrity, empathy and sincerity