Role Overview

Are you a natural leader with strong abilities to grow a team of motivated technical specialists? Join us at Teck and enjoy a rewarding career journey that delivers on meaningful opportunity, development, and challenges. 

Reporting to the Manager, Maintenance and Asset Management, The Superintendent, Reliability & Asset Health – Mechanical plays a pivotal role in improving the performance, reliability, and longevity of both fixed plant and mobile mechanical assets at Highland Valley Copper. This role leads the development and optimization of maintenance strategies, supports root cause failure analyses, and drives initiatives that reduce downtime, enhance asset availability, and lower lifecycle costs. Working across maintenance, planning, execution, and operations, the Superintendent applies strong field experience and technical expertise in reliability practices to ensure the long-term health of critical assets.

In addition to leading and refining key processes, this role is instrumental in aligning Plant and site-wide priorities. This role plays a key part in driving high-quality results from the reliability team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of reliability strategies and maintenance tactics for fixed (e.g., crushers, conveyors, pumps) and mobile equipment (e.g., 793, 4100, D10, 24M).
• Promote a safety-first culture by integrating risk-based maintenance (RBM), RCM, and asset criticality assessments.
• Optimize asset performance, reduce downtime, and maintain accurate SAP asset data, BOMs, and maintenance plans.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for mechanical systems, providing guidance on failure modes, preventive maintenance, and condition monitoring.
• Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and ensure follow-up actions are implemented.
• Develop and maintain Standard Task Procedures (STPs); identify critical spares and system constraints.
• Analyze and improve reliability metrics (MTBF, MTTR, availability, bad actor elimination).
• Collaborate with maintenance teams, planners, vendors, and advisors to implement improvements and support audits and technology upgrades.
• Work cross-functionally with trades, planners, and operations to align strategies with execution capability.
• Mentor and support Reliability Advisors and junior staff.
• Provide coverage for other reliability functions as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; P.Eng designation and technical certifications (CMRP, CRL, etc.) are assets.
• Eligible for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC); employer support available.
• 10+ years of reliability or mechanical maintenance experience in mining, heavy industry, or oil & gas.
• 8+ years in a reliability leadership role, with a proven record of implementing successful strategies and improvements.
• Proficient in SAP PM and CMMS systems.
• Skilled in mechanical drawings, P&IDs, OEM documentation, and technical writing.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Committed to safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

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. 

Enjoy a variety of recreational opportunities, such as hiking, skiing, fishing, and golf! The mine site is a 50-minute drive from Kamloops, B.C., which provides all the comforts of city living. The mine site is also close to Merritt, Ashcroft, and Logan Lake, which all exude a small-town community atmosphere. 

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: CAD $147,000 - $182,000 per year

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