Journeyperson HE Mechanic

Location:

Red Dog, AK, US

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations, one of the world's largest producers of zinc concentrate, is looking for Journeyperson Heavy-Duty Mechanics to add to their team.

Reporting to the HE Shop Supervisor, the Heavy Equipment Mechanics at Red Dog support in a critical and dynamic role that is responsible for troubleshooting a wide array of large and complex mining and related equipment across site.

The rotation schedule for these opportunities will be an even rotation, with the option for 2 weeks on-site with 2 weeks off-site, or 3 weeks on-site and 3 off-site.

Responsibilities:

Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures.
Inspect and examine mobile equipment to detect and find irregularities and malfunctions; install, troubleshoot and maintain power transmission, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and braking systems.
Diagnose, dismantle, assemble, and align mobile equipment including dozers, graders, haulage trucks and loaders.
Complete routine tasks such as lubrication of fleet equipment, seal replacement, cleaning of parts during an overhaul and preventative maintenance.
Interact with a variety of employees on the property such as operators, engineering, trades and operating supervision on methods, procedures and hazards in order to coordinate the services of other trades and service personnel in the planning of their portion of the job; prioritizing work on a daily basis utilizing the Maintenance Order System; estimating material costs and labour hours on jobs and troubleshooting equipment.
Complete preventative maintenance on fleet vehicles.
Complete and provide accurate work closure details which are recorded on work order.
Ensure all tools are maintained and kept in a clean and orderly condition.
Serve as relief Maintenance Supervisor when required.
Communicate effectively with other trade personnel, colleague and supervisor about assigned tasks and ensuring carryover and updates of completed tasks throughout the shift.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of environmental risks and hazards as well as follow safety policies and procedures (MSHA and Red Dog EMS training) and ensure daily workplace inspections are done in order to accurately identify and correct workplace hazards.
Ensure compliance with all established policies and standard operating procedures and advise coworkers and visitors of such policies and procedures as required.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Journeyperson Heavy-Duty/Heavy-Equipment Mechanic certification, or 10 or more years of proven experience in a heavy industrial maintenance environment, which includes diagnosing, dismantling, assembling, and aligning heavy mobile equipment.
Basic computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, are required.
The ability to adhere to high safety standards.
Ability to work day, afternoon, or night shifts as required.
Team player and able to communicate well with others.
Highly motivated and have the ability to perform tasks with limited direction.
Able to work outdoors with potential exposure to extreme climatic conditions and perform labour-intensive work when required.
The ability to obtain a valid Alaska driver's license is desirable.

Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy the pre-employment requirements of a physical assessment, drug screen and background check. Red Dog provides excellent benefits to employees, including medical, dental, life, AD&D, long-term disability insurance, paid sick leave, vacation days and a 401k. Red Dog currently offers a 2x2 (two weeks on & two weeks off) schedule to provide a better work-life balance to our employees.   

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Teck

At Teck, we value diversity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person’s unique perspective and contribution.

Teck is one of Canada's leading mining companies, focused on providing products that are essential to building a better quality of life for people around the globe. Our commitment to our people is why Teck has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for seven consecutive years, listed as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People and named to the 2024 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index. The pursuit of sustainability guides Teck's approach to business and we are proud to be recognized as one of the 2024 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations by Corporate Knights. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TECK.

Learn more about Teck at www.teck.com or follow @TeckResources

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.