Pit Utility Supervisor

Closing Date: March 25, 2025

Join Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations, one of the world’s largest producers of zinc concentrate. We are committed to encouraging a family-oriented work environment that values every team member. For many of our positions, we offer a unique rotation schedule with 2 weeks on-site followed by 2 weeks off-site, allowing you to enjoy quality time with your loved ones.

Partnership with NANA Regional Corporation: The mine operates on land owned by the NANA Regional Corporation, an Alaska Native corporation. This partnership ensures that the local Iñupiat community benefits from the mine’s operations, reflecting our dedication to community engagement and sustainable practices.
 

Embracing Courageous Safety Leadership (CSL): At Teck, safety is a core value central to our work culture. Through programs like CSL, we empower every employee to be a safety leader, encouraging a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks. As part of our team, you’ll contribute to sustaining this safety-first environment, where speaking up and driving positive change are not just encouraged but expected.
 

The Pit Utility Supervisor directs mine operation projects, crusher operations, and dewatering, and road maintenance of the Red Dog Mine to attain established objectives through the safe, efficient use of personnel and equipment.
 

Rotation schedule will be an even rotation, 2 weeks on-site and 2 weeks off-site
 

Reporting to the Mine Operations General Supervisor

Responsibilities:

• Protect the safety and health of employees by promoting and enforcing safe working procedures and health, hygiene programs in accordance with Company policy and appropriate regulations
• Ensure the Mine Operation complies with all environmental regulations
• Effectively manage the operating crews by following, enforcing and administering company policies in a fair and equitable manner
• Effectively respond to crew concerns where possible and communicate issues that are outside your area of control
• Coordinate, schedule and monitor crushing, pit projects, road maintenance and dewatering activities on a shift basis and to motivate his/her crew to safely and efficiently meet the production objectives at minimum cost
• Communicate effectively with the Engineering, Geology, Maintenance and Mill Operations departments in providing information and coordinating activities to ensure development, production and grade objectives are realized as defined in the Operating Plan
• Complete required daily, weekly and monthly inspections necessary for ensuring uninterrupted operations at the mine
• Complete the necessary equipment reporting requirements accurately and in a timely fashion to ensure that we have proper amount of equipment available
• Oversee the development and training of personnel to ensure safe work practices and conditions, productive employees and to participate in hiring, discipline and terminations, as required, in accordance with Company policy Close cooperation with the Mine Trainers is required to achieve uniform goals and standards of operator capabilities
• Represent and support the Company in its goals and objectives through regular crew meetings, safety meetings and by monitoring and changing crew performance
• Act in the capacity of Mine Shift, Mine Operations during absences, as required
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Seven (7) years of open pit mining experience
• One (1) year of Crushing experience
• One (1) year of Lead-hand Supervisory experience
• Must have a working knowledge of MSHA Standards.
• Excellent interpersonal abilities, self-motivated, with a willingness to train others
• Highly motivated team player 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly spreadsheet, word processing and presentation applications
• Excellent problem solving skills and decision making abilities
• Proven and exemplary leadership skills

About Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations

At Teck, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive. Our Red Dog mine features modern facilities, including dedicated spaces for group and individual physical activities, weights, cardio equipment, movie rooms, theme nights, and modern accommodation complexes. To ensure a comfortable living and family-style working environment for all employees, we also provide all meals, making it easier for you to focus on your work and well-being.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance, paid sick leave, vacation days, and a 401k plan. Our two-weeks on/two-weeks off schedule is designed to provide a better work-life balance for our employees.

Diversity is a core value at Teck. Our teams work collaboratively, respecting each person’s unique perspective and contribution. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We appreciate all applicants’ interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.