Supervisor, Field Maintenance

Location: Logan Lake, BC, Canada
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site

About Highland Valley Copper

Highland Valley Copper (HVC) Operations is Canada’s largest open-pit copper mine and molybdenum operation. HVC produces both copper and molybdenum concentrate through autogenous and semi-autogenous grinding and flotation.

 
Located approximately 17 kilometers west of Logan Lake and about 50 kilometers southwest of Kamloops in British Columbia, the surrounding areas of HVC have an abundant offering of outdoor experiences. 

Role Overview

Reporting to the General Supervisor, Mine Maintenance, the Field Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for managing operational maintenance calls, supervising various trades in the field, and progressing reliability initiatives in a safe, environmentally responsible, and efficient manner.

To be successful in this role we require a motivated self-starter with a solid technical and supervisory background in mobile mining equipment, ideally in a mechanical capacity. You will have the skills to interpret maintenance calls and categorize them by urgency, handle competing priorities, meet deadlines, and positively contribute to a dynamic team environment. In addition, we are looking for strong attention to detail, adaptability, and an upbeat personality with a strong interest in continuous improvement. Most importantly you will need to have a strong dedication to customer happiness and outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

Join us in the Highland Valley and enjoy a variety of recreational opportunities at your fingertips. Whether you enjoy biking and skiing, or prefer the laid-back atmosphere of fishing and hiking, there is something for everyone! The mine site is a 50-minute drive from Kamloops, B.C. which provides all the comforts of city living. It is also close to Merritt, Ashcroft, and Logan Lake, which all exude a small-town community atmosphere.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Supervise various trades in the field.
• Improve employee work performance and efficiency through supervision, completing evaluations, mentoring, and coaching.
• Maintain communication with the operations dispatchers, asset health specialists, and HD shop to ensure efficient operations.
• Triage and manage break-in work.
• Organize and manage AMT (Autonomous Mining Truck) calibrations.
• Drive execution of Reliability initiatives such Leak Management program.
• Provide daily reporting of field repairs and downed equipment.
• Build work orders for break-in and future scheduled work.
• Complete pit tours including road quality inspections and visual inspections of equipment operating practices.
• Assist in safety investigations when required.

Qualifications

• Preference given to Red Seal ticketed HD mechanic or equivalent technologist with minimum five years of trades experience with mobile mining equipment.
• Previous supervisor experience or team leading experience.
• Previous dispatch experience is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, resolve issues, and drive accountability.
• Excellent digital literacy in Microsoft Office Suite® particularly in Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Previous experience with Wenco, Minestar, and Grafana would be an asset.
• BC Mines Supervisor Certificate is considered an asset

Pay Range: CAD $108,000 - $133,000 per year

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

Working Conditions:

• Location: Highland Valley Copper is a 50-minute drive from Kamloops, which has all of the comforts of city living and is also close to Merritt, Ashcroft, and Logan Lake, which all exude a small town community atmosphere.
• Access: This is a drive-in/drive-out role. Most employees commute to site by car, and carpooling is common among team members. 

Why Teck

At Teck, your work matters—to the world, to our communities and to your future.
As a leading Canadian resource company, we focus on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love. We do this guided by our values that, together, form The Teck Way . At Teck, you’ll find purpose-driven work, a culture of respect and inclusion, and the opportunity to grow your career while helping build a better world.

Apply with us 

Take the next step in your career by applying for the Supervisor, Field Maintenance role. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply, even if your background doesn’t match every requirement. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Requisition ID: 54246 | Job Category: Maintenance & Trades | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Location: Highland Valley Copper | Workplace Type: #LI - On-site