What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surface Supervisor position at Teck Resources Limited?
Closing Date: April 24, 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.
Reporting to the Mine Operations General Supervisor, the Surface Supervisor is responsible for Red Dog travel and airplane rescheduling, airport maintenance, providing personnel for loading and unloading of airplanes, concentrator/shop yard maintenance, port site road maintenance, the port road maintenance, and other miscellaneous duties such as garbage disposal, and general yard clean up and organization.
Responsibilities
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.
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.
Reporting to the Mine Operations General Supervisor, the Surface Supervisor is responsible for Red Dog travel and airplane rescheduling, airport maintenance, providing personnel for loading and unloading of airplanes, concentrator/shop yard maintenance, port site road maintenance, the port road maintenance, and other miscellaneous duties such as garbage disposal, and general yard clean up and organization.
Responsibilities
- Plan schedule and/or direct the Surface group to provide a variety of services to the operation such as road maintenance, supplies and people transportation, and support for the various construction projects carried-out on the property.
- Ensure work performed by the Surface Crew is performed safely and effectively in accordance with established budget guidelines and safe operating procedures.
- Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, materials, and equipment by coordinating the work and advising on effective work methods.
- Provide training for employees and evaluate their performance on the various activities performed by the Surface Crew.
- Recommend the hiring of extra employees or contractors to meet changing job requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the areas of industrial yard maintenance, freight, and material handling.
- One (1) year lead hand experience.
- 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
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.
