At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and manage maintenance tasks for a leading copper mine.
- Company: Join Teck, a top Canadian resource company focused on sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a safety-first work culture.
- Other info: Enjoy outdoor adventures near Kamloops while working at Canada's largest open-pit copper mine.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in planning/supervisory roles and a valid driver's license required.
The predicted salary is between 108000 - 133000 $ per year.
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
Teck is a leading Canadian resource company focused on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love.
Embrace 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, fostering 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 Mill Maintenance Planning General Supervisor, the Mill Maintenance planner will be responsible for the planning of shut down and daily maintenance tasks in one or more of the following areas: crushing, conveyors, grinding, flotation, filtering/drying, reclaim, leaching as well as other areas of the milling complex. Responsibilities will include managing various maintenance strategies designed to maintain the health, reliability, and overall protection of equipment while keeping to a "Best Practice" planning standard of managing backlogs, building and maintaining job plans, bills of materials and SOP's.
Key Responsibilities
- Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
- Develop job/plan packages with necessary information to allow efficient scheduling and execution of work
- Verify the scope of work to be performed is accurately captured on work orders
- Determine tasks and sequence necessary to accomplish work
- Identify health and safety risks for each task with required permitting
- Develop adequate work instructions for each task
- Use Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as work backlogs to improve on maintenance efficiencies and availability
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of supervisory/planning experience in a metallurgical processing plant or equivalent
- Recognized trade qualification, technical diploma or equivalent
- Understanding of planning and scheduling principles and procedures
- Computer literacy including Microsoft Office and working knowledge of a computerized maintenance management system
- Must have Gr.12 or equivalent
- Possess a valid driver's license
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.
Planner, Mill Maintenance employer: Teck Resources
Teck's Trail Operations is an exceptional employer, offering a unique blend of meaningful work and a vibrant community in the stunning West Kootenay region of British Columbia. With a strong commitment to employee well-being, Teck provides comprehensive benefits, including relocation assistance, a compressed workweek, and opportunities for professional growth, all while fostering a culture of safety, respect, and inclusion. Join us to experience a fulfilling career where your contributions truly matter, both to the company and the environment.
