Supervisor, Mill Maintenance

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Teck Resources Limited is seeking a Supervisor, Mill Maintenance at Highland Valley Copper in Logan Lake, BC to lead daily mechanical maintenance across the milling complex, supervise millwrights and union trades, and uphold a Courageous Safety Leadership culture with a focus on safe work practices, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement. You’ll oversee troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, scheduling and contractor oversight, and drive reliability through KPI monitoring. Key requirements include a minimum of 5 years’ supervisory experience, a recognized trade qualification or mechanical engineering credential, planning and scheduling knowledge, CMMS and MS Office proficiency, Grade 12 and a valid Class 5 license. Pay CAD 106,000–131,000 with strong benefits; apply on a rolling basis and tailor your resume to highlight safety leadership, PM compliance, SIC use, and union-based supervision.

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. We have a rich history of consistently driving innovation, harnessing cutting-edge technology, and cultivating a dynamic environment that empowers our employees to shape the future.

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 General Supervisor, Mill Maintenance, the Supervisor, Mill Maintenance will be responsible for the oversight and supervision of daily mechanical maintenance tasks in the crushing, grinding, flotation, filtering/drying, and leaching areas of the milling complex. The successful candidate is responsible for ensuring safe work practices while promoting a culture of safety and providing a high level of leadership and motivation to crews of Millwrights, Welders and associated union trade groups. The successful candidate may be required to work shiftwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures;
• Develop and maintain a safe work environment through compliance with Teck’s Health & Safety Program and the BC Mines Act;
• Lead and hold employees accountable in achieving maintenance goals and enhance employee work performance and productivity through coaching and feedback;
• Administer the collective agreement, safety and mine regulations and environmental regulations in a manner consistent with policies and procedures;
• Participate in industrial relations and safety investigations as required;
• Direct the troubleshooting of equipment failures to determine root cause and initiate appropriate remedial action
• Oversee quality maintenance and repair of mine equipment to improve availability and reliability for production;
• Execute daily and weekly work schedules to ensure work is completed on time and on budget through usage of Short Interval Controls (SIC);
• Collect and analyze work delay codes to identify challenges to timely completion of scheduled jobs and work with available resources to reduce delays;
• Assist with the development of the 14-day schedule and the long range plan by providing feedback to the Maintenance Planner;
• Ensure preventative maintenance compliance and that repair history is properly documented;
• Assist in sourcing and requisitioning maintenance supplies, equipment and services within budgeted guidelines;
• Work with the General Supervisor to determine need for overtime work and contractors based on maintenance load as well as supervision of contractors as assigned;
• Use Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as PM compliance, schedule compliance and break in work as tools to improve maintenance execution.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience;
• Recognized trade qualification as a Millwright, Welder, Machinist, Pipefitter or qualifications as a Mechanical Engineer;
• 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 Class 5 driver’s license.

Why Join Us?

Teck employees receive access to our total rewards program and comprehensive benefits package that promote physical, mental, financial, and emotional well-being. This includes but is not limited to:  

• Annual Performance Bonus 
• Profit Share Plan 
• Health Spending Account   
• Personal Spending Account 
• Extended Health Care   
• Dental and Vision Care 
• Employer Paid Pension Plan 
• Life Insurance and Disability Coverage  
• Paid Sick Leave, Vacation and Holidays        
• Telemedicine through Maple Virtual Care
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)   

Pay Range: CAD $106,000 - $131,000 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, Mill 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: 53396 | Job Category: Maintenance & Trades | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Location: Highland Valley Copper | Workplace Type: #LI - On-site