Closing Date: June 16, 2023

The Safety and Health Lead oversees and provides direct supervision and leadership to the Response Chief, the Fire System Service Technicians, and the Safety and Health Officers

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

Reporting to the Safety and Health Coordinator

Responsibilities :

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Work directly with the Safety & Health Coordinator to ensure all Safety & Health Team activities are aligned with the goals and objectives of the current Safety & Health Team plans and vision
• Fill in as the Safety and Health Coordinator frequently and Superintendent occasionally in their absence or required
• Oversee and provide direct supervision and leadership of the Response Chief, Safety and Health Officers, and Fire System Service Technicians
• Coach and mentor direct reports in their development; sets clear performance and conduct expectations
• Set, prioritize, and supervise the completion of short-term objectives for direct reports
• Ensure the proper fire system maintenance and operation or personnel mobile and stationary equipment fire protection systems in accordance with local, state and federal requirements
• Ensure the readiness and preparedness of emergency fire, HAZMAT spill response, MERT, security, and the Incident Management Team (IMT)
• Ensure ERT drills and exercises and planned, scheduled and successfully executed in accordance with the annual ERT Plan
• Assign Safety & Health Officer support to the Industrial Hygienist for the collection of dust and noise sampling, air monitoring and biological monitoring
• Actively participate and provide leadership to Teck and Contractor personnel in identification and communication of workplace hazards, at risk behaviors, and unsafe work practices and conditions
• Ensure all employees and contractors working at the operation are in compliance with the proper hazard recognition and mitigation training before work is initiated
• Direct audits of safety standards for compliance regarding governmental regulatory agencies, Teck HSEC Standards, and the Red Dog Operations Health and Safety requirements
• Assist government inspectors in their inspections and investigations. Documents and communicates the findings of inspections and investigations with the site management team
• Participate and provide leadership, knowledge and support during supervisor incident investigations
• Participate in ICAM incident investigations; this will include facilitation, lead investigator and subject matter expert roles
• Support the development and facilitation of aspects for training programs related to supervisory skills or overall safety and health within the property
• Participate in security as required for the property mine, port and airport in accordance with the State and Federal regulations which includes non-lethal and lethal methods
• Participate and conduct security training and firearm instruction. The Safety & Health Lead will supervise the security team in the absence of the S&H Coordinator
• Participate and provide guidance in monthly safety meetings, tool box meetings, SIMOPS meetings, Field Level Risk Assessment (FLRA) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
• Highly encouraged to become a volunteer Courageous Safety Leadership facilitator
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years' experience in an Operational Health & Safety Supervisory role is required
• Must possess knowledge and understanding of Federal, State and Local laws and regulations regarding occupational safety and health
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment and work effectively across all levels of the business
• Must be able to collaborate and effectively communicate with managers, supervisors, and crew members
• Must be capable of providing written reports to management, supplying all pertinent information on safety performance and highlighting problem areas
• Must have an ability to conduct investigations, determine causes and recommend or initiate corrective preventative measures
• Experience in the mining industry is preferred
• Experience in Emergency Response and Incident Command is an asset
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Red Dog is a drug/alcohol free work place and provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits program. Employment is conditional upon passing a background check, physical examination and drug/alcohol tests. Excellent benefits including: medical, dental, life, AD&D and long term disability insurance, paid sick leave, vacation days and 401k. Red Dog currently offers a 2x2 (two weeks on & two week off) an even schedule to provide a better work-life balance to our employees.

At Teck, we value diversity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person's unique perspective and contribution.

Qualified applicants interested in joining a dynamic team are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter electronically.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Your application to this posting is deemed to be your consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of personal information for the purposes of recruitment. Teck respects the privacy of all applicants and the confidentiality of personal information.

Teck is a diversified resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral development with major business units focused on copper, steelmaking coal, zinc, as well as investments in energy assets. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TECK.

The pursuit of sustainability guides Teck's approach to business. Teck is building partnerships and capacity to confront sustainability challenges within the regions in which it operates and at the global level. In 2019, Teck was named to the Dow Jones

Sustainability World Index (DJSI) for the tenth straight year, indicating that Teck's sustainability practices rank in the top 10 per cent of the world's 2,500 largest public companies in the S&P Global Broad Market Index.

Learn more about Teck at www.teck.com or follow @TeckResources

We are an equal opportunity employer and 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.

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