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Posting Start Date: 10/8/26
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Job Description
Maintenance Planner
Closing Date: November 8, 2026
Location: Red Dog Mine, AK, United States
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
About Red Dog
Red Dog Operations is both the largest critical minerals mine in the United States and one of the largest zinc mines in the world. In 1982, Red Dog was developed through a partnership between Teck and the land-owner NANA, an Alaska Native corporation owned by the Iñupiat of northwest Alaska. The partnership between Teck and NANA ensures real benefits for the local Iñupiat community, while recognizing there is still more to do as we advance our commitment to sustainable practices and meaningful engagement.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Team Leader Maintenance Improvement & Shutdown Management. The Maintenance Planner provides the Teck Organization with comprehensive, thorough maintenance job plans and schedules that facilitate the safe and effective execution of work
Rotation schedule will be 2 weeks on-site with 2 weeks off-site, a three-week rotation may be considered.
Key Responsibilities
- Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
- The primary role of this position will be one of the Fixed Asset Maintenance Planners. This role will focus on the routine and major maintenance of 8 VASA 32 Wartsila diesel engines and generators and support the facilities maintenance teams with camp maintenance activities. Examples of camp maintenance include HVAC, Commercial Kitchen Equipment, Plumbing, and Facilities Maintenance activities
- Manage work order backlogs for accuracy and details required to properly advance the work through the planning process
- Scope all aspects of pre-job requirements, including parts, labor resources, permits, drawings, facilities, support equipment, special equipment and tooling, instructions
- Coordinate with Schedulers to develop and maintain a 13-week master schedule, focusing on equipment criticality and proper work identification
- Maintain a long-term forecast, focusing on key equipment, components and major work
- Commission and decommission equipment and their maintenance programs
- Assist with the development and maintenance of cost forecasting, budgeting and analysis
- Work consistently with the tradespeople, reliability group and operations employees to create detailed work packages, especially for routine work
- Track and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of our processes and systems, bringing forth visibility and continuous improvement opportunities to the Maintenance Department
- Schedule the maintenance work orders and establish the general nature and timing of the job
- Ensure that costs are controlled and develop long-term maintenance programs by providing cost analysis and equipment performance. Continually monitoring the service life cycle process
- Ensure the accuracy of maintenance work orders and effective documentation through review and auditing of the criteria required for a planned MWO and the work approval process
- Additionally, the planner/scheduler is responsible for the collection, tracking, and achievement of the Planning KPIs:
o Planning Backlog (hours)
o Trade Backlog (hours)
o Contractor Backlog (hours)
o Average age if Backlog by priority
o % Planned work returned to planning for rescoping
o Average time to plan a work order
o Planning accuracy (actual versus estimated hours)
- Work closely with and support the Maintenance Supervisors and Maintenance General Supervisors in their function within the Maintenance organization
- Support the Maintenance trades development, and mentorship of the NANA shareholders through the apprenticeship programs, ensuring that apprentices are exposed to a well-rounded workload
- Substitute for other people in Maintenance leadership roles if requested
- Provide input into budget preparation and controlling costs by providing equipment repair schedules and forecasting service life attainment beyond the current year
- Establish Personal Goals & Objectives annually that align with Supervisor, Departmental and Property Goals and Objectives. (These require Supervisor approval and will be evaluated regarding achievement during Building Strength with People coaching and mentoring review sessions)
- Fully understand the commitment required to effectively perform at this position, to achieve departmental goals
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Journeyperson Maintenance Person with ten (10) years Industrial Maintenance experience, or five (5) Years Maintenance Planning experience plus five (5) years Industrial Maintenance experience, or a Maintenance Engineer (B.Eng., Mechanical, Materials) minimum of three (3) years post grad in an industrial maintenance environment. Note, strong experience with emphasises on large reciprocating engines used in power generation i.e. Wartsila, MTU, Caterpillar etc. will be essential for this role
- Intermediate skills and knowledge of computers utilizing Microsoft Office software
- Ability to work cooperatively with others
- Ability to manage time independently with limited supervision
- Possess excellent communication skills
- Committed to leading by example our safety culture
- Ability to train apprentices, and junior employees into more experienced roles
- Experience with SAP Maintenance Planning Suite would be considered an asset for this position
Working Conditions:
- Access: Fly in, fly out
- Schedule: We offer a two-weeks on / two-weeks off rotational schedule to support a healthy work-life balance.
- Accommodation: Our modern facilities, including dedicated spaces for group and individual physical activities, weights, cardio equipment, movie rooms, theme nights, and modern accommodation complexes. All meals are provided, making it easier for you to focus on your work and well-being.
- Culture: At Red Dog, we believe in fostering a safe and healthy environment for all our employees. We are proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace and will include a drug test as part of our hiring process.
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 Maintenance Planner role. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Accommodations are available upon request, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Requisition ID: 54668 | Job Category: Maintenance & Trades | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Location: Red Dog | Workplace Type: #LI - On-site
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Closing Date: November 8, 2026
Location: Red Dog Mine, AK, United States
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
About Red Dog
Red Dog Operations is both the largest critical minerals mine in the United States and one of the largest zinc mines in the world. In 1982, Red Dog was developed through a partnership between Teck and the land-owner NANA, an Alaska Native corporation owned by the Iñupiat of northwest Alaska. The partnership between Teck and NANA ensures real benefits for the local Iñupiat community, while recognizing there is still more to do as we advance our commitment to sustainable practices and meaningful engagement.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Team Leader Maintenance Improvement & Shutdown Management. The Maintenance Planner provides the Teck Organization with comprehensive, thorough maintenance job plans and schedules that facilitate the safe and effective execution of work
Rotation schedule will be 2 weeks on-site with 2 weeks off-site, a three-week rotation may be considered.
Key Responsibilities
- Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
- The primary role of this position will be one of the Fixed Asset Maintenance Planners. This role will focus on the routine and major maintenance of 8 VASA 32 Wartsila diesel engines and generators and support the facilities maintenance teams with camp maintenance activities. Examples of camp maintenance include HVAC, Commercial Kitchen Equipment, Plumbing, and Facilities Maintenance activities
- Manage work order backlogs for accuracy and details required to properly advance the work through the planning process
- Scope all aspects of pre-job requirements, including parts, labor resources, permits, drawings, facilities, support equipment, special equipment and tooling, instructions
- Coordinate with Schedulers to develop and maintain a 13-week master schedule, focusing on equipment criticality and proper work identification
- Maintain a long-term forecast, focusing on key equipment, components and major work
- Commission and decommission equipment and their maintenance programs
- Assist with the development and maintenance of cost forecasting, budgeting and analysis
- Work consistently with the tradespeople, reliability group and operations employees to create detailed work packages, especially for routine work
- Track and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of our processes and systems, bringing forth visibility and continuous improvement opportunities to the Maintenance Department
- Schedule the maintenance work orders and establish the general nature and timing of the job
- Ensure that costs are controlled and develop long-term maintenance programs by providing cost analysis and equipment performance. Continually monitoring the service life cycle process
- Ensure the accuracy of maintenance work orders and effective documentation through review and auditing of the criteria required for a planned MWO and the work approval process
- Additionally, the planner/scheduler is responsible for the collection, tracking, and achievement of the Planning KPIs:
o Planning Backlog (hours)
o Trade Backlog (hours)
o Contractor Backlog (hours)
o Average age if Backlog by priority
o % Planned work returned to planning for rescoping
o Average time to plan a work order
o Planning accuracy (actual versus estimated hours)
- Work closely with and support the Maintenance Supervisors and Maintenance General Supervisors in their function within the Maintenance organization
- Support the Maintenance trades development, and mentorship of the NANA shareholders through the apprenticeship programs, ensuring that apprentices are exposed to a well-rounded workload
- Substitute for other people in Maintenance leadership roles if requested
- Provide input into budget preparation and controlling costs by providing equipment repair schedules and forecasting service life attainment beyond the current year
- Establish Personal Goals & Objectives annually that align with Supervisor, Departmental and Property Goals and Objectives. (These require Supervisor approval and will be evaluated regarding achievement during Building Strength with People coaching and mentoring review sessions)
- Fully understand the commitment required to effectively perform at this position, to achieve departmental goals
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Journeyperson Maintenance Person with ten (10) years Industrial Maintenance experience, or five (5) Years Maintenance Planning experience plus five (5) years Industrial Maintenance experience, or a Maintenance Engineer (B.Eng., Mechanical, Materials) minimum of three (3) years post grad in an industrial maintenance environment. Note, strong experience with emphasises on large reciprocating engines used in power generation i.e. Wartsila, MTU, Caterpillar etc. will be essential for this role
- Intermediate skills and knowledge of computers utilizing Microsoft Office software
- Ability to work cooperatively with others
- Ability to manage time independently with limited supervision
- Possess excellent communication skills
- Committed to leading by example our safety culture
- Ability to train apprentices, and junior employees into more experienced roles
- Experience with SAP Maintenance Planning Suite would be considered an asset for this position
Working Conditions:
- Access: Fly in, fly out
- Schedule: We offer a two-weeks on / two-weeks off rotational schedule to support a healthy work-life balance.
- Accommodation: Our modern facilities, including dedicated spaces for group and individual physical activities, weights, cardio equipment, movie rooms, theme nights, and modern accommodation complexes. All meals are provided, making it easier for you to focus on your work and well-being.
- Culture: At Red Dog, we believe in fostering a safe and healthy environment for all our employees. We are proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace and will include a drug test as part of our hiring process.
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 Maintenance Planner role. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Accommodations are available upon request, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Requisition ID: 54668 | Job Category: Maintenance & Trades | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Location: Red Dog | Workplace Type: #LI - On-site
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Posting Start Date: 10/8/26
Job Category: Maintenance & Trades
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Career Status: Experienced
Workplace Type: On-site
Job Category: Maintenance & Trades
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Career Status: Experienced
Workplace Type: On-site
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