Electrical Superintendent, Maintenance Services at Teck · Trail

Location: Trail, BC, Canada Employment Type: Regular Full Time Workplace Type: On-site

About Trail Operations

Teck’s Trail Operations, located in the community of Trail in British Columbia, is one of the world’s largest fully integrated zinc and lead smelting and refining complexes. Located in the beautiful West Kootenay region of southeastern, British Columbia, Trail offers outdoor adventure at your fingertips.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Business Area Manager, the Superintendent, Electrical Engineering provides strategic leadership for the Electrical Engineering function at Trail Operations. The role is accountable for the reliability, integrity, performance, and long-term stewardship of site electrical assets and infrastructure. Through leadership of a multidisciplinary engineering team, the Superintendent establishes engineering standards, asset strategies, and technical governance frameworks while supporting safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations across Trail Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of develop a team of electrical engineering professionals and other technical staff , fostering technical excellence, succession planning, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic leadership for the Electrical Engineering function, establishing priorities, allocating resources, and ensuring alignment with Trail Operations' business objectives.
• Accountable for the reliability, integrity, and lifecycle management of Trail Operations' electrical infrastructure and distribution systems..
• Establish and oversee long-term electrical asset management strategies, including capital renewal plans, asset risk management, and investment prioritization.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Projects, and technical teams to improve equipment reliability, reduce business risk, and support operational performance.
• Ensure effective processes are in place for equipment reliability, failure investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Provide governance and oversight of electrical engineering standards, technical specifications, design criteria, and document management systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, corporate requirements, insurance standards, and industry best practices.
• Act as the site's electrical authority, providing technical governance and risk-based decision-making for significant operational, maintenance, and capital project initiatives.
• Oversee engineering support provided to emergent equipment issues and major electrical system failures, ensuring timely resolution and minimization of production impacts.
• Sponsor continuous improvement initiatives related to electrical system performance, maintenance effectiveness, asset reliability, and engineering work practices.
• Provide electrical engineering oversight and owner's team representation for major sustaining and growth capital projects, including scope development, design reviews, commissioning readiness, and operational integration.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, resource plans, and contractor requirements to support safe and reliable operation of electrical assets.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, equipment suppliers, utilities, and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive electrical engineering experience within mining, smelting, refining, utilities, or other heavy industrial environments, including leadership of engineering teams, programs, or complex technical initiatives.
• Applicants must be eligible for registration or registered with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of B.C. (“EGBC”) as this will be a condition of employment. Teck will support eligible employees with their EGBC registration
• Previous supervisory or engineering leadership experience is strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of electrical power distribution systems, asset management principles, reliability programs, and risk-based decision making.
• Experience supporting large industrial operations with a focus on safety, reliability, operational performance, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams in a complex operating environment.
• Experience supporting capital projects from concept through commissioning and operational handover.
• Knowledge of predictive maintenance methodologies, asset management systems, and CMMS platforms is considered an asset.

Benefits

• 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
• Virtual Telemedicine and additional support for overall well-being
• Employer and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Pay Range: CAD $138,000 - $170,000 per year

The actual amount offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

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 Electrical Superintendent, Maintenance Services 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: 54595 | Job Category: Mining, Milling & Smelting Operations | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Location: Trail | Workplace Type: #LI-AP1 On-site