Senior Telecommunications Specialist

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.

About the role

Reporting to the Manager Digital Systems & MIS, the Senior Telecommunications Specialist is responsible for project planning, system design, repair and maintenance, upgrade, and strategic direction for the operation’s VHF/UHF radio communication systems in support of business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Manage and maintain a MOTOTRBO Capacity Plus Multi-Site implementation consisting of 9 radio shelters and 22 Motorola SLR repeaters
• Conduct programming, configuration, and firmware updates of two-way radios using Motorola's Radio Management application suite
• Project planning, system design, repair and maintenance of VHF/UHF radio networks, monitoring system equipment, answering technical questions, providing training and assisting to the customer with problem resolution or directing customers to the correct resources
• Development and oversight of system standards, technical specifications, maintenance, system documentation and training. System documentation is to include equipment inventory, site as-built drawings and system diagrams of all radio systems including cable mapping, fiber interconnections and all cross connects
• Performing annual tower, antenna, site maintenance, and inspections
• Support includes, but is not limited to, installations of antenna systems, site construction and tower buildouts, minor trades work, inspection of contractor's work per corporate standards
• Use of electronic testing equipment, general construction equipment and hand tools, power tools, tower climbing and safety equipment, and may work around heavy equipment such as a crane or helicopter
• Travel to remote radio sites located throughout the property on unimproved roads including helicopter transportation
• Lead by example; ensuring that safe and healthy working conditions are maintained
• Engage effectively with personnel at all levels of the organization
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Ten (10) years or more experience performing the duties as outlined above combined with four (4) years of experience in highly technical, solid-state circuit design within the past six years involving audio frequencies, radio frequencies (VHF and UHF), control circuits, logic design, display systems and digital information transport via TDM, MPLS and fiber protocols
• Valid driver’s license
• Experience with Motorola’s MOTOTRBO Capacity Plus Multi-Site installations
• Additional experience and/or technical training in electronics or electrical engineering may be substituted for educational requirements a year for year basis
• Understand and be proficient in testing antenna systems and components and analyzing test data
• Proficient in installation, repairs, and alignment of antenna systems
• Possess general knowledge of construction standards, methods, and processes, including plumbing, electricity, carpentry, roofing, locks and locking systems, and others
• Able to utilize laptop computer to enter pertinent data needed by drafting staff and use computer applications
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• Highly motivated and able to work independently to achieve desired outcomes without supervision
• Able to read and understand plans and blueprints and possess excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people including crew, contractors, vendors, and other agency personnel
• Able to plan and support projects as a job leader and supervisor
• A solid understanding of safety regulations, protocols, standards, and best practices when working around industrial equipment
• Proficient with radio procedures
• Possess a General radio Telephone license or the equivalent APCO certification

Schedule

Rotational schedule: 2 weeks on-site and 2 weeks off-site, beginning on Mondays.

Benefits

• Modern facilities, including dedicated spaces for group and individual physical activities, weights, cardio equipment, movie rooms, and theme nights
• Modern accommodation complexes with all meals provided
• Drug and alcohol-free workplace

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.