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Job Description

The field project manager is responsible for identifying, defining, planning and executing the approved

scope of work for the Red Dog Projects Group. The role requires specific field experience in mining

operations, construction trades; including steel building design, electrical, mechanical, piping and control

systems.

Reporting to the construction manager, the field project manager will serve as a supporting resource for

project construction activities during engineering, construction and commissioning functions. This role will

support the project manager by coordinating planning and execution activities for various planned projects.

Responsibilities

• Constantly maintain, implement and demonstrate Teck’s commitment to health, safety,environmental and community as a core value.

• Support the implementation of the Teck Projects Development Framework in conjunction withRed Dog Operations.

• Support and coordinate the phased project development process or Red Dog Mine projects.

• Review and monitor construction execution plans for effective management of projects performedby external service providers.

• Develop construction scopes of work of increasing complexity as requested by Plant and otherdepartment managers.

• Develop a positive working relationship, liaise and work closely with the client’s Operationalstakeholders, client functional teams, project team and operational readiness team to ensure thatthe PMP deliverables are met.

• Support ensuring that project decisions are defined and coordinated with operations andconstruction contractors.

• Transfer learning from project implementation into the improvement of company policies andprocedures.

• Researches materials and executes assignments under minimal supervision and direction.

• Attends, prepares and issues minutes of meetings.

• Perform project related document control for all phases of the projects.

• This position has supervisory responsibilities.

• Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit’s success also may be assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction with owners or contractors side of projects.

• Project experience coordinating with mine, mill and port operations groups would be consideredhighly valuable, including fuel tanks, conveyors and bulk material handling.

• Recognized as a leader in the fields of site brownfield project management & operationalreadiness,

• Proven ability to lead an initiative / project from an idea through scoping, approval and thenexecution,

• Self-motivated, results driven, enthusiastic, engaging individual with a desire help clients improvetheir operations,

• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor staff’s development in the field of project management& operations readiness, commissioning startup and ramp up of heavy industrial plants andprocesses,

• Conversant with all leading project management & operations readiness philosophies,

• Effective communicator at all levels of the organization,

• Strong client focus,

• Able to work as project leader, individual or as a team member,

• Strong safety focus,

• Lead small teams and multiple projects / initiatives in a exploration and mining operations,

• Ability to work onsite unsupervised,

• Ability to travel to a range of sites,

• Proven experience in an operational environment,

• Minimum five years’ experience in a similar role,

• Cross functional exposure and strong experience in a range of client organization roles andresponsibilities (i.e. operations, maintenance, finance, supply, mining, human resources etc.) theirinterfaces and interdependencies,

• Project management experience,

• Proven strong, leadership skills and abilities,

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,

• Good safety awareness,

• Planning and organizational skills,

• Ability to function well in a team environment,

• Problem solving abilities,

• Strong customer/client focus and engagement skills,

• Well-developed written and oral communication/negotiation skills.

• Excellent organizational and planning skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.

• Previous experience in document control would be an asset.

• Driver's License and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under company vehicle insurance policy.

Preferred

• Previous experience in brownfield mine project management and integration / project start up,

• Experience in Alaska, or northern latitude with mines and exploration methodology in permafrostenvironments,

• Experience of facilities/process engineering and commissioning methods sufficient to enableinput from an operations perspective and informed decision making to ensure quality control ofcontractor technical work and realization of opportunities for technical and business improvement,

• Knowledge of industry standards,

• Self-starters who can undertake their responsibilities with minimal supervision,

• Coordination, organization and planning of community / industrial relations awareness,

• Intermediate use of MS suite and a planning tool such as MS Project,

• MSHA qualified for metal and non-metal operations.

Leadership Competencies

• HSE leadership and training

• Driving business results – results focused.

• Strategic alignment – problem solving.

• Personal awareness – management of self.

• Personal awareness – willingness to learn.

• Working with and leading others – effective communication.

• Working with and leading others – building relationships.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions; work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift, move and/or carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.

Travel may require an employee or contractor to pass a TSA security checkpoint. If the employee or contractor does not have valid identification, they will not be able to travel until valid identification is obtained and verified. For this reason all employees and contractors must have valid identification when traveling to and from the location, for a list of TSA approved valid identification visit https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification .

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical - Uses intuition and experience to complement data.

Design - Demonstrates attention to detail.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Works well in group problem solving situations.

Project Management - Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget.

Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Interpersonal - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Inspires respect and trust; Accepts feedback from others; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates; Gives appropriate recognition to others; Displays passion and optimism; Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Equal Opportunity Employer NANA Regional Corporation, Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, gender-identity and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran protected status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. NANA grants employment preference to shareholder of NANA, their spouses and descendants to the extent allowed by law.

Accommodation Requests for Job Seekers with a Disability. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation for any part of the employment process, contact us at recruiting@nana.com or 1-800-478-2000.

Default: Location : Location US-AK-Red Dog Mine

Job ID 2025-16185

Work Type Remote Rotational

Work Location Red Dog Mine