FIRE SYSTEMS SERVICE PERSON

Closing Date.
September The Fire Systems Service Person is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all Red Dog Operations fire protection systems.
This includes the monitoring and alarm system, suppression systems, and other associated equipment.
This position is also responsible for checking and maintaining all fire extinguishers and mobile equipment fire suppression systems.
Rotation schedule will be 2 weeks on-site with 2 weeks off-site   Reporting to the Safety & Health Team Lead   Responsibilities.
•    Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures •    Respond to and troubleshoot all alarms •    Responsible for the certification, routine and preventative maintenance of all monitoring and alarms systems throughout the personnel accommodations complex, mill, powerhouse, crushers, services complex and outbuildings •    Responsible for the certification, routine and preventative maintenance of all suppression systems including.
o Diesel, electric and jockey pumps         o Sprinklers, valves, seals, pressure switches, flow switches         o Hydrant systems, mains and laterals         o Standpipes and hose cabinets         o Powerhouse, mill computer room, communication rooms FM-200 systems         o Fixed, portable, and mobile dry chemical extinguishers         o Conveyor fire suppression systems         o Powerhouse Foam System         o Kitchen hood systems         o Mobile Mining Equipment •    Ensures all records, procedures, methods, manuals and training are maintained in an orderly and up-to-date manner •    Responsible for investigating and recommending system upgrades, as required •    Provides fire systems expertise to third party external agencies such as FM Global, MSHA, State of Alaska Fire Marshalls as required to ensure Red Dog compliance with various regulations   Qualifications.
•    High School diploma or equivalent •    National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level 2 Certification OR •    Must have at least two of the three State of Alaska (SOA) Fire Systems Permits listed below.
o Fire Alarms 1B         o Sprinkler 2B         o Special Hazards 3B •    State of Alaska Fire Extinguisher Permit – Level 3 •    Must have experience with installation, maintenance and testing of; fire extinguishers, fire alarms and  sprinkler systems •    Basic electrical knowledge is required •    Ability to work in a team environment and work effectively across all levels of the business  •    Mining or heavy industry experience is preferred •    Strong communication skills About Teck Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy the pre-employment requirements of a physical assessment, drug screen and a background check.
Red Dog provides excellent benefits to employees including.
medical, dental, life, AD&D and long term disability insurance, paid sick leave, vacation days and a 401k.
Red Dog currently offers a 2x2 (two weeks on & two weeks off) 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.
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.
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.
The pursuit of sustainability guides Teck’s approach to business.
Teck has been recognized as one of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations by Corporate Knights and is ranked #1 in the Metals and Mining industry on the S&P Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI).
Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TECK.
and TECK.
and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TECK.
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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.