Design Safety Lead

**Summary**:
Reporting functionally to the Director of Engineering, operationally to Project Directors and closely cooperating with the PDG OH&S team, the Design Safety Lead will be responsible for assuming a leadership role in developing and implementing processes to reduce hazard exposure to people and the environment. The individual in this role will lead all aspects of the review of project design and process features within the design-phase of projects to strive to eliminate occupational health and safety hazards through all phases of the project lifecycle across the PDG portfolio of projects.

**Responsibilities**:

- Be a courageous safety leader, adhering to and sponsoring safety and environmental requirements, procedures and standard processes
- Facilitate design review activities including HAZIDs, Plant Layout and Area Classification, Safety Integrity Level Assessments, Hazard Exposure in Design Assessments and HAZOPs as may be required by project scope
- Co-author and champion the implementation of the PDG Safety in Design Overview and be a key resource for project teams in sharing standard processes across the portfolio
- Provide oversight and assurance across engineering service providers’ deliverables and activities including execution plans, risk registers, quality management systems and technical reports
- Ensure that design safety processes are effectively supported by project and contractor teams
- Initiate reviews and assessments on project performance related to safety in design implementation, define appropriate performance measures and identify any vital corrective actions
- Participate in the management and sponsorship of relationships with technical services providers, specialist contractors and consultants, coordinating safety in design principles between multiple consultants

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field or equivalent and registration or eligibility to register as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia
- Minimum 10 years successful experience in process safety or design safety roles on major infrastructure, mining and/or process plant projects
- Demonstrated solid understanding of Engineering Standards and Practices related to the mining industry and process safety management systems
- Experience and knowledge in hazard identification and mitigation on the technical scope of engineering design and operation
- Experience with the range of applicable process hazard analysis and risk analysis and assessment methodologies
- Previous project design and site engineering experience
- Project experience as an owner at a major mining company is preferred or, as a minimum, experience as owner's team representative or EPCM contractor for the resource industry.
- Training and experience in project management systems and an understanding of multiple phases of project execution.
- Able to coordinate work efforts of technical team, including multiple consultants
- Experience crafting and leading technical presentations and validated capabilities in writing reports
- Build Teck’s reputation related to social responsibility, sustainability of resources, environment, and a culture passionate about the health and safety of employees and the communities within which it operates
- Develop dedication and commitment in others by articulating an appealing yet realistic vision of the future. Displays self-confidence. Demonstrates courage and conviction in actions and behaviour
- Integrity and Credibility, demonstrating honesty, sincerity, and respect for individuals by delivering on commitments to all constituents and acting in the best interest of Teck, its partners and the community
- Seek, listen to, and accept feedback from others to increase awareness of personal strengths and weaknesses
- Outstanding communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills and experience working with a broad range of people
- Can establish positive rapport with others and is effective in encouraging relationships through openness, integrity and cooperation
- Ability to argue their position in a thoughtful and pragmatic way
- Demonstrated great teammate with a collaborative working style

**About Teck**:
At Teck, we value diversity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person’s unique perspective and contribution.

Qualified applicants interested in joining dynamic team are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter electronically.

Teck is a diversified resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral development with major business units focused on copper, steelmaking coal and zinc, as well as investments in energy assets.

Teck has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for the six consecutive years. Teck has also been named to the Forbes list of the World’s Best Employers for the past two years and is one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People.

Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchan