Network Analyst
Job Description
As Canada’s largest diversified mining company, Teck is committed to providing the world with essential resources safely and sustainably. We have a rich history of consistently driving innovation, harnessing cutting-edge technology, and cultivating a dynamic environment that empowers our employees to shape the future.
Teck is looking for an experienced Network Analyst to join our team at our Trail Operations, one of the world’s largest fully integrated zinc and lead smelting and refining complexes. Reporting to the Information Systems Infrastructure Superintendent, the Network Analyst plans, designs, installs, builds, implements, secures, supports, and maintains network systems for Trail Operations. This role supports both process control, local, virtual, and wide area networks and communication links related to Trail Operations. The Network Analyst troubleshoots network performance issues, analyzes network traffic, provides capacity planning solutions, establishes, and maintains network systems procedural, inventory and construction documents.
This role is based in the welcoming community of Trail, situated in the beautiful West Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia. Here you will find outdoor adventure at your fingertips! Whether it’s biking and skiing, or the laid-back atmosphere of fishing and hiking, there is something for everyone.
Please note this role does require the successful candidate to live within 100KM of Trail, British Columbia. There is no camp or company housing.
Responsibilities:
- Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
- Plan and implement new network infrastructure and any improvements, modifications or replacements of infrastructure components
- Monitor, analyze and manage network performance across Trail Operations’ LANs, VLANs, WANs and wireless deployments
- Configure and troubleshoot Microsoft network services including DHCP, DNS and WINS and their associations with server systems, printer systems and client computers
- Install, configure and manage all network hardware and equipment, including routers, switches, hubs, UPS systems, wireless network systems, and media conversion equipment
- Provide detailed budget information for network hardware and software procurement by planning and maintaining equipment expenditure forecast documentation
- Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts
- Develop and implement policies for network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory, related documentation and technical specifications information for auditory purposes
- Develop and implement policies, procedures and associated training for network resource administration, appropriate use and disaster recovery
- Consult with the Information Systems group to determine long term network systems and network management requirements
- Consult with the Control Systems group to coordinate, interpret and integrate communications solutions for process control strategies
- Manage and maintain IP-address assignment and supporting documentation for all Trail Operations’ networks
Qualifications:
- Advanced understanding and experience in IP networking, wireless network technology, network security and Voice over IP
- Industrial process control network experience is considered an asset
- 3 years or more experience in design, installation, configuration and support of Cisco routers, switches and voice gateways and wireless network technologies
- Experience with QoS configuration and management, dynamic routing protocols, firewall configuration and management, virtual network segmentation and network management and monitoring tools
- Demonstrated abilities installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network routers, switches and wireless equipment including managing fibre optic and copper cabling capacity and using specialized test equipment
- Experience with Fortinet is considered an asset
- Excellent problem solving, communication and organizational skills
Why Join Us?
At Teck, we offer more than just a job – we provide a pathway to personal and professional enrichment. With captivating projects set against stunning backdrops, a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, and boundless opportunities to learn and grow, joining us means embracing a fulfilling and dynamic career adventure.
This is a unionized position with United Steelworkers Local 480 Office and Technical. Employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package that promotes physical, mental, financial, and emotional well-being following four months of continuous employment.