Job description
Under the direction of the Service Desk Supervisor, the Service Desk Analyst is responsible for day to day delivery of Service Desk functionality by providing Tier 1 and 2 remote or phone support for desktop hardware and software. This position provides technical support of desktop computers, applications and related technology liaising with various business collaborators within the Teck Resources business divisions.
The successful candidate must be able to handle working in a fast paced, potentially high pressure and stressful environment while demonstrating the ability to multitask. Must be organized in tasks and demonstrate the ability to see projects through to successful completion. Must be able to manage multiple, high priority tasks. The successful candidate must be able to perform optimally and confidently with all levels of personnel to ensure timely delivery of services. Excellent customer service and public contact skills are critical for the role. Incumbents must demonstrate professional and empathetic behavior in the resolution of both routine and complex customer problems.
The Service Desk Analyst ensures they meet and exceed customer expectation, provide fixes to IT problems and meet Service Level Agreements. Work is performed with little supervision and requires use independent judgment, analysis and initiative to resolve problems and make recommendations, upkeep incident management records and deliver end-user training. The employee in this position may also assist in the maintenance and testing of network equipment, servers and associated equipment.
Responsibilities:
- Assists staff with the installation, configuration, and ongoing usability of desktop computers, peripheral equipment and software within established standards and guidelines.
- Works with vendor support contacts to resolve technical problems
- Works with Operations staff as appropriate to determine and resolve problems received from clients.
- Recommends and/or performs upgrades on systems to ensure longevity.
- Assesses functional needs to understand specifications for IS purchases, then works with procurement staff to purchase hardware and software.
- To provide first line Service Desk support to customers, assisting them with hardware and software problems via phone, email or fax. Duties including but not limited to;
- Field incoming help requests from end users in local and remote locations in a courteous manner
- Maintain technical problems' history through a ticketing system
- Maintain knowledge of local network policies, practices, security measures and control documentation.
- Assist in preparing, revising and maintaining procedures and documentation.
- Deliver training on the operations and functionality if various applications, printers, and systems.
- Participate in special projects as requested.
- Provide input to IT Service Management Processes including but not limited to; Service Desk, Service Requests, Knowledgebase and Problem Management.
- To allocate more complex calls to the relevant IT Support member.
- To arrange for external technical support where problems cannot be resolved in house.
- Act as a point of contact between external service providers and clients on a day-to-day basis as well as act as the focal point for reporting incidents and making service requests.
- Run, resolve and/or raise areas of conflict with multi-functional issues.
- Follow up with internal support providers and third party service providers until issues are resolved.
- Understand the user community’s business processes; recommend improvements and implement standard methodologies.
- Assist Tier 2/3 support teams with end-user issues
Qualifications:
- 2-4 years Information Technology Experience
- A degree in Information Systems related studies or equivalent work experience.
- Good knowledge of IT industry trends and software/hardware technologies
- Previous experience within a corporate office technology
- Thorough understanding of Windows and Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of Macintosh OS is a plus
- Must be familiar with all components of Laptops, Desktops, able to replace peripheral components and perform upgrades and repairs to legacy systems.
- Monitoring of third party service providers and evaluation of outsourced IT support service offering.
- Extensive experience an Incident Management system is a must.
- Knowledge of PC hardware technology and remote diagnostics tools is necessary
- Familiarity with remote tools such as SMS or SCCM, Remote Assistance, and Remote Desktop.
- ITIL foundations certification is an asset
- MCP, A+, Networking Fundamentals or MCSE certification would be desirable.
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.
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 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 Exchange under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TECK.
About Teck Resources
CEO: Jonathan Price
Revenue: $5 to $10 billion (USD)
Size: 5001 to 10000 Employees
Type: Company - Public
Website: www.teck.com