Crusher Operator

Closing Date: November 22, 2024

Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations, one of the world's largest producers of zinc concentrate, is recruiting for a Crusher Operator 

Rotation schedule will be 2 weeks on-site with 2 weeks off-site

Reporting to Pit Utility Supervisor
 

Responsibilities:

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures 
• Participate in property and departmental safety initiatives some of which include High Potential Risk Assessments, Job Safety Observations, and accurate Safety & Environmental Task Analysis Card documentation and necessary follow up
• Responsible for maintaining tidy work areas, lockers, tool boxes, shops and personnel accommodations
• Accurate and timely record keeping including, daily Crusher Walk Around, maintaining Maintenance Work Orders when assigned with specific details of time to complete work, key observations of the equipment, parts used and those returned to inventory
• Operate both the Primary Gyratory Crusher and the Secondary Jaw Crusher, including support systems (feeders, conveyors, stationary rock breaker, hydraulic systems, bag houses, etc.).  Also operate overhead cranes, small vehicles such as pick-up trucks, medium duty trucks, Bobcats, and forklifts
• Interact and communicate with a variety of employees on the property such as Mine/ Mill Operators, Maintenance Engineering, Millwrights, Electricians, and Supervision on methods, procedures, and hazards in order to coordinate the operation and maintenance of the crushing facilities
• Ensure all tools, walkways, and equipment are maintained and kept in a clean and orderly condition
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of environmental risks and hazards as well as complies with safety policies and procedures (Mine Safety & Health Administration and Red Dog Emergency Medical Service training) and ensures daily workplace inspections are done in order to accurately identify and correct workplace hazards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience as an operator in a crushing plant or mine concentrator
• Ability to adhere to high safety standards
• Demonstrated team player, self-motivated, positive attitude, able to communicate well with others, and follow directions set forth by Supervisors
• A strong personal desire to learn new skills and advance to higher levels of competency
• Able to work day, afternoon, or night shifts as required
• Able to work outdoors with a potential exposure to extreme climatic conditions
• Able to perform labor intensive work when required
• Ability to obtain a valid driver license is desirable

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