Grade Control Technician
Red Dog, AK, US
Closing Date: September 13, 2024
Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations, one of the world's largest producers of zinc concentrate, is recruiting for a Grade Control Technician.
Rotation schedule will be 2 weeks on-site with 2 weeks off-site
Reporting to the Senior Mine Geologist
Responsibilities:
• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Work safely and respect the environment
• Ensure ore/waste contacts are correctly flagged and separation is carried out efficiently in the open pits
• Plan day to day haulage in the pit
• Work directly with mine supervisors and engineers to develop short term haulage plans
• Work directly with heavy equipment operators to carry out detailed excavation, separating ore from waste
• Collect and audit daily haulage data, compiling them in a timeline manner for haulage reports
• Audit blasthole sample collection and perform QAQC on assay data
• Stockpile planning and development
• Maintain communication with mine engineering and metallurgy to ensure that all relevant parameters are included in blast releases
• Attend daily and weekly meetings to provide input into short-range planning
• Waste management and reporting
• Stay current and comply with mining laws and company safety procedures
• Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Three (3) years grade control/geology experience, preferably in an open pit mining environment
• Post-secondary education in Earth Science is preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel including creating custom formulas and developing new spreadsheets as needed as well as proficiency in other MS Office Suite products
• Experience with mining software such as MineSight, Vulcan or an equivalent
• Must have a valid drivers’ license
• Have excellent record keeping skills
• Able to work outdoors in an arctic conditions (cold temperature, high winds, heavy snow) Able to walk on rocky slopes on uneven ground; occasional squatting, kneeling, climbing, siting and reaching above the shoulders is required
• Color vision for distinguishing flagging indicator colors, map creation for operators, and giving directions to operators based on color changes in the dig face
• Proficiency with database and geology software, such as SQL, acQuire or Leapfrog, would be an asset
• Strong interpersonal communication, written and verbal skills
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
About Teck
Red Dog is a drug/alcohol free workplace and employment is conditional upon passing a background check, physical examination, and a drug/alcohol test.
We provide competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, life, AD&D and long-term disability insurance, paid sick leave, vacation days and 401k. Red Dog currently offers a two-weeks on/ two-weeks off schedule to provide a better work-life balance for employees.
At Teck, we value diversity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person’s unique perspective and contribution.
Teck is one of Canada’s leading mining companies, focused on providing products that are essential to building a better quality of life for people around the globe.
The pursuit of sustainability guides Teck’s approach to business. Teck has been recognized as one of the 2024 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations by Corporate Knights.
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.
Learn more about Teck at www.teck.com or follow @TeckResources
We are an equal opportunity employer. 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.
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.