Senior Grade Control Technician (Temporary)
Closing Date: August 7, 2025
Join Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations, one of the world’s largest producers of zinc concentrate. We are committed to encouraging a family-oriented work environment that values every team member. For many of our positions, we offer a unique rotation schedule with 2 weeks on-site followed by 2 weeks off-site, allowing you to enjoy quality time with your loved ones.
Partnership with NANA Regional Corporation: The mine operates on land owned by the NANA Regional Corporation, an Alaska Native corporation. This partnership ensures that the local Iñupiat community benefits from the mine’s operations, reflecting our dedication to community engagement and sustainable practices.
Embracing Courageous Safety Leadership (CSL): At Teck, safety is a core value central to our work culture. Through programs like CSL, we empower every employee to be a safety leader, encouraging a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks. As part of our team, you’ll contribute to sustaining this safety-first environment, where speaking up and driving positive change are not just encouraged but expected.
Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations, one of the world’s largest producers of zinc concentrate, is recruiting for a Temporary Senior Grade Control Technician
Reporting to the Senior Mine Geologist
Schedule is an even rotation; 2 weeks on-site, 2 weeks off-site
Responsibilities:
- Work safely and respect the environment
- Ensure ore/waste contacts are correctly flagged, and separation is conducted efficiently in the open pits
- Plan day-to-day haulage using the Weekly Plan as guidance
- Collaborate directly with mine supervisors, Production Coordinator, and Integrated Production/Mining Engineers to develop short-term haulage plans to meet guidance
- Work directly with heavy equipment operators to conduct detailed excavation, separating ore from waste
- Collect and audit daily haulage data, compiling them on time for haulage reports
- Audit blasthole sample collection and perform QAQC on assay data
- Stockpile planning and development
- Assist with high wall mapping data collection and entry
- Communicate with mine engineering and metallurgy to ensure the blast releases include all relevant parameters
- Attend daily 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:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Three (3) years of 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, and proficiency in other MS Office Suite products
- Experience with mining software such as MineSight, Vulcan, or an equivalent
- Valid driver’s license
- Have excellent record-keeping skills
- Able to work outdoors in an arctic condition (cold temperatures, high winds, heavy snow). Able to walk on rocky slopes on uneven ground; occasional squatting, kneeling, climbing, sitting, 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 Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations
At Teck, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive. Our Red Dog mine features modern facilities, including dedicated spaces for group and individual physical activities, weights, cardio equipment, movie rooms, theme nights, and modern accommodation complexes. To ensure a comfortable living and family-style working environment for all employees, we also provide all meals, making it easier for you to focus on your work and well-being.
We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance, paid sick leave, vacation days, and a 401k plan. Our two-weeks on/two-weeks off schedule is designed to provide a better work-life balance for our employees.
Diversity is a core value at Teck. Our teams work collaboratively, respecting each person’s unique perspective and contribution. 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 appreciate all applicants’ interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.