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Core Technician x5

Teck Resources Limited, Juneau, AK, United States


Location:

Red Dog Mine, AK, United States
Employment Type:

Temporary Full Time
Workplace Type:

On-site
Recruiter:

Annabel Morena

About

Red Dog

Red Dog Operations is both the largest critical minerals mine in the United States and one of the largest zinc mines in the world. In 1982, Red Dog was developed through a partnership between Teck and the land-owner NANA, an Alaska Native corporation owned by the Iñupiat of northwest Alaska. The partnership between Teck and NANA ensures real benefits for the local Iñupiat community, while recognizing there is still more to do as we advance our commitment to sustainable practices and meaningful engagement.

Role Overview
The Core Technician will work with other Core Technicians and the Geologists who are responsible for logging and marking up the core before it gets sent to the Core Technicians to be Photographed, Cut and Sampled. The Core Technician may regularly interact with contractors performing geotech and core scanning work in the core sheds, warehouse personnel at the mine, and with drilling contractor personnel. The Core Technician will report to the Senior Geologist or Senior Project Geologist managing the exploration program.

Rotational schedule: 2 weeks on-site with 1 week off-site.

Key Responsibilities

Fully embrace Teck’s core values by being Safe, Courageous, Respectful, Inclusive, Humble and Driven.

Attend and actively participate in safety and pre-shift meetings.

Collect and cut core samples identified by geologists. Sample collection includes splitting the core in half with a core saw, bagging samples, labelling sample bags, inserting standards or blanks as necessary, and storing samples in a manner consistent with shipping requirements. Conscientious sample collection is necessary for program success.

Photograph all drill core in both dry and damp condition. Check photos for clarity, correct footages and box numbers. Retake photographs if necessary. Save photos in the appropriate location using the proper file naming convention.

Utilize forklift to move core and other items as needed.

Manually shelve and de-shelve or palletize core boxes as directed.

Assist placing core boxes on logging tables and washing core in preparation for logging as directed.

Maintain core saw facility, core logging tent, and core yard in a neat and organized manner.

Assist with general housekeeping including but not limited to cleaning vehicles, snow removal and inventorying supplies.

Carry out workplace inspections, identify hazards and hazard mitigation solutions, and report unsafe conditions and behaviors.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Strong work ethic and the ability to work a labor-intensive job while being detail oriented.

Basic computer skills such as file management, spreadsheets, and word processing skills.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as a regular part of the position.

Previous forklift experience is not required but is a strong asset.

Ability to work effectively with a large, diverse team, and maintain a safe and respectful workplace.

A driver’s license is not required but is a very strong asset.

Working Conditions

Access:

Fly in, fly out.

Schedule: We offer a two-weeks on / two-weeks off rotational schedule to support a healthy work-life balance.

Accommodation:

Our modern facilities, including dedicated spaces for group and individual physical activities, weights, cardio equipment, movie rooms, theme nights, and modern accommodation complexes. All meals are provided, making it easier for you to focus on your work and well-being.

Culture:

At Red Dog, we believe in fostering a safe and healthy environment for all our employees. We are proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace and will include a drug test as part of our hiring process.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Accommodations are available upon request, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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