Laborer - Sample Preparation Technician

Teck Resources Limited; Alaska; On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fly in, fly out

Two weeks on / two weeks off rotation

Accommodation provided

Benefits package including medical

Job summary

Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations, seeks a Laborer, Sample Preparation Technician to join the assay team. The role involves long shifts in a physically demanding environment, split between the mill and the sample preparation room, with a two-weeks-on, two-weeks-off rotation and reporting to the Assay Laboratory Supervisor.

You will handle moisture analysis, TOC prep, XRF sample assays, weigh and process samples, operate crushing equipment, and maintain strict safety and environmental

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Some experience preferred (6 months).
• Basic computer skills (email/word processing).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work nights alone.
• Physically fit to lift heavy samples.

Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader and follow safety/environmental rules.
• Split shifts between mill and sample prep room; physically demanding.
• Process routine samples per supervisor instructions; operate prep equipment.
• Collect samples at proper times for analytical needs.
• Attend daily safety meetings and present topics when directed.
• Perform moisture analysis and TOC preparation.
• Log samples for audit trail; learn XRF assays.
• Operate crushing machines; weigh samples for digestion/analysis.

Skills

Task juggling

Safety awareness

Night shift readiness

Computer basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

XRF analyzers

Crushing equipment

Job description

Location: Red Dog Mine, AK, United States
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site

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

Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations, one of the world's largest producers of zinc concentrate, is recruiting for a Laborer, Sample Preparation Technician

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

Reporting to the Assay Laboratory Supervisor

Responsibilities:

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Use the required personal protective equipment in order to promote a safe work environment this includes but is not limited to respiratory protection in the form of a respirator or powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR), hard hat, coveralls, steel toed boots, gloves, coveralls, and ear protection
• Spend the majority of their shift, often in excess of 10 hours, split between the mill and sample preparation room. This is a very physically demanding position involving walking several flights of stairs, lifting heavy samples, and using sample processing equipment
• Process routine samples, demonstrating to the laboratory supervisor or a more senior Laboratory Assistant the knowledge of the specific processing requirements of each sample type
• Operate and maintain the equipment used in sample preparation in order to safely prepare samples for analysis
• Collect samples in the mill, at the appropriate collection times, in order to provide needed analytical samples to the Assay Laboratory
• Attend and actively participate in daily safety meetings in order to promote a safe work environment. As directed by the laboratory supervisor, the Lab Assistant 1 will present a short safety topic in a daily safety meeting, with assistance in preparation from the laboratory supervisor or a designated senior employee
• Perform moisture analysis on a variety of sample types in order to assist in providing needed information for mill operations or shipping
• Log in samples received in the sample preparation room in order to provide an audit trail should samples need to be tracked throughout their processing
• Learn to operate the XRF analyzers in order to provide routine assays of mine pit samples
• Safely operate the various crushing machines required to process geology samples
• Accurately weigh samples in preparation for digestion and analysis
• Prepare samples for Total Organic Carbon (TOC) analysis
• Wash labware
  EMS Functions:
• Properly dispose of waste material generated in sample processing to conform to all environmental regulations and policies

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• High school math required and science classes strongly preferred
• Six months prior experience preferred
• Computer skills such as email and word processing
• Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work proficiently with little to no supervision and must be able to work nights alone
• Ability to wear all of the personal protective equipment required for the job duties.
• Physically fit and able to lift heavy samples repeatedly
• Ability to lift up to 1 to 15 lbs frequently and occasionally lift 30 to 75 lbs

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.

Why Teck

At Teck, your work matters — to the world, to our communities and to your future.
As a leading Canadian resource company, we focus on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love. We do this guided by our values that, together, form The Teck Way. At Teck, you’ll find purpose-driven work, a culture of respect and inclusion, and the opportunity to grow your career while helping build a better world.

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.

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.

We appreciate all applicants’ interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.