Field Technician

Internal Job Description

Closing Date: January 10, 2024

 

Reporting to the Team Lead, Operational Technology at Red Dog Operations, the Field Technician, is responsible for implementing and maintaining various technologies that allow the safe and efficient operation of mining processes. The Field Technician is a primarily field-based role that will require a combination of technical and critical thinking skills that will allow the incumbent to maintain various technologies that maximize the productivity and efficiency of the mining operation. Technologies include: fleet management systems, high precision GPS machine control and guidance, 802.3 wired and 802.11 wireless networks, collision avoidance, and fragmentation cameras. 

 

The position will be held in a 2 x 2 shift at Red Dog Operations (RDO, located in the Alaska region)

 

Responsibilities:

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Maintain hardware components in the work area to guarantee the function and connectivity of various technologies
• Work with on and off-site specialist groups to facilitate and support infrastructure improvements and resolution of incidents and problems
• Keep up-to-date documentation of the systems during the execution of changes to the infrastructure resulting from maintenance activities
• Participate as part of the team to identify, evaluate and implement new technologies or changes to the infrastructure as necessary
• Guarantee the safety and availability of technology systems
• Typical responsibilities include the installation and troubleshooting of mobile electronics, machine control & guidance systems, 12/24V DC electrical systems, solar panels, wired (802.3) and wireless (802.11) network support, and ensuring proper network availability and coverage via static and mobile communication trailers
• Perform other related duties as assigned

 

Qualifications:

• Electrical or Electronic Technician Diploma, or some other related discipline and applicable work experience
• Experience with IP wired and wireless networks 
• Minimum experience between 1 and 3 years performing similar functions in an industrial setting
• Knowledge of the best practices for the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of digital systems in mining
• Familiarity with fleet management systems, machine control & guidance, or other mobile equipment platforms would be considered an asset
• Ability to work in the field for extended periods under various environmental conditions
• A valid Alaska driver license is preferred

External Job Description

About Teck

Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy the pre-employment requirements of a physical assessment, drug screen and a background check. Red Dog provides excellent benefits to employees including:  medical, dental, life, AD&D and long term disability insurance, paid sick leave, vacation days and a 401k.  Red Dog currently offers a 2x2 (two weeks on & two weeks off) schedule to provide a better work-life balance to our employees.    

 

At Teck, we value diversity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person’s unique perspective and contribution.  

 

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.  

 

Teck is a diversified resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral development with major business units focused on copper, steelmaking coal, zinc, as well as investments in energy assets.   

 

The pursuit of sustainability guides Teck’s approach to business. Teck has been recognized as one of the 2022 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations by Corporate Knights and is ranked #1 in the Metals and Mining industry on the S&P Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI).  

 

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.