Job Description

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Closing Date: February 2, 2024
Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations, one of the world\'s largest producers of zinc concentrate, is recruiting for an Environmental Technician. Due to anticipated needs, we are currently recruiting for a career oriented individual to fill this role.
Schedule will be 2 weeks on-site, 2 weeks off-site
Reporting to the Environmental Technical Supervisor
Responsibilities:

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Coordinate the collection, recording and processing of environmental samples and measurements to fulfill defined environmental monitoring requirements
• Prepare and follow a schedule and set of procedures, which will ensure the shipment of samples to appropriate laboratories within the required time periods
• Ensure accurate and appropriate sampling and safety procedures for the collection of environmental data (proper labeling, clean sampling and handling techniques) to ensure there\xe2\x80\x99s no negative impact on test results
• Maintain proper field notes and documentation as well as various adhoc reports related to regulatory, legal, permitting or compliance purposes through the use of spreadsheet, word processing and database software
• Participate in data collection that is primarily outside and often requires travel by vehicle, helicopter, small aircraft, foot, boat or snow-machine and ensures work is completed safely while in an Arctic environment
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of environmental risks and hazards as well as complies with safety policies and procedures and ensures daily workplace inspections are done in order to accurately identify and correct workplace hazards
• Ensure compliance with all established policies and standard operating procedures and advises coworkers and visitors of such policies and procedures as required
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must have six (6) months environmental experience. Successful environmental experience at Red Dog Mine preferred
• Must have valid Driver\'s License
• Must have basic skills in Microsoft Office suite applications
• Strong team cooperation is required
• Ability to perform all tasks with limited direction
• Must work safely and follow instructions
• Must be willing to work outdoors with a potential exposure to extreme climatic conditions
• A desire to advance to higher levels in the competency development system by training and becoming proficient at specific tasks and duties in the Environmental department
• Must have good organization and observation skills
• Must have strong communication skills

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