Industrial Instrumentation Technician

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.

About the role

Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations, one of the world's largest producers of zinc concentrate, is recruiting for an Industrial Instrumentation Technician. This role reports to the E&I Supervisor and follows a rotational schedule of 3 weeks on-site with 3 weeks off-site.

Responsibilities

• Install and calibrate instruments used for measurement and control in production
• Repair and maintain process control field instrumentation
• Troubleshoot instrumentation devices
• Apply factory acceptance testing and field inspections
• Maintain master equipment list for Advanced Analytics work streams
• Build a stock schedule and critical spares list
• Maintain and apply design criteria specifications
• Apply industry recognized standards
• Interface with the advanced analytics team and the advanced process control engineer
• Perform in a team-oriented environment with various trades
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must have completed an approved Instrumentation or Electrical apprenticeship program or carry an electrical license or certification. Preference will be given to individuals who have completed a combined electrical and instrumentation apprenticeship
• Current and valid driver's license
• Minimum ten (10) years' experience in Electrical/Instrumentation and controls design in mining, oil/gas, power or other industrial environment required
• Ability to troubleshoot motor control circuits, understand electrical schematics and wire diagrams, install and calibrate flow, pressure and level meters, utilize electrical test equipment, and troubleshoot power generation
• Experience with control systems, DCS, and PLC experience would be an asset
• Experience in arctic environment preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Schedule

We offer a 3-weeks on / 3-weeks off rotational schedule to support a healthy work-life balance.

Working Conditions

• Access: Fly in, fly out
• Accommodation: 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.
• 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.