Sr Facility Operating Technician (Temp)

Teck

  • Red Dog, AK
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
Closing Date: September 9, 2025Join Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations, one of the world’s largest producers of zinc concentrate. We are committed to encouraging a family-oriented work environment that values every team member. For many of our positions, we offer a unique rotation schedule with 2 weeks on-site followed by 2 weeks off-site, allowing you to enjoy quality time with your loved ones.Partnership with NANA Regional Corporation: The mine operates on land owned by the NANA Regional Corporation, an Alaska Native corporation. This partnership ensures that the local Iñupiat community benefits from the mine’s operations, reflecting our dedication to community engagement and sustainable practices.Embracing Courageous Safety Leadership (CSL): At Teck, safety is a core value central to our work culture. Through programs like CSL, we empower every employee to be a safety leader, encouraging a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks. As part of our team, you’ll contribute to sustaining this safety-first environment, where speaking up and driving positive change are not just encouraged but expected.The Senior Facility Operating Technician, reporting to the Supervisor, Facility Maintenance.Rotation schedule will be 2 weeks on-site with 2 weeks off-siteResponsibilities:Wastewater Duties:
  • Monitor the performance of all equipment, gauges and charts on the treatment plant and pump stations; records statistical data concerning plant operations, maintains, operates, repairs and replaces equipment as necessary. Charts lab test results for trend analysis and maintains accurate records of analysis and test results. Evaluates data and writes reports as required
  • Operate, maintain and repair malfunctions at the wastewater treatment plant; repairs gauges, pumps, filters and other controls and equipment
  • Collect sample and identify concentrates of chemical, physical or biological characteristics of wastewater required in accordance with local, state and federal requirements; gathers and tests wastewater samples for plant efficiency reports as required. Performs quality control tests on lab equipment and lab analyses; evaluates procedures and results for accuracy and determines appropriate methods. Assures that plant operates within required standards
  • Contain and dispose of hazardous waste generated the by the lab. Calibrate, modify or repair instrumentation and control equipment including recorders, flow meters and other water quality monitoring equipment
  • Perform required labor involved in construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew, pavement cutting, ditch digging, line cleaning, main and pipe repair, laying and backfilling
  • Determine the locations of wastewater lines from the appropriate sources prior to excavation
  • Respond to complaints regarding the wastewater plan or system, evaluates situation; explains findings to supervisor
Water System Duties
  • Inspect and/or repair chlorine machine and other water treatment equipment, pumping stations, wells, meters, and other elements of the water supply and distribution systems as frequent intervals to ensure that all aspects of the systems are functioning properly
  • Assist in maintaining water quality by taking water samples and maintaining proper operation of water treatment equipment. Maintains a variety of records relating to inspections, DWR’s DMRs, maintenance activity, water supply, treatment, consumption
  • Determine the locations of water lines from the appropriate sources prior to excavation
  • Respond to complaint regarding water leaks, pressure loss or no water; evaluates situation; explains findings to supervisor. Contacts PAC residents where services will be discontinued and explains when services will be shut off and how soon it will be turned back soon
  • Ensure the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use, performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or need repairs to supervisor; cleans equipment. Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards
  • Assist in the training of inexperienced employees to increase their skills in the maintenance, construction and repair of water facilities. Services water supply and other pumps; flushes hydrants. Operates a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment used in the water department
  • Monitor performance of electrical systems, circuits or equipment of the treatment plant
  • Assume the responsibilities and duties of the Building Maintenance Lead Technician in his absence
Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience as a Water Plant Operator
  • Working knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in Water/wastewater treatment plant maintenance and operation activities; working knowledge of laboratory procedures and practices
  • Possess a Level II or higher Alaska Wastewater Water Treatment Plant Operators License
  • Knowledge of the operation, methods and procedures of a wastewater treatment plant
  • Basic knowledge of State and Federal rules governing wastewater discharges and worker’s safety
Red Dog is a drug/alcohol free workplace and employment is conditional upon passing a background check, physical examination, and a drug/alcohol test.We provide competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, life, AD&D and long-term disability insurance, paid sick leave, vacation days and 401k. Red Dog currently offers a two-weeks on/ two-weeks off schedule to provide a better work-life balance for employees.At Teck, we value diversity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person’s unique perspective and contribution.Teck is one of Canada’s leading mining companies, focused on providing products that are essential to building a better quality of life for people around the globe.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 or followWe 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.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.

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