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Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations, one of the world's largest producers of zinc concentrate, is recruiting for a Geologist.

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

•    Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
•    Protect the safety and health of employees by promoting safe working procedures and health programs by Teck Alaska policy and appropriate regulations
•    Ensure that daily and weekly mine production targets are met
•    Develop monthly 90-day stockpile plans in line with budget targets and communicate any deviations from the plan
•    Ensure stockpile lift plans are updated regularly to support weekly, monthly, and quarterly planning
•    Review the work of grade control technicians and provide mentorship when needed
•    Review day-to-day haulage in the pit to ensure weekly targets are met
•    Audit blasthole sample collection and perform QAQC on assay data
•    Communicate with mine engineering and metallurgy to ensure that blast releases and stockpile plans include all relevant parameters
•    Maintain spreadsheets
•    Attend daily and weekly meetings to provide input into short-range planning
•    Ensure waste management and reporting are carried out according to SOPs
•    Stay current and comply with mining laws and company safety procedures
•    Support the Senior Geologist in the administration of Grade Control Technicians
•    Support MINEX drilling and data interpretation of drill programs
•    Performs other related duties as assigned

•    Bachelor of Science in Geology, Geological Engineering, or related field
•    Professional Geology designation is an asset 
•    A minimum of five (5) years experience in an open pit or a closely related field Supervisory experience would be an asset
•    Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including creating custom formulas and developing new spreadsheets as needed, and proficiency in other MS Office Suite products
•    Experience with mining software such as Minesight, Vulcan, or an equivalent
•    Able to work outdoors in arctic conditions (cold temperatures, high winds, heavy snow). Able to walk on rocky slopes on uneven ground; occasional squatting, kneeling, climbing, sitting, and reaching above the shoulders is required. Color vision is used to distinguish                   flagging indicator colors, create maps for operators, and give directions to operators based on color changes in the dig face
•    Proficiency in database and geology software, such as SQL, acQuire, or Leapfrog, would be an asset
•    Strong interpersonal communication, written and verbal skills 
•    Able to work with minimal supervision
•    Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment