Laboratory Technician

Closing Date : May 10, 2024

Are you able to work efficiently and accurately with a passion for customer service? We are looking for someone to fill a crucial role in the production of our coal.

Reporting to the Lab Supervisor, the Laboratory Technician is responsible for providing accurate coal preparation and assay testing to ensure customer satisfaction and mining performance for multiple sites in our operations.

To be successful, we are looking for a self-motivated team player who can engage with multiple partners across our site with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

An ability to multi-task, remain organized, prioritize competing demands, and manage the handling of samples up to 25kg to keep the process moving efficiently is vital in this role.

You will have the chance to work with partners from many different departments and mine sites, giving you exposure to the different processes involved in our operations.

This gives you the opportunity for growth in different streams of our business. You will also gain knowledge about our different coal blends, ensuring their accuracy for our customers around the world.

Join us in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia. Here you will find outdoor adventures at your fingertips. Whether you enjoy biking and skiing, or prefer the laid-back atmosphere of fishing and hiking, there is something for everyone! With an all day-shift schedule and a competitive salary and benefits package, come experience what work life balance is all about!

Responsibilities :

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Prepare and process daily composite and customer samples in a safe and efficient manner
• Analyze coal utilizing specific procedures that incorporate ASTM and ISO standards such as, dilatation, fluidity, phosphorus, Sulphur, alkali extraction, TSS, proximate analysis, FSI, and screening
• Maintain technical updates, keeping the coal laboratory procedures current
• Assist with train reports and maintain the assay program
• Calibrate various pieces of lab equipment and keep track of calibration dates, order parts, and put in work orders for repair

Qualifications :

• Technical diploma or high school degree with related experience
• Minimum one year of experience with coal analysis or other demonstrated laboratory experience is an asset
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
• Valid Class 5 Drivers' License
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite®, particularly Excel and Word

Benefits :

Teck employees receive a competitive compensation package that includes, but is not limited to, base salary plus the following benefits :

• Two Annual Bonus Plans
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan
• Retirement Package
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Health Lifestyle Account

Salary Range : $80,000 - $99,000

The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate's relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy the pre-employment requirements of a pre-employment drug screen and three professional references.

About Teck

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 and zinc.

Teck has been named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and is one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People .

The pursuit of sustainability guides Teck's approach to business. Teck has been recognized as one of the 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 .

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