PLC Technician

Reporting to the Process Control Coordinator, the PLC Technician (known internally at Teck as Process Control Technician), is responsible for providing and supporting effective process automation for all of Red Dog Operations at both the Red Dog Mine and Port locations. This is an excellent role for a career oriented technician looking to broaden their Process Control experience while working at one of the world's largest producers of zinc concentrate.

To be successful, we are looking for a self-motivated individual with a strong blend of technical programming and interpersonal skills, who can collaborate and excel in a team-based environment.

The rotation schedule is three weeks on-site, three weeks off-site with travel from Anchorage, Alaska.

Responsibilities:

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  Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Program and maintain an effective process control system by analyzing requirements, developing and implementing hardware and software, ensuring the security of the system, and maintaining documentation to ensure cost effective process control and data acquisition
• Communicate effectively with operating, technical, maintenance, and other groups to ensure optimum utilization of resources
• Implement and maintain a statistical process control system as appropriate
• Improve process control and automation by evaluating new technology and recommending Implementation where cost effective, maintaining communications with suppliers, and other operations
• Implement and maintain an effective preventive maintenance program based on operational equipment needs
• Demonstrate safe work practices. Create positive discussion with other co-workers to ensure compliance with safety policy at all times. Enforce regulations and policies when applicable
• Work with the Engineering and Projects groups to support the integration of new systems or hardware

Qualifications:

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  Certification or undergraduate degree in electrical/controls/automation/instrumentation
• Proven understanding of PLC hardware and programming is required; Allen Bradley knowledge preferred. PLC-5 knowledge will be considered an asset
• Working knowledge of Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs); FactoryTalk or Wonderware Intouch is preferred
• Familiarity with OSIsoft PI historian or equivalent historian database experience is required
• Functional knowledge of Proportional, Integral, Derivative (PID) control is required
• Proficiency with electrical systems, instrumentation, and troubleshooting process issues is required
• Basic database & computer programming knowledge required; networking knowledge is an asset
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Windows environment
• Ability to prioritize tasks and complete work assigned with minimal supervision
• Capable of working collaboratively with all levels of the organization and in a team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Red Dog is a drug/alcohol free work place and provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits program. Employment is conditional upon passing a background check, physical examination and drug/alcohol tests. Excellent benefits including: medical, dental, life, AD&D and long term disability insurance, paid sick leave, vacation days and 401k.

At Teck, we value diversity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person’s unique perspective and contribution.

Qualified applicants interested in joining a dynamic team are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter electronically.

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.

Your application to this posting is deemed to be your consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of personal information for the purposes of recruitment. Teck respects the privacy of all applicants and the confidentiality of personal information.

Teck is a diversified resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral development with major business units focused on copper, steelmaking coal, zinc and energy. 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.

The pursuit of sustainability guides Teck’s approach to business. Teck is building partnerships and capacity to confront sustainability challenges within the regions in which it operates and at the global level. In 2019, Teck was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) for the tenth straight year, indicating that Teck’s sustainability practices rank in the top 10 per cent of the world’s 2,500 largest public companies in the S&P Global Broad Market Index.