Metallurgical Technician  [Apr.4, 2008]

Location: Alaska, USA

The Greens Creek Mine, located on Admiralty Island, 18 miles south of Juneau, is an underground polymetallic mine employing approximately 280 people. The mine is a joint venture between Kennecott Minerals and Hecla Mining and also a subsidiary of Rio Tinto, a global presence in the mining industry. Winner of numerous safety and environmental awards,

Greens Creek is seeking new team members committed to professional growth and success.

Health & Welfare Benefits

Greens Creek is pleased to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive and flexible benefit plan to provide Health and Welfare, and income protection coverage for employees and their eligible dependents. Employees can customize their benefit plans to the level of coverage desired as well as to the needs of their dependents. In addition to the flexible coverage options, the company makes a significant contribution towards the cost of the benefits.

Community

Juneau, Alaska's capital is the third largest city in the state. Like Alaska, Juneau is full of contrasts, a sophisticated cosmopolitan city in the heart of the Tongass National Forest. Nestled at the base of mountains overlooking the Gastineau Channel, Juneau is surrounded by intercoastal waterways, lush rain forests, rugged mountainsides and awe-inspiring glaciers. This small city has it all, the adventure of the "last frontier" as well as good education system, year round cultural and sports activities, a wide variety of entertainment, world class fishing and wildlife viewing, temperate weather and a strong sense of community. Juneau is also rich in mining history and Greens Creek is proud to contribute to that heritage by operating in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Position

This position requires knowledge of metallurgical laboratory procedures and sampling techniques.

• Provide technical support to all metallurgical engineers by testing materials as part of minerals processing, metal refining or research.
• Obtain samples for testing through surveys, sampling campaigns or spot sampling.
• Set up, clean and maintain testing equipment
• Put materials through test procedures often using complex equipment under the direction of the Chief Metallurgist.
• Carry out experiments and tests and analyze materials as directed by the Chief Metallurgist. Including bench scale froth flotation testing, pilot scale froth flotation testing, screen analysis, sub-sieve sizing, grind testing etc.
• Measure, take readings, perform calculations, record results and prepare tables and graphs. Enter all test data into databases.
• Analyze, record and report results keeping a daily log of all work performed.
• Set up, operate and clean laboratories and other scientific equipment.
• Liaise with the assay lab on assay issues.
• Provide support for operations as needed or as directed by the Chief Metallurgist.
• Know, encourage and endorse all Safety, Industrial Hygiene and Environmental standards.
• Support all ISO 14001 initiatives.

Other duties may be assigned.

Employees must comply with attendance, safety, environmental and HR policies. Successful candidate must demonstrate the following behavioral skills: productive communication, cooperation, productivity, initiative, creativity, dependability.

While performing the duties of this job, employees may be frequently required to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time; use hand and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; regularly required to talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Employees may be frequently exposed to underground work environments; outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions; extreme cold, extreme heat, potentially hazardous wildlife; moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives and vibration. The noise level in most work environments is usually very loud. This position may require work on nights, weekends and rotating shifts; shift schedules may require residency in on-island camp during work rotations.

Education Requirements

• High School Graduation or Equivalent
• Experience
• 5 years
• Applications & Resumes

Pay is based on experience and includes a competitive benefits program. Applicants must possess current authorization to work in the United States. Resumes are welcome but must be attached to an official application form. Application forms can be obtained from Juneau Job Center or at www.greenscreek.com/recruiting.html and completed applications should be forwarded to:

Juneau Job Center
10002 Glacier Hwy #200
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Phone : 907.465.4562
Fax : 907.465.2984
Recruitment open until filled.