Emergency Response Chief
Posting Start Date:  8/5/25
Job Description
Emergency Response Chief

Join 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.

Closing Date: August 19, 2025

Reporting to the Safety and Health Team Lead position, the Emergency Response Chiefs (2) are accountable for providing Fire Control services, Emergency Medical Services, Hazmat services, Mass Causality Incident services and spill response services. In addition, support services to all other areas in Safety and Health, including safety, and security operations at the Red Dog Operations.

 

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

Responsibilities:

•    Develop and maintains response programs for the fire department that meet all company, OSHA, MSHA, and NFPA regulations including set up of ongoing fire department, Hazmat, ICS, spill response, other emergency response training and safety awareness programs for employees and supervisors
•    Ensure the readiness of all emergency response equipment and develops and updates training and operating procedure manuals and maintains records of fire department, Hazmat, and ICS training 
•    Conduct, and participate in various Fire, EMS, Spill, Hazmat, Security and MSHA training sessions
•    Respond to ALL Emergency Situations, assuming command, and ensuring proper cleanup, directing personnel when needed and ensuring the protection of employee safety, and company property
•    Collaborate with Corporate Risk & Insurance and the State Fire Marshal’s office to ensure compliance with fire codes, contributes to risk assessment and disaster contingency plans, for fire and medical as well as ensuring that all modifications to existing buildings, and new installations, meet state fire codes, and insurance requirements
•    Perform fire prevention and safety inspections of the work place
•    Will act as part of the Security personnel for the property mine, port and airport in accordance with the State and Federal regulations that meets Federal and State Regulations which includes non-lethal and lethal methods
•    Attend, represent and provide leadership at offsite training events and/or educational training courses and various conferences. Provides leadership for other emergency responders during those events 
•    Must remain knowledgeable of current events, training requirements, new technology and laws and regulations in regards to Emergency Services
•    Perform other related duties as required 

Qualifications:

•    High School diploma or equivalent is required, a Fire Service degree is preferred
•    Must have at a minimum a Fire Fighter 1 certification 
•    Must have at minimum a current EMT 2 certification; or able to obtain it within 1 year of hire. Will be expected to become an EMT 3 as soon as possible
•    Must have at a minimum some form of Emergency Services Instructor Certification MOI 
•    Successful completion of ICS 100/200/300 certifications 
•    Must have at least 5 years of progressively responsible emergency services management experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
•    Experience in industrial and aircraft/marine firefighting, emergency medical care, rescue and hazmat operations are essential
•    Knowledge of all fire department operations including fire control, public service, fire prevention, building inspections, and fire investigation
•    Ability to work in a team environment and work effectively across all levels of the business 
•    Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills 
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint) 

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 www.teck.com or follow @TeckResources

 

We 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.  

Join 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.

Closing Date: August 19, 2025

Reporting to the Safety and Health Team Lead position, the Emergency Response Chiefs (2) are accountable for providing Fire Control services, Emergency Medical Services, Hazmat services, Mass Causality Incident services and spill response services. In addition, support services to all other areas in Safety and Health, including safety, and security operations at the Red Dog Operations.

 

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

Responsibilities:

•    Develop and maintains response programs for the fire department that meet all company, OSHA, MSHA, and NFPA regulations including set up of ongoing fire department, Hazmat, ICS, spill response, other emergency response training and safety awareness programs for employees and supervisors
•    Ensure the readiness of all emergency response equipment and develops and updates training and operating procedure manuals and maintains records of fire department, Hazmat, and ICS training 
•    Conduct, and participate in various Fire, EMS, Spill, Hazmat, Security and MSHA training sessions
•    Respond to ALL Emergency Situations, assuming command, and ensuring proper cleanup, directing personnel when needed and ensuring the protection of employee safety, and company property
•    Collaborate with Corporate Risk & Insurance and the State Fire Marshal’s office to ensure compliance with fire codes, contributes to risk assessment and disaster contingency plans, for fire and medical as well as ensuring that all modifications to existing buildings, and new installations, meet state fire codes, and insurance requirements
•    Perform fire prevention and safety inspections of the work place
•    Will act as part of the Security personnel for the property mine, port and airport in accordance with the State and Federal regulations that meets Federal and State Regulations which includes non-lethal and lethal methods
•    Attend, represent and provide leadership at offsite training events and/or educational training courses and various conferences. Provides leadership for other emergency responders during those events 
•    Must remain knowledgeable of current events, training requirements, new technology and laws and regulations in regards to Emergency Services
•    Perform other related duties as required 

Qualifications:

•    High School diploma or equivalent is required, a Fire Service degree is preferred
•    Must have at a minimum a Fire Fighter 1 certification 
•    Must have at minimum a current EMT 2 certification; or able to obtain it within 1 year of hire. Will be expected to become an EMT 3 as soon as possible
•    Must have at a minimum some form of Emergency Services Instructor Certification MOI 
•    Successful completion of ICS 100/200/300 certifications 
•    Must have at least 5 years of progressively responsible emergency services management experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
•    Experience in industrial and aircraft/marine firefighting, emergency medical care, rescue and hazmat operations are essential
•    Knowledge of all fire department operations including fire control, public service, fire prevention, building inspections, and fire investigation
•    Ability to work in a team environment and work effectively across all levels of the business 
•    Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills 
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint) 

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 www.teck.com or follow @TeckResources

 

We 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.  

Information at a Glance
Posting Start Date:  8/5/25
Job Category:  Environment & Sustainability
Job Type:  Regular Full Time
Career Status:  Experienced
Workplace Type:  On-site
Job Category:  Environment & Sustainability
Job Type:  Regular Full Time
Career Status:  Experienced
Workplace Type:  On-site