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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. 

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.

The Job Shadow opportunity provides exposure to several different departments over several rotations. The schedule is one week on, one week off. For each one week on, the Job Shadow program will focus on weekly instruction and exposure to career paths at Red Dog Mine. The program completes in 20 weeks (roughly five months). 

Reports to Senior Advisor of Shareholder Development

Responsibilities:

• Perform general manual labor duties including but not limited to assisting with cleanup
• Assist with organization of areas as requested
• Job shadow Mine Operators utilizing heavy equipment
• Communicate effectively with other operators, colleagues and supervisor about assigned tasks and ensuring carryover and updates of completed tasks throughout the shift
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of environmental risks and hazards as well as complies with safety policies and procedures (MSHA and Red Dog department specific training) and ensures daily workplace inspections are done in order to accurately identify and correct workplace hazards
• Ensure compliance with all established policies and standard operating procedures and advises coworkers and visitors of such policies and procedures as required
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent 
• Commitment to safety and abide by all of Teck Alaska’s policies
• New to the Red Dog workforce, have not worked previously for any Teck or contracting company at the Red Dog Mine
• Follow and enforce all established Safety and Standard Operating Procedures
• Perform labor intensive work when required
• Complete work area safety inspections and Field Level Hazard Assessments (FLHA) cards as required 
• Ability to work cooperatively with others
• Ability to manage time independently with limited supervision
• Possess good communication skills

About Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations

At Teck, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive. Our Red Dog mine features modern facilities, including dedicated spaces for group and individual physical activities, weights, cardio equipment, movie rooms, theme nights, and modern accommodation complexes. To ensure a comfortable living and family-style working environment for all employees, we also provide all meals, making it easier for you to focus on your work and well-being.

Diversity is a core value at Teck. Our teams work collaboratively, respecting each person’s unique perspective and contribution. 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 appreciate all applicants’ interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.