Marine Mammal Observer x 2

Closing Date: March 31, 2025

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 Marine Mammal Observer is responsible for marine mammal observations, observation data entry, and other duties as assigned for the 2025 Port Site dredging season

Rotation schedule will be 2 weeks on-site with 1 week off-site

Reporting to the Port Operations Supervisor

Responsibilities:

• Observe and identify marine mammals 
• Inform Port Site Operations when marine mammals are spotted
• Understand the different species of seals, whales, and other marine mammals 
• Create and establish a data collection system that is user friendly and understandable so that anyone who looks at it can be able to understand marine mammal migration near the Red Dog Port Site
• Entry of daily marine mammal observations log as required by dredging permit
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of environmental risks and hazards as well as complies with safety policies and procedures 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 assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Marine Mammal Observation training, preferred or avid marine mammal hunter in the region required
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office suite applications required
• Valid Driver's License, preferred
• Strong team cooperation is required
• Ability to perform all tasks with limited direction
• Work safely and follow instructions as per Teck policies.
• Required to work outdoors with a potential exposure to extreme climatic conditions
• Possess good organization and observation skills
• Strong 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.