Metallurgical Technician Job Details

Metallurgical Technician

Closing Date: July 23, 2026

Location: Red Dog Mine, AK, United States
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Recruiter: Annabel Morena

About Red Dog

Red Dog Operations is both the largest critical minerals mine in the United States and one of the largest zinc mines in the world. In 1982, Red Dog was developed through a partnership between Teck and the land-owner NANA, an Alaska Native corporation owned by the Iñupiat of northwest Alaska. The partnership between Teck and NANA ensures real benefits for the local Iñupiat community, while recognizing there is still more to do as we advance our commitment to sustainable practices and meaningful engagement.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Principal Metallurgist, the Senior Metallurgical Technician will be assigned a variety of tasks, depending on his/her experience. The position is responsible for conducting a variety of metallurgical test-work including small scale grinding and flotation tests, Courier technical support, assisting the metallurgists with their projects, undertaking plant surveys and collecting key environmental samples.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Complete assigned work in a professional manner, including necessary measurements, calculations, analyses, calibrations, interpretations, reporting and recommendations
• Communicate effectively with operating, analytical and maintenance groups to ensure optimum utilization of resources
• Conduct various laboratory tests which may include, but are not limited to: plant sampling, sizing, cyclosizing, grinding and flotation testwork and pilot plant operations
• Test work will support the daily mill operation and/or contribute to short and medium term projects designed at improving the mill performance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• High School Diploma or Equivalent; College degree preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years as a Metallurgical Technician is required. Proficiency with flotation testwork and the ability to diagnose and review laboratory results would be an asset
• Experience in an operating concentrator would be an asset
• Ability to perform a significant amount of physical activity
• Be able to work with a respirator on, due to part of the job being conducted in the mill
• Proficient in MS Office 2007 and Excel
• Good organization and observation skills
• Strong communication skills

Working Conditions:

Access: Fly in, fly out
Schedule: We offer a two-weeks on / two-weeks off rotational schedule to support a healthy work-life balance.
Accommodation: Our modern facilities, including dedicated spaces for group and individual physical activities, weights, cardio equipment, movie rooms, theme nights, and modern accommodation complexes. All meals are provided, making it easier for you to focus on your work and well-being.
Culture: At Red Dog, we believe in fostering a safe and healthy environment for all our employees. We are proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace and will include a drug test as part of our hiring process.

Why Teck

At Teck, your work matters — to the world, to our communities and to your future.
As a leading Canadian resource company, we focus on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love. We do this guided by our values that, together, form The Teck Way. At Teck, you’ll find purpose-driven work, a culture of respect and inclusion, and the opportunity to grow your career while helping build a better world.

Apply with us

Take the next step in your career by applying for the Metallurgical Technician role. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance, paid sick leave, vacation days, and a 401k plan. Our two-weeks on/two-weeks off schedule is designed to provide a better work-life balance for our employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Accommodations are available upon request, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, 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.

Requisition ID: 54073 | Job Category: Mining, Milling & Smelting Operations | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Location: Red Dog | Workplace Type: #LI - On-site

Closing Date: July 23, 2026

Location: Red Dog Mine, AK, United States
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Recruiter: Annabel Morena

About Red Dog

Red Dog Operations is both the largest critical minerals mine in the United States and one of the largest zinc mines in the world. In 1982, Red Dog was developed through a partnership between Teck and the land-owner NANA, an Alaska Native corporation owned by the Iñupiat of northwest Alaska. The partnership between Teck and NANA ensures real benefits for the local Iñupiat community, while recognizing there is still more to do as we advance our commitment to sustainable practices and meaningful engagement.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Principal Metallurgist, the Senior Metallurgical Technician will be assigned a variety of tasks, depending on his/her experience. The position is responsible for conducting a variety of metallurgical test-work including small scale grinding and flotation tests, Courier technical support, assisting the metallurgists with their projects, undertaking plant surveys and collecting key environmental samples.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Complete assigned work in a professional manner, including necessary measurements, calculations, analyses, calibrations, interpretations, reporting and recommendations
• Communicate effectively with operating, analytical and maintenance groups to ensure optimum utilization of resources
• Conduct various laboratory tests which may include, but are not limited to: plant sampling, sizing, cyclosizing, grinding and flotation testwork and pilot plant operations
• Test work will support the daily mill operation and/or contribute to short and medium term projects designed at improving the mill performance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• High School Diploma or Equivalent; College degree preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years as a Metallurgical Technician is required. Proficiency with flotation testwork and the ability to diagnose and review laboratory results would be an asset
• Experience in an operating concentrator would be an asset
• Ability to perform a significant amount of physical activity
• Be able to work with a respirator on, due to part of the job being conducted in the mill
• Proficient in MS Office 2007 and Excel
• Good organization and observation skills
• Strong communication skills

Working Conditions:

Access: Fly in, fly out
Schedule: We offer a two-weeks on / two-weeks off rotational schedule to support a healthy work-life balance.
Accommodation: Our modern facilities, including dedicated spaces for group and individual physical activities, weights, cardio equipment, movie rooms, theme nights, and modern accommodation complexes. All meals are provided, making it easier for you to focus on your work and well-being.
Culture: At Red Dog, we believe in fostering a safe and healthy environment for all our employees. We are proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace and will include a drug test as part of our hiring process.

Why Teck

At Teck, your work matters — to the world, to our communities and to your future.
As a leading Canadian resource company, we focus on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love. We do this guided by our values that, together, form The Teck Way. At Teck, you’ll find purpose-driven work, a culture of respect and inclusion, and the opportunity to grow your career while helping build a better world.

Apply with us

Take the next step in your career by applying for the Metallurgical Technician role. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance, paid sick leave, vacation days, and a 401k plan. Our two-weeks on/two-weeks off schedule is designed to provide a better work-life balance for our employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Accommodations are available upon request, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, 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.

Requisition ID: 54073 | Job Category: Mining, Milling & Smelting Operations | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Location: Red Dog | Workplace Type: #LI - On-site