Summer Student Geology Job Details

Summer Student Geology

Location: Red Dog Mine, AK, United States
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site

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

Teck is looking for motivated geology students to support Teck’s exploration efforts in the world-class Red Dog District in the De Long Mountain range of northwestern Alaska, U.S.A.

Successful applicants will primarily support Red Dog Mine Life Extension (RD MLE), an advanced-stage, sediment-hosted Zn – Pb – Ag drilling program, performing core-logging preparation and geotech logging. Summer Student Geologists will also be able to participate in field programs related to exploration for early-stage sediment-hosted Zn – Pb targets within the Red Dog district.

Reporting to the Project Geologist, the Summer Student Geologist will be responsible for work, including core preparation for scanning and logging, simple geotech logging, supporting program logistics, and collaborating with team members to support the 2025 exploration program.

Summer Student Geologists will be exposed to working in a large, diverse, multidisciplinary geoscience team based out of Teck’s remote Red Dog Operations. This is a temporary seasonal role, anticipated to begin late May/early June through August.

Key Responsibilities

Be a Courageous Safety Leader, adhere to and sponsor health, safety, community and environment policies, procedures, and systems, including emergency response plans and hazard and risk assessments.
Responsible for core preparation and geotechnical logging of drill core.
Organize data and samples collected daily and prepare samples for shipment.
Support digitization and management of geoscience data.
Working directly with geologists and core technicians through the different stages of core processing.
Support with daily health and safety and project management tasks as requested.

Qualifications

3rd or 4th year university student pursuing a Degree in Geoscience or a related field is required.
Proactive with an eye for detail and dedication to achieving positive results.
Excellent organizational, planning, management, and decision-making skills.
Relevant geoscience experience, including research or exposure to mineral exploration in greenfields and/or brownfields environments and sediment-hosted or sedimentary systems. Specific experience in geology of sedimentary basins, geologic mapping, structural geology, core logging, stream-sediment sampling, soil sampling, geochemical and geophysical applications are all viewed as assets.
First Aid Training is required; Wilderness First Aid training is an additional asset.
Ability to frequently and safely lift and move core boxes (up to 50 lbs.).
Proficient spoken and written English language skills required.
Eligibility to work in the United States is required, Alaskan residents preferred.
Must be comfortable working in an industrial mine site environment in a remote location.

What You Can Expect

Mentorship and working with an excellent team.
Excellent training in a variety of field techniques and geological software.
Exposure to advanced drilling techniques (directional and geotechnical).
Exposure to mining operations and mineral processing.

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 Summer Student Geology 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 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.

Requisition ID: 53503 | Job Category: Geoscience & Exploration | Employment Type: Temporary Full Time | Location: Red Dog | Workplace Type: #LI - On-site

Location: Red Dog Mine, AK, United States
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site

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

Teck is looking for motivated geology students to support Teck’s exploration efforts in the world-class Red Dog District in the De Long Mountain range of northwestern Alaska, U.S.A.

Successful applicants will primarily support Red Dog Mine Life Extension (RD MLE), an advanced-stage, sediment-hosted Zn – Pb – Ag drilling program, performing core-logging preparation and geotech logging. Summer Student Geologists will also be able to participate in field programs related to exploration for early-stage sediment-hosted Zn – Pb targets within the Red Dog district.

Reporting to the Project Geologist, the Summer Student Geologist will be responsible for work, including core preparation for scanning and logging, simple geotech logging, supporting program logistics, and collaborating with team members to support the 2025 exploration program.

Summer Student Geologists will be exposed to working in a large, diverse, multidisciplinary geoscience team based out of Teck’s remote Red Dog Operations. This is a temporary seasonal role, anticipated to begin late May/early June through August.

Key Responsibilities

Be a Courageous Safety Leader, adhere to and sponsor health, safety, community and environment policies, procedures, and systems, including emergency response plans and hazard and risk assessments.
Responsible for core preparation and geotechnical logging of drill core.
Organize data and samples collected daily and prepare samples for shipment.
Support digitization and management of geoscience data.
Working directly with geologists and core technicians through the different stages of core processing.
Support with daily health and safety and project management tasks as requested.

Qualifications

3rd or 4th year university student pursuing a Degree in Geoscience or a related field is required.
Proactive with an eye for detail and dedication to achieving positive results.
Excellent organizational, planning, management, and decision-making skills.
Relevant geoscience experience, including research or exposure to mineral exploration in greenfields and/or brownfields environments and sediment-hosted or sedimentary systems. Specific experience in geology of sedimentary basins, geologic mapping, structural geology, core logging, stream-sediment sampling, soil sampling, geochemical and geophysical applications are all viewed as assets.
First Aid Training is required; Wilderness First Aid training is an additional asset.
Ability to frequently and safely lift and move core boxes (up to 50 lbs.).
Proficient spoken and written English language skills required.
Eligibility to work in the United States is required, Alaskan residents preferred.
Must be comfortable working in an industrial mine site environment in a remote location.

What You Can Expect

Mentorship and working with an excellent team.
Excellent training in a variety of field techniques and geological software.
Exposure to advanced drilling techniques (directional and geotechnical).
Exposure to mining operations and mineral processing.

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 Summer Student Geology 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 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.

Requisition ID: 53503 | Job Category: Geoscience & Exploration | Employment Type: Temporary Full Time | Location: Red Dog | Workplace Type: #LI - On-site