Tailings Engineer

Closing Date: January 10, 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. 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.

The Tailings Engineer will regularly supervise and handle consultants and contractors, and coordinate with other operational groups, provide on-site project and construction management and applies technical engineering expertise to projects and operations. They shall conduct all work in compliance with Teck’s Tailings Governance, Tailings & Water Retaining Structure Guidance, Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management, and Alaska Dam Safety Guidelines.
 

Reporting to the Senior Engineer, Tailings

Responsibilities:

• Closely enforce safety protocols, ensuring the health and well-being of all employees
• Complete detailed measurements, analyses, and reports to drive detailed project outcomes
• Collaborate effectively with multi-functional teams to optimize resource use
• Provide ongoing technical support for tailings and water management processes
• Develop and implement engineering solutions for tailings impoundment operations
• Coordination and management of bathymetric surveys, beach surveillance surveys, tailings fugitive dust management activities, and tailings deposition field activities
• Coordinate short- and long-term projects, ensuring they meet site objectives
• Project management on a range of project and activities. Define project scopes, landmarks and success criteria in coordination with senior management and identified collaborators
• Perform project execution processes including handling change, safe work plans, standard operating procedures, execution plans, requests for proposals, budgets, tracking critical metrics, project achievements, material take-offs, resource scheduling, cost forecasting, plan development, and supervision of consultants and contractors
• Analyze, identify, and resolve operational and construction issues on projects. Maintain alignment with Quality Control / Quality Assurance procedures and interpret design drawings efficiently
• Track contracts, scopes of work, purchase orders, budget, contract commitments, schedules and communicate progress to management
• Develop an understanding for onsite coordination with different collaborators and optimally connect with them throughout the project planning and execution

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering (mining, geotechnical, civil, mechanical, or metallurgical) with 5 years of confirmed experience
• Experience with design, analysis, and engineering of dams, pumping systems, water conveyance systems, or related structures/systems
• Experience working on mining, heavy civil, or industrial construction projects, schedules, budgets, and leading multiple resources including internal collaborators, external contractors, and consultants
• Knowledge of the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management, the Mining Association of Canada’s Tailings Protocols, and/or Canadian Dam Association is an asset
• Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD Civil3D, and Muk3D Tailings+
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills with minimal assistance
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Knowledge of and/or experience with of surveying and geomatics would be an asset
• Experience with the installation, deployment, and monitoring of environmental and geotechnical instrumentation and data analysis is considered an asset
• Shown experience in project management and engineering of dams or similar structures
• Able to stay focused on tasks, maintain a positive approach, and exhibit determination

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.

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.

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.