Water Resource Engineer

Closing Date: April 9, 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.

Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations, one of the world's largest producers of zinc concentrate, is recruiting for a Water Resource Engineer.

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

Reports to Senior Water Resource Engineer

Responsibilities

• Protect the safety and health of employees by promoting safe working procedures and health programs in accordance with Teck Alaska policy and appropriate regulations
• Complete assigned work in a professional manner, including necessary measurements, calculations, analyses, interpretations, reporting and recommendations
• Ensure that projects associated with the Tailings Storage Facility and Water Resources Management are completed according to approved plans, specifications and development codes/permits
• Assist in managing site’s water resources and water quality, including maintenance and updates to the operational water balance, development of water management plans, ensuring adherence to Teck’s Water Governance initiatives, updating and maintaining water quality mass balances & predictions, and assessment of ARD interception
• Aggregate, organize, manage, and analyze data on groundwater, surface water, subsurface water, pumping, climate, demographics, etc., typically in a GIS/database environment (Esri ArcGIS)
• Develop and maintain water and load balance models in Goldsim
• Water quality and predictive water quality modeling (geochemical modeling, geochemist workbench, PHREEQC)
• Contaminant transport prediction (in conjunction with soil and ground water models)
• Data manipulation/analysis in spreadsheets, databases, and GIS using automation techniques such as macros, VBA, Perl, Python
• Characterize acid rock drainage and metals leaching potential
• Communicate effectively with operating, geology, technical groups and contractors; and liaise with outside agencies to meet the operations overall objectives
• Conduct hydrologic modelling, as required, for various site facilities using GoldSim and other relevant software
• Participate in developing junior professionals, technicians, and other team members by participating in their selection, training, evaluating their performance, and by following, enforcing and administering company policies in a fair and equitable manner
• Develop an understanding of the Company’s organization and how to get things done within it
• Other responsibilities as required or as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (water resources, environmental, chemical, geochemical, mining or equivalent)
• Three years (four years preferred) of relevant experience in water resources management or hydrology studies that included evaluation of water quantity and quality at mine sites
• Exposure to mining in cold climates is considered an asset, but is not required
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use and application of water balance software
• Demonstrated ability to organize, manipulate, and efficiently visualize large quantities of water related data
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Capable of working with all levels of the organization and in a team environment
• Self-starter with willingness to take on additional tasks as required
  
  

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.