Mine Engineer
Teck Resources LimitedJobsCloseBy Editorial Insights
Teck Resources is hiring a Mine Engineer for Red Dog in Alaska, a regular full time, on-site role with a two weeks on two weeks off rotation. You’ll support the Integrated Planning team by developing safe practical mine plans, preparing drill and blast designs, and collaborating with Operations, Survey, Geology and Projects to ensure execution aligns with strategic objectives. You should hold a BS in Mining Engineering, 1 to 5 years of experience, open pit planning exposure, and strong analytical, communication, and Excel skills; experience with Deswik, MineSight, Vulcan, blasting design and Power BI, SQL or Python is advantageous. Highlight safety leadership, field validation, and the ability to balance technical and operational needs; apply even if not every box is checked and include your driver’s license, noting a drug test is part of our process.
Closing Date: August 1, 2026
Location: Red Dog Mine, AK, United States
Employment Type: Regular 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
Reporting to the Principal Mine Engineer, the Mine Engineer will provide technical and execution support across Red Dog's Integrated Planning team. The role is responsible for developing safe, practical, and value-driven mine plans while supporting operational execution through collaboration with Mine Operations, Survey, Geology, Geotechnical, Projects and Maintenance. The Mine Engineer contributes across multiple planning horizons, supporting weekly execution plans, production forecasting, annual budgeting, mine design, and continuous improvement initiatives. Mine Engineers are expected to spend regular time in the field working alongside Operations to validate mine conditions, support blasting activities, monitor plan execution. By combining technical expertise with operational awareness, the successful candidate will help ensure mining activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with Red Dog's strategic objectives. This role offers the opportunity to work on one of the world's largest zinc mining operations while contributing to the implementation of modern mine planning systems, improving operational performance, and supporting projects that create lasting value for the business.
Rotational Schedule will be 2 weeks on-site with 2 weeks off-site
Responsibilities:
- Be a courageous safety leader, adhering to and sponsoring safety and environmental rules and procedures
- Protect the safety and health of employees by promoting safe work practices and supporting Teck's Health, Safety and Environment standards
- Complete assigned work in a professional manner including technical analysis, mine design, interpretation, reporting, and recommendations
- Develop and maintain safe, practical, and executable short-, medium-term mine plans.
- Prepare drill and blast designs that support safe, efficient, and productive mining operations
- Monitor blast performance and work collaboratively with Operations to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in fragmentation, dig ability, and downstream performance
- Support daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual mine planning processes including production forecasts and budgeting activities
- Prepare production schedules, haulage plans, dump plans, and supporting operational documentation
- Spend regular time in the field validating mine conditions, supporting operational execution, inspecting active mining areas, and ensuring mine plans remain practical and achievable
- Work closely with Mine Operations, Survey, Geology, Geotechnical, Environmental, and Projects to coordinate planning activities and respond to changing operational priorities
- Monitor mine performance through production reconciliation, KPI tracking, and operational analysis to improve planning accuracy and mining efficiency
- Evaluate mining sequences, equipment utilization, and operational constraints to recommend practical improvements
- Support planning for waste rock management, dewatering, haul road development, and other operational improvement initiatives
- Contribute to implementation and continuous improvement of mine planning systems, scheduling tools, automation initiatives, and digital workflows
- Prepare technical reports, presentations, and planning documentation to communicate recommendations and project outcomes
- Develop an understanding of the Company's organization and contribute toward both individual and team objectives
- Other related responsibilities as required or assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering or a related Engineering discipline
- One (1) to five (5) years of mining industry experience
- Experience in open pit mine planning and drill and blast engineering is considered an asset
- Experience with drill design software, mine planning software (Deswik, MineSight, Vulcan or similar), and blasting practices is considered an asset
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to balance technical solutions with operational practicality
- Comfortable working in both office and field environments, with a willingness to spend significant time supporting operations in the pit
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships across Operations and Technical Services
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience with Power BI, SQL, Python, or data visualization tools is considered an asset
- Experience in remote or Arctic mining operations is considered an asset
- Valid driver's license
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 Mine Engineer 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: 54315 | Job Category: Engineering | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Location: Red Dog | Workplace Type: #LI - On-site