Port Seasonal Journeyperson Millwright

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Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations, is seeking a Port Seasonal Journeyperson Millwright for the Red Dog Port facility. This temporary full time on site role covers installing, maintaining, dismantling and overhauling heavy mechanical equipment and conveyor systems, performing routine belt maintenance, and handling general building repairs. Rotation options include two weeks on site with one week off site or four weeks on site with two weeks off site. The ideal candidate has five plus years as a Journeyperson Millwright in a heavy industrial setting, plus five or more years welding, alignments, rigging and fabrication and strong carpentry or plumbing skills. A valid driver’s license and a TWIC card are required. Apply on a rolling basis, highlighting safety, practical problem solving and teamwork; accommodations and fly in fly out are provided and a drug test will be conducted. Teck is an equal opportunity employer.

Closing Date: March 31, 2026

Location: Red Dog Mine, AK, United States
Employment Type: Temporary 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

Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations, one of the world's largest producers of zinc concentrate, is recruiting for a Seasonal Journeyperson Millwright at the Port facility  

Rotation schedule will be two weeks on-site and one week off-site or four weeks on site and two weeks off-site

Reporting to the Port Facility Supervisor:

Key Responsibilities

•    Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of environmental risks and hazards as well as comply with safety policies and procedures (MSHA and Red Dog EMS training) and ensure daily workplace inspections are done in order to accurately identify and correct workplace hazards
•    Ensure compliance with all established policies and standard operating procedures and advise coworkers and visitors of such policies and procedures as required
•    Install, maintain, dismantle and overhaul machinery, such as heavy mechanical equipment and conveyor systems 
•    Perform routine maintenance on port conveyor belts
•    Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and find irregularities and malfunctions; install and troubleshoot equipment
•    Complete routine tasks such as lubrication of machinery, seal replacement, and preventative maintenance
•    Operate forklift, mobile elevated work platform, and other port equipment when required
•    Provide building and facility repair such as plumbing, fabricating, carpentry, troubleshooting, and replace and repair
•    Ensure all tools and equipment are maintained and kept in a clean and orderly condition
•    Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

•    High school diploma or equivalent 
•    Must have five (5) years of experience as a Journeyperson Millwright in heavy industrial setting conducting maintenance on pumps, conveyors, gear boxes and roll up doors.
•    Must have five (5) or more years’ experience welding, conducting alignments, heavy rigging and fabrication with a strong building / facility repair ability (carpentry, flooring, plumbing, etc.)
•    Ensure all tools and equipment are maintained and kept in a clean and orderly condition
•    Perform other related duties as assigned
•    Valid driver’s license
•    Able to work cooperatively with others
•    Ability to manage time independently with limited supervision
•    Possess good communication skills
•    Committed to safety
•    Perform labor intensive work when required
•    Work day or night shifts as required
•    Must be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card

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 Port Seasonal Journeyperson Millwright 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: 53468 | Job Category: Maintenance & Trades | Employment Type: Temporary Full Time | Location: Red Dog, Red Dog Port | Workplace Type: #LI - On-site