Arctic Mine Closure & Reclamation Engineer

Teck Resources Limited; Alaska; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fly-in, fly-out schedule

2 weeks on/2 weeks off rotation

Modern facilities with meals

Job summary

Teck Resources Limited in Red Dog Mine, AK, seeks an Engineer, Tailings & Environment, to support closure and reclamation planning, reporting, and execution readiness. You will collaborate with the Senior Lead and other engineers to deliver closure projects, biodiversity initiatives, and cost tracking for Life of Asset planning.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering with 5+ years in mine closure or related fields; Arctic environment experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Engineering discipline (Civil, Geological, Mining, Environmental)
• Master's degree in related field is an asset
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in mine closure, reclamation or related fields
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules and cost forecasting
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to work with diverse teams and with regulatory agencies

Responsibilities

• Support closure planning and implementation on-site in line with Teck’s Closure Standard
• Develop options to address closure, reclamation, and biodiversity risks
• Prepare professional reports and submissions for internal and government audiences
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, environmental and project teams to ensure readiness milestones are met
• Manage scopes, budgets, and contracts for closure projects and engage with consultants as needed
• Provide technical support to operating teams to optimize reclamation and closure management

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Arctic experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree (asset)

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD Civil3D

ArcGIS

Job description

Teck Resources Limited in Red Dog Mine, AK, seeks an Engineer, Tailings & Environment, to support closure and reclamation planning, reporting, and execution readiness. You will collaborate with the Senior Lead and other engineers to deliver closure projects, biodiversity initiatives, and cost tracking for Life of Asset planning.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering with 5+ years in mine closure or related fields; Arctic environment experience is a plus.