Principal Mine Engineer

Teck Resources Limited; Alaska; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fly-in fly-out

On-site housing

Meals provided

Job summary

Teck Resources Limited is seeking a Principal Mine Engineer to lead the Mine Engineering team and deliver safe, practical plans aligned with production and business objectives. The role reports to the Superintendent, Integrated Planning and involves oversight across weekly, forecast, budget and annual planning horizons.

The position follows a two-weeks-on / two-weeks-off rotation (on-site) at Red Dog and requires a strong technical background in open-pit mining, budgeting and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of mining experience with significant mine planning and technical services.
• Experience leading, supervising or coordinating engineers and technical professionals.
• Strong background in open-pit mine planning and execution (drill & blast, load & haul, waste development).
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis and business planning.
• Knowledge of engineering governance, QA/QC and risk management.
• Deswik experience is a plus.
• Proven leadership and ability to mentor technical staff.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Mine Engineering team with clear expectations and performance management.
• Oversee Mine Engineering inputs to weekly, forecast, budget and annual planning horizons.
• Ensure mine sequencing and material movement plans support production and ore quality.
• Maintain engineering governance, QA/QC, documentation and best practices.
• Provide technical oversight of mine planning and execution activities.
• Ensure waste rock placement and dump development meet geotechnical and permitting requirements.
• Analyze performance, identify risks and opportunities, and apply learnings to future plans.
• Collaborate with Mine Operations, Geology and related teams for integrated decision making.
• Support studies and implementation of new systems to improve safety and productivity.
• Contribute to budget, forecast and business planning with cost and resource analyses.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Planning

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Job description

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: Superintendent, Integrated Planning. The Principal Mine Engineer provides leadership and technical oversight for the Mine Engineering team and is accountable for the quality and delivery of Mine Engineering inputs across weekly, forecast, budget and annual planning horizons. The role ensures longer-range mine plans are translated into safe, practical and executable plans while maximizing asset value and supporting Red Dog's production, financial, environmental and long-term business objectives.

Rotational Schedule will be 2 weeks on-site with 2 weeks off-site

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the Mine Engineering team by establishing clear expectations, providing technical mentorship, managing performance and building team capability and succession.
• Provide overall accountability for Mine Engineering inputs to weekly, forecast, budget and annual planning processes, ensuring plans are accurate, timely, technically sound and aligned across planning horizons.
• Ensure mine sequencing, priorities and material movement plans support production, ore quality, stockpile and blending requirements while maintaining appropriate waste development and operational flexibility.
• Establish and maintain strong Mine Technical governance, including engineering standards, QA/QC, peer review, technical documentation and consistent application of engineering practices.
• Provide technical oversight across mine planning and execution, including sequencing, load and haul, drill & blast, dump development and other Mine Engineering activities.
• Ensure effective planning and governance of waste rock placement, dump development and mine construction activities, incorporating geotechnical, geochemical, environmental and permitting requirements.
• Lead analysis of mine performance and planning variances, identifying root causes, risks and opportunities and ensuring learnings are incorporated into future plans and decision making.
• Work collaboratively across Mine Operations, Geology, Geotechnical, Survey, Mine Systems, Projects and other site functions to identify constraints, evaluate trade-offs and support integrated operational decision making.
• Lead and support technical studies, improvement initiatives and implementation of new systems and technologies that improve safety, productivity, planning capability and cost performance.
• Contribute to annual budget, monthly forecast and business planning processes, including cost analysis, capital and resource requirements, and identification of business risks and opportunities.
• Provide technical leadership and support for mine construction, infrastructure, risk assessments and other projects or investigations impacting mine development and execution.
• Support the Superintendent, Integrated Planning by providing accurate Mine Engineering information, analysis and recommendations to enable integrated value-chain decision making.
• Provide leadership support and relief within the Integrated Planning and Mine Operations functions as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum ten (10) years of mining experience, including significant mine planning and technical services experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading, supervising or coordinating engineers and technical professionals.
• Strong technical background in open-pit mine planning and execution, with experience across areas such as drill & blast, load and haul, waste and dump development, mine construction and operational improvement.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis and business planning.
• Strong understanding of engineering governance, QA/QC and technical risk management.
• Experience with mine planning software; Deswik experience is considered an asset.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proven leadership capability with a strong focus on coaching, mentoring and developing technical professionals.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across technical and operational teams.

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.

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: 54460 | Job Category: Engineering| Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Location: Red Dog | Workplace Type: #LI - On-site