Senior Water Resources Engineer

Teck Resources Limited; Alaska; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two-weeks on/off rotation

Modern accommodation facilities and on

Comprehensive benefits (medical,Dental

401k plan

Job summary

Teck Resources Limited is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer for Red Dog Mine in Alaska to oversee water resources, balance modeling, and regulatory compliance for tailings and water management. You will supervise consultants, develop budgets, and support site operations with water governance and ARD interception strategies.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in arctic environments, and the ability to mentor junior staff while coordinating with senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mining, Civil, Geotechnical, Geologic, Environmental, Chemical, or related field).
• Seven to ten years of experience in mining, mineral processing, or water management.
• Experience in mine water management, hydrology, and water quality strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of mine tailings & water management principles and relevant regulations.
• Proficiency with water and load balance models and GoldSIM is required.

Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader and adhere to safety and environmental rules.
• Manage site’s water resources and water quality, including water balance maintenance in GoldSim.
• Lead development and improvements of water and load balance models (GoldSim).
• Lead water quality modeling and support geochemical programs.
• Mentor junior staff in water management and data analysis.
• Collaborate with operations to integrate water management into decisions.
• Prepare technical reports and participate in external engagement activities.

Skills

GoldSim

Geochemical modeling

Water balance modeling

ARD interception

Technical writing

Team mentoring

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

GoldSIM

GIS

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 the Principal Engineer, Water Resources, the Senior Water Resources Engineer is a progressive position. The Senior Water Resources Engineer will support the management, operations, governance and regulatory compliance for tailings and water management at Red Dog Mine. Responsibilities include initiating and conducting long- and short-term water management projects, development of budgets and cost management, and may involve daily supervision of consultants, contractors, and/or guidance to operation groups. The Senior Water Resources Engineer will be responsible for site water balance forecasts and updates and will support the integration of water management throughout operations.

Rotation schedule will be an even rotation

Responsibilities:

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• 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, analysis, interpretation, reporting, and recommendations
• Assist in managing site’s water resources and water quality, including maintenance and updates to the operational water balance in GoldSim, 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
• Lead the development, updates and improvements of water and load balance models in Goldsim
• Lead water quality and predictive water quality modeling (geochemical modeling, geochemist workbench, PHREEQC) and support the site geochemical program
• Train and mentor junior technical staff in water management principles, water balance modeling, and water quality principles
• Support the integration of water management in site operating decisions, performance tracking, and overall operational planning
• Technical writing for operations and project documents, manuals and training programs, as well as technical review of various reports from external consultants. Participate in meetings and technical discussions with external professionals responsible for delivery of water related programs across the operation
• Prepare presentation materials and participate in Red Dog’s external engagement activities, including community meetings, agency site visits, projects consultations, and other communications related to water management
• Support advancement of advanced technology and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage consultants or contractors including scopes of work, proposals, budgets, contracts, and contractor/consultant supervision
• Manage Operational and Project scopes and budgets. Define scopes, milestones, budgets and success criteria in coordination with senior management and identified stakeholders. Track contracts, scopes of work, purchase orders, budget, contract commitments, and schedules and communicate progress to management
• Develop an understanding of the Company’s organization and accomplish both group and individual goals
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mining, Civil, Geotechnical, Geologic, Environmental, Chemical, or related field)
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years previous experience in mining, mineral processing, or water management. Experience in mine water management, hydrology, and water quality is strongly preferred. Strong analytical and organizational skills, with attention to detail. Proven capacity in practical problem solving and critical thinking
• Experience managing and training junior staff is considered an asset
• Knowledge of mine tailings & water management principles, environmental regulations, and mine water resources industry standards. Knowledge of relevant legislation and traditional knowledge is an asset
• Demonstrated proficiency with water and load balance models and associated software (GoldSIM) is required
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite. Experience with GIS or other planning tools and software is considered an asset
• Strong oral and written communication skills in both formal and informal settings, including technical writing, data analysis and reporting
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and engage with diverse stakeholders
• Experience in arctic environments would be considered an asset
• Ability to work productively with nominal supervision and work independently and ability to work collaboratively and productively as a team member
• Willingness and ability to take on additional tasks as needed
• Capable of working with all levels of the organization and in a team environment

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 Senior Water Resources 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.