Senior Water Resources Engineer

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.

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

• 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 Gold Sim, 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

• 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…