Principal Geotechnical 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:
Superintendent, Integrated Planning. The Principal Geotechnical Engineer provides leadership and technical oversight for the Geotechnical Engineering team, ensuring high standards of geotechnical practice are applied and continuously improved. The role is accountable for managing geotechnical risks, supporting the stability and safety of open pits and waste dumps, and providing technical expertise for operational activities and projects. Working across multidisciplinary teams, the role supports safe, practical mine plans aligned with Red Dog’s production and long-term business objectives.

Rotational Schedule will be 2 weeks on-site (dayshift) with 2 weeks off-site

• Lead, coach and develop Geotechnical Engineers and Engineers in Training by providing technical guidance, training and mentorship, and building capability to meet current and future needs.
• Provide technical expertise and oversight for geotechnical projects and operational activities, ensuring work is delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Identify and manage geotechnical risks associated with open pits, waste dumps and projects, and implement effective mitigation strategies to support safe mine development and execution.
• Review and analyze geotechnical data for the characterization, operation and design of open pits and waste dumps, and translate findings into clear, practical recommendations.
• Implement and oversee slope and dump monitoring programs and management plans, analyze monitoring data, and develop action plans to maintain safe and stable operations.
• Establish systematic bench and inter-ramp slope inspections, performance assessments and design reconciliation, including assessment of blast damage and overdigging or underdigging of bench toes, faces and crests.
• Guide numerical and analytical assessments for geotechnical design and evaluation of site infrastructure, and support the development of operating modes and Trigger Action Response Plans (TARPs).
• Review and audit ground support policies and practices against the Ground Control Management Plan and Slope and Dump Management Plan, and drive continuous improvement in geotechnical practices.
• Work collaboratively with Mine Geology, Mine Engineering, Mine Operations and Teck Strategic Planning to incorporate geotechnical requirements into integrated plans and optimize the mine value chain.
• Lead the evaluation and management of consultants and vendors, including preparation of scopes of work, schedules and cost estimates, and technical review of deliverables.
• Communicate geotechnical risks, concepts, recommendations and project progress effectively to technical and non-technical audiences, supporting informed operational and planning decisions.
• Contribute to strategic planning for the geotechnical function and improve resource allocation, workflows and technology use to support Integrated Planning and site objectives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Degree in Geotechnical, Geological, Mining or Civil Engineering. A Master’s degree or Ph.D. is preferred.
• Minimum twelve…