Job Description

Closing Date: June 18, 2026

Location: Red Dog Mine, AK, United States
Employment Type: Temporary 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

Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations is recruiting for a temporary Waste Management Coordinator to support the updating and implementation of RDO’s waste management and recycling programs. The position will coordinate with all departments to accomplish the outlined goals and will report to the Environmental Team Lead.

Work Schedule: 2 weeks on-site, 2 weeks off-site for a period of approximately 24 months

Responsibilities:

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Improvement & standardization of SAA and CAA compliant management practices
• Development/improvement of tracking systems for compliant management of:

• • Scrap metal
  • Used oil and glycol streams
  • Scrap vehicles & equipment
  • Other solid waste & recyclable streams

• Identification of opportunities & implement means to maximize recycling for all waste streams
• Development/implementation of new or update/improvement to current waste management system
• Routine updating/reconciling of the waste tracking tool to accurately reflect current onsite wastes
• Development of required RCRA and other waste management training for all departments
• Planning & execution of site-wide planned episodic cleanup events
• Development & implementation of a centralized, dedicated onsite waste & recycling management facility
• Development of a comprehensive site-wide waste management operations plan/blueprint
• Assisting in routine environmental compliance or other tasks, as required

Qualifications:

• Three (3) or more years of RCRA LQG hazardous and nonhazardous solid waste management experience at an operating industrial facility required
  • Metals mine-specific experience preferred
  • Experience within Alaska preferred
• Demonstrated successful experience required in compliant management & recordkeeping for:
  • SAAs and CAAs
  • Hazardous waste manifests
  • Waste determinations, waste profiling, and associated requirements
• Ability to assist with other site requirements associated with RCRA Subtitle C compliance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word applications is required, proficiency in Access is a plus
• Excellent inter-personal and written communication skills required
• Experience developing and implementing industrial waste management tracking systems preferred
• Required training – current in the following or able to obtain upon hire:
  • MSHA Part 48 Surface Mining training
  • OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER training
  • Comprehensive RCRA training
  • DOT and IATA training

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 Waste Management Coordinator (Temporary) 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 basic medical, basic life, AD&D, and some qualify for the 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.

Requisition ID: 53950 | Job Category: Environment & Sustainability | Employment Type: Temporary Full Time | Location: Red Dog | Workplace Type: #LI -  On-site

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