Electrician VI

Location: Red Dog Mine, AK, United States | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Workplace Type: On-site

About the role

Reporting to the Electrical Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent plans and performs the design, configuration, calibration, installation, adjustment, maintenance, and repair of measuring, analytical, and process control instruments. This role involves investigating process control problems and resolving related instrument malfunctions on a rotational schedule of 2 weeks on-site with 2 weeks off-site.

Responsibilities

• Apply understanding of electrical components of the Mill, Mine, and Camp facilities and basic electrical theory.
• Maintain proficiency with the design and construction of new electrical installations, troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems, performing preventative maintenance, and checking pumps and ventilation systems.
• Understand and apply process control instrumentation system design, operation, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Apply process and engineering calculations to size, specify, and select process instrumentation and industrial electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot simple motor control circuits, understand electrical schematics and wire diagrams, install flow pressure and level meters, utilize electrical test equipment, and troubleshoot Powerhouse Generators.
• Utilize instrument test equipment to monitor equipment and provide maintenance recommendations, including installing, programming, and troubleshooting AC Variable Speed Drives.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of Instrumentation basics such as level and pressure transmitters and troubleshoot instrumentation analog circuits, with a basic understanding of PLC and relay logic.
• Follow instructions and advance through the Electrical and Instrumental Apprentice progression.
• Work with 480 Volt and 4160 Volt electrical gear, including testing breakers, switchgear, and cables.
• Communicate effectively with other trade personnel, colleagues, and supervisors about assigned tasks, ensuring carryover and updates of completed tasks throughout the shift.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of environmental risks and hazards, comply with safety policies and procedures (MSHA and Red Dog EMS training), and conduct daily workplace inspections to identify and correct hazards.
• Ensure compliance with all established policies and standard operating procedures, and advise coworkers and visitors of such policies as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ten (10) years’ experience in industrial Electrical Maintenance is required, with preferred mining experience.
• An Electrical Journeyperson License is preferred but not required. Maintenance Electricians are sought, not construction Electricians.
• Physically capable of performing essential functions in the electrical trade within a mill environment for 11.5 hours per day.
• Willing to train and mentor apprentices.
• Strong team cooperation is required.
• Ability to perform tasks with limited direction.
• Work safely, follow instructions, and maintain a good safety record with references for past work experience.
• Willing to work outdoors with potential exposure to extreme climatic conditions.

Schedule

Two-weeks on / two-weeks off rotational schedule to support a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

• Modern facilities, including dedicated spaces for group and individual physical activities, weights, cardio equipment, movie rooms, and theme nights.
• Modern accommodation complexes with all meals provided.
• Drug and alcohol-free workplace with a drug test included as part of the hiring process.

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 ensures real benefits for the local Iñupiat community while advancing sustainable practices and meaningful engagement.

Why Teck

At Teck, your work matters—to the world, to our communities, and to your future. As a leading Canadian resource company, Teck focuses on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for people, communities, and land. Guided by values that form The Teck Way, you’ll find purpose-driven work, a culture of respect and inclusion, and opportunities to grow your career while helping build a better world.