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Job Description

Nana Construction is seeking a highly motivated and experienced geotechnical and/or environmental drilling professional to fill the role of a Tailings and Water (T&W) Drilling Coordinator for a secondment opportunity at Teck Alaska Incorporated's (TAK) Red Dog Operations.

This role is critical for leading pre-drilling planning and coordinating the day-to-day field execution of multiple geotechnical and environmental drilling programs for TAK's T&W group. The Coordinator will serve as the key liaison between TAK, drilling contractors, and engineering consultants to ensure safe, efficient, and productive operations.

Responsibilities

The T&W Drilling Coordinator will be responsible for providing on-the-ground oversight and administrative support for T&W drilling projects, including (but not limited to) the Main Waste Stockpile (MWS) drilling execution, feasibility beach investigation, and Water Supply Dam (WSD) investigative drilling.

Safety & Field Oversight:

+ Lead field program safety and conduct daily field visits to each ongoing program to ensure safe and productive job completion.

+ Complete all necessary safety forms and checks, such as Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), dig permits, program kickoff meetings, and daily supervisor field verifications.

+ Coordinate with QAQC and drilling personnel for any technical, practical, or logistical needs that arise during the project.

+ Complete on-site safety training for any QAQC personnel involved in the drilling programs before commencement.

Project Planning & Administration:

+ Create material requisitions for drill materials, instrumentation, or drillhole backfill, ensuring materials are planned and ordered according to the specific needs of each program.

+ Create and update cost trackers and program schedules for each project's Purchase Order (PO).

+ Ensure contractor Daily Work Summaries (DWS) align with the approved PO proposal.

+ Adjust project schedules weekly based on delays or advancements and send updates to all necessary informed parties.

+ Coordinate meetings and information sharing with various onsite groups, contractors, and consultants to ensure clarity.

+ Document project alternatives identified to address significant issues, along with proposed solutions and action plans.

Communication & Reporting:

+ Communicate and coordinate regularly with TAK management regarding work progress and overall budget.

+ Prepare and submit monthly status update reports to track work progress and project completion trends.

+ Provide weekly cost updates to the TAK representative, indicating the breakdown of budgeted cost, spent cost, and percent of budget.

+ Submit Deviation Notices for scope changes, significant schedule changes, or when the project budget reaches 80% of the PO value.

Qualifications

+ High School diploma or GED equivalent.

+ Minimum fifteen (15) years of experience in geotechnical, environmental, exploration, or mine site-related drilling.

+ Technical Knowledge: Extensive knowledge in drilling methods, materials, and drill rig repair.

+ Instrumentation: Familiarity with the installation of geotechnical and water monitoring/sampling instrumentation.

+ Software Skills: Competent in Microsoft Suite products.

+ Field Competence: Ability to work independently and make decisions in the field under changing conditions.

+ Communication: Excellent communication skills for technical reporting, presentations, and cross-functional collaboration.

+ Logistics: Ability to work in remote field conditions with a rotational work shift.

+ Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under company vehicle insurance policy.

Work Schedule and Duration

+ Schedule: This is a rotational position, the Coordinator’s will be required to maintain continuous on-site drilling coordination, safety oversight, and communication during their rotation.

+ Duration: Support is required from April 1, 2026, through the end of the drilling season (estimated as September 30, 2026), with potential for extension.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions; work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift, move and/or carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.

_Travel may require an employee or contractor to pass a TSA security checkpoint. If the employee or contractor does not have valid identification, they will not be able to travel until valid identification is obtained and verified. For this reason all employees and contractors must have valid identification when traveling to and from the location, for a list of TSA approved valid identification visit_ _https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification_ _._

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical - Uses intuition and experience to complement data.

Design - Demonstrates attention to detail.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Works well in group problem solving situations.

Project Management - Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget.

Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Interpersonal - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Inspires respect and trust; Accepts feedback from others; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates; Gives appropriate recognition to others; Displays passion and optimism; Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

**Equal Opportunity Employer** NANA Regional Corporation, Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, gender-identity and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran protected status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. NANA grants employment preference to shareholder of NANA, their spouses and descendants to the extent allowed by law.

**Accommodation Requests for Job Seekers with a Disability.** If you are a job seeker with a disability and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation for any part of the employment process, contact us at [email protected] or 1-800-478-2000.

**Default: Location : Location** _US-AK-Red Dog Mine_

**Job ID** _2025-20636_

**Work Type** _Remote Rotational_

**Work Location** _Red Dog Mine_