Sr. Technician, Metallurgy & Technology (Temporary)

Posted 9 days ago

Job Details

Temp

Location

Trail, BC

Job Description

Location: Trail, BC, Canada
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site

About Trail Operations

Teck's Trail Operations, located in the community of Trail in British Columbia, is one of the world's largest fully integrated zinc and lead smelting and refining complexes. Located in the beautiful West Kootenay region of southeastern, British Columbia, Trail offers outdoor adventure at your fingertips.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Superintendent, Process Optimization, the Sr. Technician, Metallurgy & Technology (Temporary) provides technical support for process improvement, technology development, and operational performance initiatives across Trail Operations. This role conducts laboratory, pilot, and plant-scale investigations; analyzes process data; supports troubleshooting activities; and collaborates with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to identify and implement process improvements safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
Conduct laboratory, pilot-scale, and plant-based testing to support process improvements and technology development.
Analyze process and laboratory data, prepare technical reports, and provide recommendations based on findings.
Support process troubleshooting, optimization, and operational improvement initiatives.
Operate, modify, maintain, and troubleshoot testing and process equipment.
Assist with feasibility studies, equipment evaluations, and process development projects.
Coordinate and support plant trials, startup activities, and technical investigations.
Provide technical guidance to technicians, operators, tradespeople, contractors, and project team members.
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to resolve technical issues and improve plant performance.
Initiate maintenance work requests and support procurement activities as required.
Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and occupational hygiene standards.

Qualifications

Graduate of a recognized Institute of Technology or University in metallurgical, mineral processing or chemical sciences or certified with Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC) in a relevant field is required
A minimum of 8 years relevant experience with working knowledge of physical, chemical and metallurgical processes is required
Experience in the design, construction, operation, troubleshooting, and modification of laboratory, pilot, and plant-scale equipment.
An ability to work both independently and as part of a team to contribute to the success of a technical group is required
Highly organized self-starter with strong time management skills are a must
Proficiency in computer systems: MS Office, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel is required.
Experience with Trail's process data systems, (e.g. PDH, LIMS, GE Aps) or metallurgical modelling software an asset

Pay Range: $106,368 - $114,984

The actual amount offered is determined based on the successful candidate's relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

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 Sr. Technician, Metallurgy & Technology (Temporary) role. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply, even if your background doesn't match every requirement. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Requisition ID: 54348| Job Category:Geoscience & Exploration | Employment Type: Temporary Full Time | Location: Trail | Workplace Type: #LI - On-site

About Teck Resources

Teck is Canada’s largest diversified resource company, committed to responsibly providing products that are essential to building a better quality of life for people around the world. Our business units focus on steelmaking coal, a critical ingredient in steel production; zinc, used to galvanize and protect metals; copper, essential for electronics, power generation and transmission; and energy, necessary to meet growing global demand. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia (B.C.), Canada, we own or have interests in 12 operating mines, one large metallurgical complex, an oil sands mining and processing operation, and several major development projects in North and South America. We offer opportunities across a wide range of activities related to exploration, development, mining and minerals processing, including smelting and refining, health and safety, environmental protection, materials stewardship, recycling and innovation and technology. Our people are our greatest resource. Teck was built by people with vision, creativity and ideas. Join the Teck team and become a part of that long tradition.