Engineer In Training, Geotechnical

Careermine; Logan Lake; On-site; CAD 107,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Teck is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer or Engineer-in-Training for Highland Valley Copper, Logan Lake, BC. The role supports mine planning, design, slope monitoring and investigations, on a temporary 18-month basis.

The position requires strong analytical skills, collaboration with planners and contractors, and site and office work with a 7 days on / 7 days off, 12-hour dayshift schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geological, Geotechnical, Civil or Mine Engineering.
• EGBC professional licensure or eligibility (P.Eng. or Engineer-in-Training).
• 0–5 years mining industry experience.
• Geotechnical experience in open pit environment is an asset.
• Proficiency with geotechnical software (GeoExplorer, Vulcan, AutoCAD, Slide, Dips, Swedge, RocFall, Phase2/RS2).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader and sponsor safety procedures.
• Develop and maintain relationships with technical and operational staff.
• Coordinate geotechnical field programs and Life of Mine designs.
• Review external geotechnical work for fit, purpose, and compliance with standards.
• Perform regular geotechnical inspections and provide recommendations.
• Manage geotechnical data and perform interpretations/reviews.
• Perform stability analyses for rock slopes, dumps, and stockpiles.
• Communicate geotechnical risks in a safety-focused environment.
• Collaborate with Teck's geotechnical community of practice across sites.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geological, Geotechnical, Civil or Mine Engineering

Tools

GeoExplorer

Vulcan

AutoCAD

Slide

Dips

Swedge

RocFall

Phase2/RS2

Job description

Location: Logan Lake, BC, Canada

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time

Workplace Type: On-site

About Highland Valley Copper

Highland Valley Copper (HVC) Operations is Canada's largest open-pit copper mine and molybdenum operation. HVC produces both copper and molybdenum concentrate through autogenous and semi-autogenous grinding and flotation.

Located approximately 17 kilometers west of Logan Lake and about 50 kilometers southwest of Kamloops in British Columbia, the surrounding areas of HVC have an abundant offering of outdoor experiences.

Role Overview

Teck is a leading Canadian resource company focused on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love.

Reporting to the Senior Engineering Supervisor, Geotechnical, the Geotechnical Engineer or Engineer-in-Training is responsible for supporting the geotechnical aspects of mine planning and design through to execution, including pit expansions, slope monitoring, geotechnical investigation programs and design compliance. This position is a temporary full time 18 month role.

Embrace Courageous Safety Leadership (CSL): At Teck, safety is a core value, central to our work culture. Through programs like CSL, we empower every employee to be a safety leader, fostering a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks. As part of our team, you'll contribute to sustaining this safety-first environment, where speaking up and driving positive change are not just encouraged but expected.

To be successful, we require someone with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, who can develop and communicate practical recommendations to mine planners and operations personnel. We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills and proven experience in overseeing and coordinating multiple internal resources and external contractors in projects. This role requires a motivated self-starter, who can multi-task effectively and work collaboratively with others in a technical team-based environment. Demonstrated experience with project management and training in Geotechnical Engineering and mine planning will be considered an asset.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to a range of engineering design management and projects in a world-class operation. There will be abundant opportunities to grow your knowledge base and apply your site-based geotechnical skills and share your expertise with a variety of Teck mine sites, and to participate in periodic Geotechnical Review Boards. Both field and office work will be required as part of the role.

The shift schedule will be a rotation of 7 days on, followed by 7 days off, 12-hour dayshift (7am to 7pm).

Key Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Develop and maintain relationships with both technical and operational staff
• Coordinate geotechnical field programs and support geotechnical analyses and designs implementing the Life of Mine plan
• Coordinate and review work by external geotechnical consultants to ensure it is fit for purpose and meets specifications, standards, and codes
• Perform regular geotechnical inspections of the active and dormant mining areas, report on the inspections, and provide recommendations
• Manage and compile geotechnical data, and complete interpretations and reviews
• Perform stability analyses for rock slopes, waste dumps, and soil stockpiles
• Communicate geotechnical risks and solutions in a safety sensitive, operational environment
• Play an active role in Teck's geotechnical community of practice through ongoing collaboration with geotechnical personnel at other Teck operations and corporate engineering group

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geological, Geotechnical, Civil or Mine Engineering
• Registered, or eligible to register, with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC) as a P. Eng. or Engineer-in-Training
• Zero (0) to five (5) years mining industry experience
• Geotechnical experience in an open pit environment is an asset
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite® and relevant geotechnical software, such as GeoExplorer, Vulcan, AutoCAD, Slide, Dips, Swedge, RocFall, and Phase2/RS2 an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Valid driver's license

Pay Range: CAD $107,000 - $132,000 per year

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

Working Conditions:

• Location: Highland Valley Copper is a 50-minute drive from Kamloops, which has all of the comforts of city living and is also close to Merritt, Ashcroft, and Logan Lake, which all exude a small town community atmosphere.
• Access: This is a drive-in/drive-out role. Most employees commute to site by car, and carpooling is common among team members.

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.

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.