Operations Engineer, Mining

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

Job summary

Teck Resources in Logan Lake, BC, is seeking an Operational Engineer, Mining to provide technical guidance and lead key mine optimization initiatives. You will collaborate with frontline supervisors, maintenance, and training teams to improve safety, productivity, and equipment utilization.

The role reports to the Senior Engineer, Mining and supports wall scaling, autonomous zone expansion, and continuous improvement projects in a dynamic mining environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering.
• Registered or eligible for EGBC; Teck supports registration.
• 5-7 years of progressive mining operations or project leadership experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional operational initiatives in a mining setting.
• Ability to align stakeholders and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and operational analysis to Mine Operations.
• Lead and coordinate projects and mine expansion initiatives from planning through implementation.
• Develop business cases, technical justifications, and capital proposals.
• Coordinate resources with frontline supervisors and cross-functional teams.
• Maintain documentation, action tracking, and SOPs for safety and operations.

Skills

Safety leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Project leadership

Operational analysis

Technical guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

EGBC registered or eligible

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Location: Logan Lake, BC, Canada Employment Type: Regular Full Time Workplace Type: On-site

About Highland Valley Copper

Highland Valley Copper (HVC) Operationsis 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

As Canada's largest diversified mining company, Teck is committed to providing the world with essential resources safely and sustainably. We have a rich history of consistently driving innovation, harnessing cutting-edge technology, and cultivating a dynamic environment that empowers our employees to shape the future.

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

Reporting to the Senior Engineer, Mining, the Operational Engineer, Mining provides technical guidance, project leadership, operational coordination, and continuous improvement support to the Mine Operations department. Reporting to the Senior Mine Engineer, this role applies engineering principles to enhance safety, productivity, equipment utilization, workforce effectiveness, and operational reliability. The position leads and supports critical operational and mine expansion initiatives, including wall scaling, Autonomous Operating Zone expansion, and other strategic improvement projects.

Acting as a central point of coordination for Mine Operations, the role supports project execution, workforce planning, process improvement, and departmental alignment. Working closely with frontline supervisors, technical specialists, and cross-functional teams, the Operational Engineer ensures effective communication, documentation control, action tracking, and implementation of operational improvements to support safe, efficient, and reliable mining operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Provide technical guidance, engineering support, and operational analysis to Mine Operations, identifying opportunities to improve safety, productivity, equipment utilization, and operational efficiency.
• Lead and coordinate operational projects and mine expansion initiatives from planning through implementation, including wall scaling, Autonomous Operating Zone expansion, 5S initiatives, and production trials.
• Develop business cases, technical justifications, acquisition requisitions, and capital expenditure proposals while supporting departmental financial tracking and reporting.
• Collaborate with Mine Operations leadership, frontline supervisors, Maintenance, Training, and other departments to coordinate resources, align priorities, and support project execution.
• Track departmental action items, project milestones, purchase requisitions, and operational commitments to ensure accountability and timely completion.
• Maintain Mine Operations knowledge repositories and document control systems, ensuring standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, templates, and reference materials are accurate, current, and accessible.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives, including process reviews, implementation planning, Management of Change (MOC), documentation updates, and tracking improvements through completion.
• Develop and maintain workforce planning tools, including vacation schedules, staffing availability, attendance tracking, and training requirements to support effective crew coverage and operational planning.
• Monitor compliance with supervisor training and competency frameworks, supporting leadership in identifying workforce development needs and maintaining operational standards.
• Coordinate safety documentation, meeting materials, action tracking, and records to support safety initiatives, audits, inspections, and continuous improvement in departmental safety practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering
• Registered, or eligible for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of B.C. (EGBC); Teck will support eligible employees with their EGBC registration
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in mining operations, project leadership, or departmental coordination roles.
• Experience in mine engineering, mine operations, or technical services roles, with a bachelor's degree in mining engineering or related Engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional operational initiatives and projects in a dynamic mining environment.
• Proven ability to build alignment, influence stakeholders, and coordinate activities across operational and support departments.
• Experience applying engineering methodologies to improve operational performance and business outcomes.
• Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deliver results in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and collaborative workplace systems.

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.