Process Engineer, Metallurgy Control

Teck Resources; Trail; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian resource company is seeking a Process Engineer for its Trail Operations. The role involves optimizing metallurgical processes, ensuring safety and efficiency in operations. Candidates must have a degree in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering and a minimum of 4 years experience in relevant fields. This full-time, on-site position offers comprehensive benefits and competitive pay ranging from CAD 105,000 to 130,000 annually.

Benefits

Annual Performance Bonus

Profit Share Plan

Health Spending Account

Personal Spending Account

Extended Health Care

Dental and Vision Care

Employer Paid Pension Plan

Life Insurance and Disability Coverage

Paid Sick Leave, Vacation and Holidays

Virtual Telemedicine

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of work experience in metallurgical or chemical industries.
• Practical knowledge of pyrometallurgy or hydrometallurgy processes.
• Must be eligible for registration with EGBC.

Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader.
• Monitor and optimize metallurgical processes.
• Support day-to-day operations by troubleshooting process upsets.

Skills

Critical thinking

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Flexibility and adaptability

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Education

University degree in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

PFDs

P&IDs

HSC software

Metallurgical simulation software

Job description

Location: Trail
Employment Type: Regular 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 a Technical Superintendent, Metallurgy Control, the Process Engineer is accountable for providing technical and metallurgical directions

Key Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Monitor, analyze, and optimize metallurgical processes to ensure safe, stable, and efficient plant performance across Trail Operations.
• Interpret process and production data to identify trends, diagnose issues, and develop recommendations that improve metal recovery, product quality, and operational efficiency.
• Support day-to-day operations by troubleshooting process upsets, coordinating with operations and maintenance teams, and providing technical guidance to ensure targets are met.
• Lead or contribute to process improvement projects, from concept development through implementation, to enhance throughput, energy efficiency, environmental performance, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain process models, mass and energy balances, and metallurgical accounting tools to support decision-making and long-term planning.
• Participate in process safety initiatives, including risk assessments, hazard reviews (HAZOPs), and incident investigations, ensuring adherence to safety and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (operations, maintenance, reliability, and environmental groups) to implement best practices and achieve continuous improvement.
• Support capital project development by providing process input to design, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Prepare technical reports, process documentation, and standard operating procedures to communicate findings and support consistent operational practices.
• Contribute to a culture of innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence by applying metallurgical fundamentals and data-driven problem solving.

Qualifications

• University degree in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering is required
• A minimum of 4 years of work experience in metallurgical or chemical or industries
• Applicants must be eligible for registration or registered with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of B.C. ("EGBC") as this will be a condition of employment. Teck will support eligible employees with their EGBC registration
• Practical and theoretical knowledge of pyrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy or electrometallurgy processes and related technologies
• Experience with developing PFDs and P&IDs is an asset
• Experience with HSC and metallurgical simulation software considered an asset
• Supervisory experience an asset
• Good critical thinking, data analysis and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills including verbal, written and presentation skills
• Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in a team-based environment
• Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills

Benefits

Teck employees receive access to our total rewards program and comprehensive benefits package that promote physical, mental, financial, and emotional well-being. This includes but is not limited to:

• Annual Performance Bonus
• Profit Share Plan
• Health Spending Account
• Personal Spending Account
• Extended Health Care
• Dental and Vision Care
• Employer Paid Pension Plan
• Life Insurance and Disability Coverage
• Paid Sick Leave, Vacation and Holidays
• Virtual Telemedicine and additional support for overall well-being
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Pay Range: CAD $105,000 - $130,000 per year

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 Process Engineer, Metallurgy Control 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: 52877 | Job Category: Engineering | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Location: Trail | Workplace Type: On-site