Senior Metallurgy Technician — Process Optimization (Trail, BC)

Teck; Trail; On-site; CAD 106,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Teck’s Trail Operations in Trail, BC, is seeking a Sr. Technician, Metallurgy & Technology (Temporary), to provide technical support for process improvement and technology development.

You will conduct laboratory, pilot and plant-scale investigations, analyze data, and collaborate with operations, maintenance and engineering teams to implement safe, efficient process improvements. The role reports to the Superintendent, Process Optimization, and involves coordinating plant trials, startup

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in metallurgical, mineral processing or chemical sciences or ASTTBC certification.
• Minimum 8 years experience with physical, chemical and metallurgical processes.
• Experience designing, constructing, operating, troubleshooting, and modifying lab, pilot, and plant-scale equipment.
• Ability to work independently and in teams; strong time management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience with Trail process data systems (PDH, LIMS) or metallurgical modelling software is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety efforts and ensure adherence to safety and environmental rules.
• Conduct lab, pilot-scale and plant testing to support process improvements and technology development.
• Analyze process and lab data; prepare technical reports and recommendations.
• Support 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 and contractors.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance and engineering to resolve issues and improve plant performance.
• Initiate maintenance requests and support procurement as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental and hygiene standards.

Skills

Safety leadership

Team collaboration

Time management

Independent work

Education

MET/Mining or Chemistry degree incl ASTTBC

Tools

PDH

LIMS

GE Aps

Job description

Teck’s Trail Operations in Trail, BC, is seeking a Sr. Technician, Metallurgy & Technology (Temporary), to provide technical support for process improvement and technology development.

You will conduct laboratory, pilot and plant-scale investigations, analyze data, and collaborate with operations, maintenance and engineering teams to implement safe, efficient process improvements. The role reports to the Superintendent, Process Optimization, and involves coordinating plant trials, startup