Senior Process Engineer

yellowHEAD; Barriere; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP program

Short-term incentive plan

Job summary

Trekor Metals Limited, operators of the Yellowhead Copper Project, seeks a Senior Process Engineer to lead metallurgical testing, flowsheet development and process optimization for a major BC open-pit project. You will coordinate with environmental and permitting workstreams and contribute to environmental submissions.

Based in Barriere, BC with site travel as needed, you will guide engineers and consultants, manage budgets, and drive technical reporting for NI 43‑101 and regulatory needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in mineral processing, including site operations, plant commissioning and project design study management.
• P.Eng. with EGBC in good standing.
• Experience designing and managing laboratory flotation and comminution testwork for base metal sulfide/copper ores.
• Proven ability in process flowsheet development, equipment sizing, and cost estimation.
• Familiarity with water treatment options, concentrate logistics and tailings integration.
• Experience managing external engineering consultants and testwork facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead metallurgical testwork programs and data interpretation.
• Manage lab programs, scopes of work, budgets and timelines.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate process design.
• Develop and refine flowsheets, mass/energy balances, PFDs and P&IDs.
• Support CAPEX and OPEX estimates and regulatory submissions.
• Present findings to executives, regulators and stakeholders.

Skills

Relationship management

Critical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Presentation

Education

Mineral Processing

Metallurgy

Chemical Engineering

Tools

JKSimMet

METSIM

SysCAD

Job description

Position

Senior Process Engineer

Company

Trekor Metals Limited, Yellowhead Copper Project

Location

Barriere, British Columbia

Reporting Relationship

Director, Yellowhead Copper Project

Salary Range

$124,800-$156,100

Website

https://www.trekormetals.com

About Trekor Metals

Trekor Metals Limited is a dynamic and growing mine operator headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Focused on North America, Trekor is driven to unlock the true value of copper for a complex and changing world. For more information visit our website www.trekormetals.com.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director, Yellowhead Copper Project, the Senior Process Engineer will join an experienced project team advancing a large open pit mining project in British Columbia through environmental assessment, permitting and into construction. The Senior Process Engineer is responsible for metallurgical testing and analysis, flowsheet development, process optimization and engineering activities to advance the Yellowhead Copper Project. This role will also provide support to the environmental assessment and permitting efforts, engaging with stakeholders and rightsholders.

The role will be based in Barriere, with travel to the project site or engagement activities as required.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead metallurgical and mineral processing testwork programs, including representative sample selection, laboratory management, data interpretation, and metallurgical recovery/throughput forecasting.
• Manage consulting engineering packages and lab programs; develop scopes of work, evaluate proposals, manage budgets and timelines, and ensure deliverable quality control.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams (mining, environmental, tailings and water, geotechnical, infrastructure) to integrate process design with other project components.
• Develop and refine process flowsheet options, mass/energy balances, Process Design Criteria, PFDs, P&IDs, plant layouts, and equipment specifications for project studies (PFS/FS).
• Support development of project capital and operating cost estimates.
• Support environmental assessment submissions, permitting applications, and process related inputs to tailings and waste characterization programs (ARD/ML).
• Conduct technical trade‑off studies on key project components, equipment options, emerging technologies, and other relevant operational factors.
• Author and contribute to technical reporting, including NI 43‑101 Technical Reports and regulatory submissions.
• Adhere to corporate professional practice management plan (PPMP) and internal procedures.
• Present technical findings and project status to diverse audiences, including executive leadership, regulatory agencies, First Nations communities, and external stakeholders.

Education & Experience

• Degree in Mineral Processing, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in mineral processing, including site operational experience, plant commissioning, and project design study management.
• Registration as a P.Eng. with EGBC in good standing.
• Proven track record designing and managing laboratory flotation and comminution testwork programs (specifically for base metal sulfide / copper ores).
• Demonstrated experience in process flowsheet development, equipment sizing, and capital/operating cost estimation.
• Practical familiarity with water treatment options, concentrate logistics, and tailings management integration.
• Experience managing external engineering consultants and assay/metallurgical testwork facilities.

Skills & Competencies

• High ethical standards, accountability, and integrity.
• Strong relationship management, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Effective technical writing and presentation skills tailored to audiences ranging from technical peers to executive teams and external audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage and prioritize several assignments at one time.
• Ability to work in a small, dynamic and multi‑disciplinary team.
• Familiarity with industry‑standard process simulation and sizing packages (e.g., JKSimMet, METSIM, SysCAD, or equivalent).
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively and within established timelines.
• Sound understanding of statutory and regulatory requirements applicable for mining in British Columbia including requirements of NI 43‑101 and EGBC.

Compensation

At Trekor, we pride ourselves on offering a challenging and rewarding work environment. Our employees have the opportunity for career and professional growth through development, education and succession plan programs.

Additionally, our compensation benefits package includes a competitive salary and vacation package, health and insurance benefits program, an RRSP program, and participation in the short‑term incentive plan.