Sr. Technician, Metallurgy & Technology (Temporary)

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

Location: Trail, BC, Canada
Employment Type: Temporary 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 the Superintendent, Process Optimization, the Sr. Technician, Metallurgy & Technology (Temporary) provides technical support for process improvement, technology development, and operational performance initiatives across Trail Operations. This role conducts laboratory, pilot, and plant-scale investigations; analyzes process data; supports troubleshooting activities; and collaborates with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to identify and implement process improvements safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Conduct laboratory, pilot-scale, and plant-based testing to support process improvements and technology development.
• Analyze process and laboratory data, prepare technical reports, and provide recommendations based on findings.
• Support process 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, tradespeople, contractors, and project team members.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to resolve technical issues and improve plant performance.
• Initiate maintenance work requests and support procurement activities as required.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and occupational hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized Institute of Technology or University in metallurgical, mineral processing or chemical sciences or certified with Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC) in a relevant field is required
• A minimum of 8 years relevant experience with working knowledge of physical, chemical and metallurgical processes is required
• Experience in the design, construction, operation, troubleshooting, and modification of laboratory, pilot, and plant-scale equipment.
• An ability to work both independently and as part of a team to contribute to the success of a technical group is required
• Highly organized self-starter with strong time management skills are a must
• Proficiency in computer systems: MS Office, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel is required.
• Experience with Trail’s process data systems, (e.g. PDH, LIMS, GE Aps) or metallurgical modelling software an asset

Pay Range: $106,368 - $114,984

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.