Sr. Technician, Metallurgy & Technology (Temporary)

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

Job summary

Teck Resources Limited's Trail Operations in Trail, BC, seeks a Sr. Technician, Metallurgy & Technology (Temporary) to support process optimization and technology development.

You will conduct lab, pilot, and plant-scale investigations, analyze data, and collaborate with operations, maintenance and engineering to implement safe, efficient improvements. You will operate and troubleshoot testing equipment, prepare technical reports, and mentor technicians and operators.

Qualifications

• Degree in metallurgical, mineral processing or chemical sciences required.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in metallurgical processes.
• Experience in lab, pilot and plant-scale equipment design, operation, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; highly organized with strong time management.
• Proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of process data systems or modelling software is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader and follow environmental rules.
• Conduct lab, pilot-scale, and plant-based testing for process improvements.
• Analyze data, prepare technical reports, and provide recommendations.
• Support troubleshooting, optimization, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Operate, modify, maintain, and troubleshoot testing equipment.
• Assist with feasibility studies, equipment evaluations, and process development.
• Coordinate plant trials, startups, and technical investigations.
• Provide technical guidance to technicians, operators, and project teams.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering to improve plant performance.

Skills

Time management

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in metallurgical, mineral processing or chemical sciences

ASTTBC certification in relevant field

Tools

PDH

LIMS

GE Aps

Metallurgical modelling software

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

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.

Location

Trail, BC, Canada

Employment Type

Temporary Full Time

Workplace Type

On-site

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.

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.