Technician Trainee, Metallurgy & Technology

Teck Resources; Trail; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Teck Resources in Trail, BC, is hiring a Technician Trainee in Metallurgy and Technology to support Leaching and E&M, with rotations to plants and projects. The role emphasizes safety leadership, lab/pilot-scale work, and data-driven process improvement.

The position offers a 5x2 schedule with potential night shifts to support testing and trials, reporting to a superintendent. Strong academic foundation and teamwork are essential, with on-site work at Trail Operations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized Institute of Technology or university in metallurgical, mineral processing or chemical sciences is required.
• Candidates with working knowledge of physical, chemical and metallurgical processes will be given preference.
• Working towards or eligible for registration with Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC) would be an asset.
• 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 is a must.
• Proficiency in computer systems: MS Office, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel is required. Experience with process data systems and metallurgical modelling software is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures.
• Operate, troubleshoot and modify laboratory and pilot-scale equipment.
• Assist with design and construction of laboratory and pilot-scale set-ups.
• Assist with updating process drawings, such as flowsheets and P&IDs.
• Assist with technical investigations, including plant sampling, measurement of operating parameters, and visual observations which contribute to the development and improvement of operating plant processes and process control.
• Provide technical data compiled from various sources, along with preliminary analyses of the data.
• Assist with the process development, start-up, and handover stages of projects.
• Write reports on test work or plant sampling work conducted.
• Communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with supervision, trades personnel, project leaders and other technical personnel

Skills

Team player

Time management

Safety consciousness

Communication skills

Education

Metallurgical/mineral processing/chemical sciences degree

Tools

MS Office

Process data systems

Metallurgical modelling software

Job description

Location: Trail, BC, Canada

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

A vacancy exists in the Metallurgy and Technology Team for a Technician Trainee, Metallurgy and Technology, who will report to a superintendent or their designate.

The job group for this role will range between 23 and 31 and be determined based on experience as per the Technician Starting Schedule.

This position will support the Leaching and E&M business areas but may include rotations to other plants or to specific project activities. Please note that the work schedule for this position is primarily 5x2 but may require working on other shifts (including nights) to support plant testing and trials.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Operate, troubleshoot and modify laboratory and pilot-scale equipment
• Assist with design and construction of laboratory and pilot-scale set-ups
• Assist with updating process drawings, such as flowsheets and P&IDs
• Assist with technical investigations, including plant sampling, measurement of operating parameters, and visual observations which contribute to the development and improvement of operating plant processes and process control
• Provide technical data compiled from various sources, along with preliminary analyses of the data
• Assist with the process development, start-up, and handover stages of projects
• Write reports on test work or plant sampling work conducted
• Communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with supervision, trades personnel, project leaders and other technical personnel

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized Institute of Technology or university in metallurgical, mineral processing or chemical sciences is required
• Candidates with working knowledge of physical, chemical and metallurgical processes will be given preference
• Working towards or eligible for registration with Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC) would be an asset
• 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 is a must
• Proficiency in computer systems: MS Office, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel is required Experience with process data systems and metallurgical modelling software is an asset

Pay Range

CAD $73,516 - $103,808 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.