Technologist, Metallurgy & Technology

Teck Resources; Trail; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Teck's Trail Operations is seeking a Technologist in Metallurgy & Technology to lead technical investigations and support the improvement of operating plant processes. The role reports to a Technical Superintendent and may rotate to other projects or plants as needed.

The successful candidate will contribute to process development, startup activities, data analysis, and provide technical assistance to Trail Operations on metallurgical and maintenance issues.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Chemical Technology program; Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with ≥5 years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and lead technical investigations to improve operating plant processes.
• Troubleshoot plant processes, lab, pilot and plant-scale equipment.
• Provide technical data, analyses, and recommendations to operations and technical support.

Skills

Independent work

Technical investigations

Education

Chemical Technology program

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Tools

MS Office

PDH

LIMS

GE Aps

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

Reporting to a Technical Superintendent, working in the Metallurgy and Technology group, the Technologist, Metallurgy & Technology is responsible to develop, manage and lead technical investigations that contribute to the development and improvement of operating plant processes and process control; provide technical assistance to Trail Operations on operating and maintenance problems.

This position will support the RAZ and TFO business areas but may include rotations to other plants or to specific project activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Develop, manage, and lead technical investigations and test programs and contribute to the development and improvement of operating plant processes and process control
• Troubleshoot issues with existing plant processes as well as laboratory, pilot and/or plant scale equipment
• Provide technical data compiled from various sources, along with preliminary analyses, summary report and recommendations of the data
• Lead technical investigations that optimize plant processes including process sampling surveys, measurement of operating parameters and compilation of data from various sources and visual observations
• Provide technical assistance to Trail Operations on metallurgical and/or maintenance problems
• Design, construct, operate, troubleshoot, and modify laboratory, pilot or plant-scale equipment
• Assist with the start-up, process development and hand-over stages of projects
• Provide technical data compiled from various sources, along with preliminary analyses of the data, and technical assistance to Technical Support personnel, technical or supervisory personnel in Operations

Qualifications

• Candidates must be graduates from a Chemical Technology program at a recognized Institute of Technology, hold a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience
• Candidates are required to have a working knowledge of physical, chemical, and metallurgical processes as they relate to Trail Operations
• A demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing to the success of a technical group is required
• Proficiency in computer systems: MS Office, PDH, LIMS, GE Aps

Pay Range: CAD $99,684 - $107,808 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.

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