Technologist, Metallurgy & Technology

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

Job summary

Teck Resources Limited in Trail, BC, is seeking a Technologist in Metallurgy & Technology to lead technical investigations that improve operating plant processes and process control. You will provide technical support for operations and maintenance, with potential rotations to other plants and project activities.

The role requires a degree in metallurgical/mineral processing or chemical sciences (ASTTBC) and a minimum of five years’ relevant experience, plus strong MS Office skills and the

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized Institute of Technology or University in metallurgical, mineral processing or chemical sciences.
• ASTTBC certification in a relevant field is required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with physical, chemical and metallurgical processes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience with process data systems or metallurgical modelling software is an asset.
• Experience working at heights with fall protection.
• Physical ability to lift and transport equipment.

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

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Self-motivation

Safety leadership

Technical problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelors degree in metallurgical/mineral processing/chemical sciences

ASTTBC certification

Tools

MS Office

PDH/LIMS/GE Aps

Metallurgical modelling software

Job description

Location

Trail, BC, Canada

Employment Type

Regular Full Time

Workplace Type

On-site

About Trail Operations

Tecks 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

• 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 5 years relevant experience with working knowledge of physical, chemical and metallurgical processes is required
• 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 Trails process data systems, (e.g. PDH, LIMS, GE Aps) or metallurgical modelling software an asset
• Experienced with working at heights using fall protection systems, including ladder access to elevated platforms
• Must be physically capable of lifting and transporting equipment

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.