Process Engineer, Metallurgy Control

Posted 16 days ago

Job Details

Full Time

Location

Trail, BC

Job Description

Location: Trail
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, Metallurgy Control, the Process Engineer is accountable for providing technical and metallurgical directions

Key Responsibilities

Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
Monitor, analyze, and optimize metallurgical processes to ensure safe, stable, and efficient plant performance across Trail Operations.
Interpret process and production data to identify trends, diagnose issues, and develop recommendations that improve metal recovery, product quality, and operational efficiency.
Support day-to-day operations by troubleshooting process upsets, coordinating with operations and maintenance teams, and providing technical guidance to ensure targets are met.
Lead or contribute to process improvement projects, from concept development through implementation, to enhance throughput, energy efficiency, environmental performance, and cost-effectiveness.
Develop and maintain process models, mass and energy balances, and metallurgical accounting tools to support decision-making and long-term planning.
Participate in process safety initiatives, including risk assessments, hazard reviews (HAZOPs), and incident investigations, ensuring adherence to safety and environmental standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (operations, maintenance, reliability, and environmental groups) to implement best practices and achieve continuous improvement.
Support capital project development by providing process input to design, commissioning, and start-up activities.
Prepare technical reports, process documentation, and standard operating procedures to communicate findings and support consistent operational practices.
Contribute to a culture of innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence by applying metallurgical fundamentals and data-driven problem solving.

Qualifications

University degree in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering is required
A minimum of 4 years of work experience in metallurgical or chemical or industries
Applicants must be eligible for registration or registered with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of B.C. ("EGBC") as this will be a condition of employment. Teck will support eligible employees with their EGBC registration
Practical and theoretical knowledge of pyrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy or electrometallurgy processes and related technologies
Experience with developing PFDs and P&IDs is an asset
Experience with HSC and metallurgical simulation software considered an asset
Supervisory experience an asset
Good critical thinking, data analysis and problem-solving skills
Effective communication skills including verbal, written and presentation skills
Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in a team-based environment
Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills

Benefits

Teck employees receive access to our total rewards program and comprehensive benefits package that promote physical, mental, financial, and emotional well-being. This includes but is not limited to:

Annual Performance Bonus
Profit Share Plan
Health Spending Account
Personal Spending Account
Extended Health Care
Dental and Vision Care
Employer Paid Pension Plan
Life Insurance and Disability Coverage
Paid Sick Leave, Vacation and Holidays
Virtual Telemedicine and additional support for overall well-being
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Pay Range: CAD $105,000 - $130,000 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.

Apply with us

Take the next step in your career by applying for the Process Engineer, Metallurgy Control role. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply, even if your background doesn't match every requirement. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Requisition ID: 52877| Job Category:Engineering | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Location: Trail | Workplace Type: #LI - On-site

About Teck Resources

Teck is Canada’s largest diversified resource company, committed to responsibly providing products that are essential to building a better quality of life for people around the world. Our business units focus on steelmaking coal, a critical ingredient in steel production; zinc, used to galvanize and protect metals; copper, essential for electronics, power generation and transmission; and energy, necessary to meet growing global demand. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia (B.C.), Canada, we own or have interests in 12 operating mines, one large metallurgical complex, an oil sands mining and processing operation, and several major development projects in North and South America. We offer opportunities across a wide range of activities related to exploration, development, mining and minerals processing, including smelting and refining, health and safety, environmental protection, materials stewardship, recycling and innovation and technology. Our people are our greatest resource. Teck was built by people with vision, creativity and ideas. Join the Teck team and become a part of that long tradition.