Location: Logan Lake, BC, Canada
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site

About Highland Valley Copper

Highland Valley Copper (HVC) Operationsis Canada's largest open-pit copper mine and molybdenum operation. HVC produces both copper and molybdenum concentrate through autogenous and semi-autogenous grinding and flotation.

Located approximately 17 kilometers west of Logan Lake and about 50 kilometers southwest of Kamloops in British Columbia, the surrounding areas of HVC have an abundant offering of outdoor experiences.

Role Overview

Teck is a leading Canadian resource company focused on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people,communitiesand land that we love.

Embrace Courageous Safety Leadership (CSL): At Teck, safety is a core value, central to our work culture. Through programs like CSL, we empower every employee to be a safety leader, fostering a proactive approach toidentifyingand mitigating risks. As part of our team,you'llcontribute to sustaining this safety-first environment, where speaking up and driving positive change are not just encouraged but expected.

Reporting to theSuperintendentGeotechnical, theSenior Engineer,Tailings Planning & Projects,is responsible forlife of asset and mid-range tailings construction planning and projects for the Highland tailings storagefacilityatHighland Valley Copper, the largest Canadianopen pitcopper mine.This key role will liaise closely with the Engineer of Record team and other key internal and external stakeholders and consultants to drive successfulconstruction of one of North America's largest cyclone sand dams.

To be successful,we are looking fora motivated self-startedwith excellent interpersonal skills and proven experience in overseeing and coordinating multiple internal resources and external contractors inhigh functioning, collaborativeprojectteams.The candidate must havestrong analytical and problem-solving skillsand be able todevelop and communicate practical recommendations tomine management,engineersand operationsorconstructionpersonnel.Demonstrated experience with project management and training inmineplanningor construction planningisrequired; exposure tospecific tailingsplanningexperienceor operationswill be considered an asset.The ability to work well in a team environment, manage consultants, and overseeproject schedules andbudgetsisintegral to the role.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to a range of engineering design,managementand projects in a world-class operation. There will be abundant opportunities to grow your knowledge base,apply your site-basedtechnicalskills and toparticipateinperiodicTailingsReview Boardmeetings.Both field and office work will berequiredas part of the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures, perform regular Visible Felt Leadership (VFL) field visits.
• Develop and maintain relationships with management, technical and operational staff
• Supervise and provide guidance to intermediate or junior engineers as required
• Develop, implement and maintain medium and long-range dam construction plans aligned with life of asset tailings storage requirements.
• Lead and oversee the Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) program for all dam construction activities to ensure compliance with design specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Manage, review and provide constructability oversight of work completed by external engineering consultants related to dam design and construction.
• Develop and prepare annual and multi-year plans, budgets and forecasts aligned with mid and long-term dam construction objectives, ensuring accurate cost projections and alignment with operational and strategic initiatives.
• Provide geotechnical support and guidance to construction execution, and troubleshooting as required.
• Coordinate dam construction activities across multiple departments, ensuring alignment with operational needs.
• Coordinate and secure all required permits for dam construction activities by collaborating with multiple departments across the site, ensuring compliance with internal processes and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geological/Geotechnical, Mining Engineering or similar
• Registered, or eligible to register, with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC) as a P. Eng.
• Previous mine planning or construction planning experience, minimum 5 years
• Experience reading and understanding technical drawings
• Understanding of planning and scheduling principles and procedures
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office, Maximo, AutoCAD or CAD related programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Valid driver's license

Pay Range: CAD $122,000 - $150,000 per year

The actual amount offered is determined based on the successful candidate's relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

Working Conditions:

• Location: Highland Valley Copper is a 50-minute drive from Kamloops, which has all of the comforts of city living and is also close to Merritt, Ashcroft, and Logan Lake, which all exude a small town community atmosphere.
• Access: This is a drive-in/drive-out role. Most employees commute to site by car, and carpooling is common among team members.

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 Senior Engineer - Tailings Planning & Projects 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: 54101| Job Category:Engineering | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Location: Highland Valley Copper | Workplace Type: #LI - On-site