Technologist, Metallurgy & Technology (Temporary 10 months)

Posted 3 hours ago

Job Details

Temp

Location

Trail, BC

Job Description

Location: Trail, BC, Canada
Employment Type: Temporary 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

Under the supervision of other Metallurgical Development personnel, assist with work load during the startup and operation of mini continuous and pilot test circuits. Assist with other routine test work as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
Prepare and submit samples to assay office
Record and enter information into both hard copies and electronic form: lab, mini continuous, and pilot operating observations, readings and parameters
Under the direction of technologists and senior technologists, assist with the operation, troubleshooting and modification of laboratory and pilot-scale equipment.
Work independently when required, resolve routine issues, and refer to more senior personnel for any complex issues
Assist with maintenance of laboratory and pilot scale setups, following directions from technologists and senior technologists
Assist technologists and senior technologists with various aspects of their projects
Assist with administrative aspects of Met Dev team including (but not limited to) equipment and chemical inventories, scanning of old technical reports, etc
Communicate effectively across shifts, with more senior technologists, supervision, project leaders and other technical personnel using both written and verbal communication skills

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 6 months relevant experience with working knowledge of physical, chemical and metallurgical processes is required
An ability to work 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 Trail's process data systems, (e.g. PDH, LIMS, GE Aps) or metallurgical modelling software an asset

Pay Range: $38.24 - $41.33

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 Technologist, Metallurgy & Technology (Temporary 10 months) 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: 53901| Job Category:Technology | Employment Type: Temporary 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.