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, communities and 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 to identifying and mitigating risks. As part of our team, you'll contribute to sustaining this safety-first environment, where speaking up and driving positive change are not just encouraged but expected.      

Reporting to the Superintendent, Highland Valley Copper (HVC) Mine Life Expansion Project (MLE) Operational Readiness, the Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Commissioning Lead, is responsible for planning and execution of the Electrical, Instrumentation and Process Control Commissioning of the MLE Project.

The Commissioning phase of the project will come in waves, but is expected to be a particular focus in Q4 of 2026 and Q4 of 2027.  This is a 18-24 month contract role, with consideration for continuing employment with the Operation at the conclusion of Commissioning

Key Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures.
• Work closely with colleagues to develop a detailed E&I Commissioning Plan that aligns the Pre-Operational Testing Plan;
  • Develop and refine systemization and tie-in lists
  • Build a commissioning schedule that aligns with construction and pre-ops testing
  • Manage the resolution of punches by category, ensuring that the assets are turned over to HVC with a minimum of remaining work
• Monitor progress on the PLC programming and PCS development.  “Brownfield” PLC programming is being done by HVC electricians, “Greenfield” is being done by contractors and all PCS is being done by HVC employees. 
• Monitor Construction verification activities and Pre-Operational Testing activities to minimize punches that carry through to Commissioning;
• Resolve punches that carry through to Commissioning;
• Communicate effectively with the Mill Maintenance, Operations, Planning & Reliability teams during the Commissioning process;
• Ensuring that turnover packs are complete and information handover is effective;
• Ensure that baseline condition monitoring is executed correctly for electrical systems;
• Conduct RCFA’s when required for early failures;
• Ensure that Commissioning spares are effectively transferred to the warehouse;
• Other responsibilities as required or as assigned. 

Qualifications

• University degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant Technology program or Trade.
• Recognized leader with strong planning, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and personal effectiveness; proven ability to influence.
• Results oriented and adept at finding effective solutions.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to manage and/or work effectively and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with the operation of a concentrator and strong technical understanding of mills, feeders, conveyors, pumps and other processing equipment.

Why Join Us?

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:  

• Extended Health Care
• Health Spending Account   
• Life Insurance and Disability Coverage  
• Paid Sick Leave, Vacation and Holidays        
• Telemedicine through Maple Virtual Care 
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)