Role Overview

Duration:  8 months
Start Date: September 2026

For this exciting position, we are specifically targeting students who have a background in Process Control.

Desired Background: For this position, applicable fields of study include Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation, Metallurgy or Chemical. The successful candidate must possess outstanding interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with individuals of a diverse set of technical backgrounds and a motivated self-starter. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity and join our team!

Key Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures.
• Safely and effectively work in an operating industrial plant environment.
• Support upgrading, development and maintenance activities for process control systems.
• Create and evaluate innovative ideas and technologies to help improve our process control systems.
• Gather and analyze data to identify key trends, determine root cause and develop solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to organize, schedule, manage costs, and monitor the progress of projects.
• Day-to-day troubleshooting with an understanding of industrial processes and equipment.
• Process simulation, advanced process control, and optimization strategy development.
• Retain and increase the quality of the current documentation.

Qualifications

• To be eligible for a co-op term with Teck, you must have an interest in Process Control and currently be enrolled in a recognized and accredited Canadian post-secondary institution throughout the duration of the co-op term as a 3rd or 4th year student.  Applicable fields of study include Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation, Metallurgy, Chemical or Mechanical.  Candidates in technical diploma, undergraduate or graduate study programs will be considered.
• Knowledge of Distributed Control Systems and Programmable Logic Controller hardware, architecture, software and control logic would be an asset.
• Previous work experience in a technical, engineering or process control environment is an asset, including experience with data analysis and process simulation in Python, and/or MATLAB
• Being Familiar with drawing programs like AutoCAD and Visio is a must.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite® of applications: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are a must.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic work environment, with a willingness to work outdoors, and able to operate vehicles in various weather conditions and terrain.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the capability to communicate complex ideas to all levels.

Minimum Qualifications: Must currently be enrolled in a recognized and accredited Canadian post-secondary institution throughout the duration of the co-op term as a 3rd or 4th year student. You must also be returning to a post-secondary institution after the co-op term is completed. If you are not currently located in the area of this co-op position, you must be willing to either commute or relocate to the surrounding area for the entire duration of the co-op term. Proof of a valid work permit will also be required, if applicable.