Metallurgical Engineering Co-op/Intern

Application Deadline: Monday, January 27, 2025 (we will review applications on a rolling-basis)

Duration: 8 months 

Positions Available: 1  

Start Date: Monday, May 5, 2025 
 

For this exciting position, we are specifically targeting students who have a background in Mining, Metallurgical, Minerals Processing, Chemical, or Process Engineering. Depending on the needs and location of the team, you will need to work PDT or MDT or relocate to a specific office (site-based). You must also currently be a student enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary institution and will be enrolled throughout the duration of the co-op term (you will also be returning back to the post-secondary institution once the co-op term is completed). Proof of a valid work permit will also be required, if applicable.  

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of one of Canada’s leading mining companies and join our team!  

Why consider Teck Resources Limited for your Co-op Placement?

At Teck, we offer more than just a job – we provide a comprehensive student experience comprised of relevant, hands-on work, vibrant social activities, extensive networking opportunities, and rich professional development. With captivating projects set against stunning backdrops, a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, and boundless opportunities to learn, grow, and have fun, joining us means embracing a fulfilling and dynamic co-op adventure. 

In addition to excellent compensation, Teck co-ops receive a variety of advantages including but not limited to:  

• Financial assistance to help with travel costs and co-op fees 
• Opportunity to develop technical skills and gain practical experience while applying academic knowledge to real-world mining operations and projects 
• Enjoy mentorship and guidance from experienced specialists in their respective fields 
• Receive primary consideration for professional positions upon graduation 

Red Dog Operations is one of the world's largest zinc mines, located about 170 kilometers (105 miles) north of the Arctic Circle in northwest Alaska, near Kotzebue. Red Dog is an open-pit truck-and-loader operation, using conventional drill and blast mining methods. Concentrates produced at Red Dog are shipped to our metallurgical facilities in Trail, British Columbia, and to customers in Asia and Europe. The current mine life, based on existing developed deposits, is expected to extend through to 2031.  

This position operates on a four-weeks on, two-weeks off, fly-in, fly-out rotation, providing an excellent work-life balance. Transportation to and from the mine site will be covered. The mine site is a camp environment and all food and lodging is provided. On-site living accommodations also have many amenities to make life at the mine very comfortable. These include a gymnasium, indoor track, weightlifting rooms, a library/media room, craft and music rooms, and a cafeteria where you are served three home-cooked meals a day. Don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity to experience the untamed beauty of Alaska! 

Check out this link to learn more: Teck Red Dog Operations 

Salary Range: $4600 - $5800 / Month 

Salary is commensurate with the number of academic semesters and prior co-op experiences completed. 

Responsibilities

• Participate in the health and safety programs of Teck to ensure that everyone on site goes home safe and healthy every day  

• Seek ways to improve our process by collaborating with the engineering team and operations on new process development, plant process optimization, quality assurance initiatives, day-to-day troubleshooting, evaluation test work and data analysis 

• Assist with the advancement of technology through bench top testing and thermodynamics simulations 

• Ensure a high quality of standards while collecting samples and performing analysis in the processing facility as well as in the lab environment 

• Oversee Project Management tasks, including organizing, scheduling and controlling the cost, and tracking the status of projects relating to plant modifications, expansions, and maintenance shutdowns 

• Assist in report preparation, and formal presentations 

• Create and evaluate innovative ideas and technologies to help improve the way we do business 

All students will be required to complete pre-employment drug testing prior to commencing work. Proof of a valid work permit will also be required, if applicable.  

Qualifications

• Working towards an Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in Mining, Metallurgical, Minerals Processing, Chemical, or Process Engineering  

• Comfortable working in a multi-faceted industrial work environment with a range of engineering, technical and operational personnel  

• Willingness to work outdoors and able to operate vehicles at our operations, in various weather conditions and terrain  

• Motivated self-starter with the ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously  

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with a capability to communicate complex ideas to all levels  

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)  

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