Role Overview

Closing Date: August 15, 2025 

Reporting to the Superintendent, Process Optimization or designate the Technician, Metallurgy & Technology - Temporary is responsible to conduct technical investigations that contribute to the development and improvement of operating plant processes and process control across all plants in Trail Operations; work on evaluation of potential future flowsheet modifications, provide technical assistance to Trail Operations on operating and maintenance problems.  This role involves working both as an individual and as part of a team.  It typically focuses on non-routine work and requires being able to adapt to shifting priorities.

Please note that the work schedule for this position may be variable with combinations of 5x2 and/or 4x4 days/night work or other continuous operation schedules during periods of piloting / test trials.

Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Perform plant investigations; Plant investigations include process sampling surveys, measurement of operating parameters and compilation of data from various sources and visual observations provide
• Provide technical assistance to Operations on projects; troubleshoot plant process problems
• Conduct laboratory investigations, based on a detailed project outline or general test plan outline, using a variety of lab equipment and pilot scale equipment.
• Design, assemble or construct required laboratory, pilot, or plant scale equipment, or arrange to have it made; monitor progress to ensure fabricated equipment will meet requirements
• Assist in the development of operating procedures
• Maintain effective communication with other Technical personnel, Operators, supervision, and trades personnel
• Perform routine testing procedures and sampling techniques, operate basic development equipment; assist in developing new test procedures and sampling techniques; perform physical and chemical analyses of plant samples
• Submit written reports including, data obtained, analysis of data, summary and recommendations; submit only data and comments for analysis by others on long-term projects
• Provide training to operating personnel in laboratory procedures and sampling techniques; assist in training of junior technicians, Operators, and Process Engineers for standard lab procedures and sampling techniques
• Assisting in recommendations for corrective action within assigned projects
• Use knowledge of metallurgical processes and instrumentation employed at Trail Operations to adjust quickly to new plants or processes; may undertake assignments in other business areas or Teck properties

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 3 years relevant experience with working knowledge of physical, chemical and metallurgical processes is required
• An ability to work both independently and 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

Hourly Rate: $45.00/hour