Process Engineer (Temporary)

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

Reporting to the Superintendent, Feed Assessment, the Process Engineer is responsible for execution of process development and optimization projects for Teck Trail Operations’ Pb-Zn Metallurgical facility.

To be successful, we are looking for a team-oriented individual with a strong knowledge base in extractive metallurgy and an enthusiasm for tackling difficult process problems.

Key Responsibilities

- Be a courageous safety leader; adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures

- Review technical literature to stay current with new technology and identify potential process improvements

- Lead benchtop, pilot plant and commercial plant test work and trials through the preparation of test plans and provide supervision to personnel executing the work

- Develop and improve process design from analysis and interpretation of test work program results or plant data

- Prepare written technical reports summarizing the details of the analysis and drawing key recommendations

- Complete metallurgical simulations using existing modeling tools in support of projects

- Develop flow sheets, process design criteria, mass, energy and water balances for projects as required

- Work with project teams to develop layouts, assist with equipment and piping selection, and develop process control philosophies for pilot plants

- Participate or lead process hazard assessments as required for project work

- Support team’s safety, environmental and infrastructure activities including participating in audits, managing routine maintenance requirements, and updating documents

- Collaborate and facilitate exchange of information and expertise with other Trail Operations groups

- Provide direct supervision to technicians, EITs, and/or Coop students assisting with projects and authenticate work products produced

Qualifications

- University degree in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering

- Minimum of 5 years’ working experience in metallurgical or chemical industry

- Applicants need to be eligible for registration or registered with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of B.C. (“EGBC”) as this will be a condition of employment. Teck will support eligible employees with their EGBC registration

- Practical and theoretical knowledge of pyrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy or electrometallurgy processes and related technologies

- Experience with bench-scale and pilot plant test work strongly preferred

- Experience with developing PFDs and P&IDs an asset

- Experience with HSC and metallurgical simulation software considered an asset

- Supervisory experience an asset

- Good project management skills; experience with MS Project considered an asset

- Good critical thinking, data analysis and problem-solving skills

- Effective communication skills including verbal, written and presentation skills

- Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in a team-based environment

- Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities

- Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills

Pay Range: CAD $105,000 - $147,000 per year

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 Process Engineer (Temporary) 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: 53174 | Job Category: Engineering | Employment Type: Temporary Full Time | Location: Trail | Workplace Type: #LI - On-site