Technical Marketing Specialist (Coal Quality)

Detailed Job Description SALARY

$70,000 - $100,000 per year dependent on education and experience.

To provide technical leadership to the Sales and Logistics teams by managing coal quality specifications throughout the end-to-end supply chain. This role ensures that the product is "fit for purpose" for the customer while maintaining strict compliance with international maritime safety standards and environmental regulations.

Supply Chain Quality Assurance (Mine-to-Port)

- Mine-Site Integration: Collaborate with Mine Planning and Geology teams to understand upcoming "coal seams." Predict and mitigate quality variations (e.g., higher fines or elevated moisture content) before the product reaches the stockpile.

- Non-Conformance Management: Lead technical investigations into "off-spec" samples. Develop remediation strategies (e.g., blending) to minimize commercial and operational impact.

Customer & Market Technical Support

- Value-In-Use (VIU) Modeling: Develop technical models to demonstrate how our coal performs in specific customer facilities (furnaces or coke ovens) compared to global competitors.

- Technical Liaison: Act as the primary technical point of contact for customers, and regulatory bodies (e.g., Transport Canada) regarding coal properties and safety certifications.

Qualifications

Education

- B.Sc. or B.Eng. in Mining, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Geochemistry, or a related technical field.

Experience

- Proven experience with exposure to both Mine Operations (production/processing) and Commercial Marketing (sales/logistics).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Standards Mastery: Strong working knowledge of ASTM D2234/D6610 and the IMSBC Code.

- Analytical Mindset: Demonstrated ability to translate complex laboratory data into actionable commercial risk assessments for senior leadership.

- Ability to work with minimal supervision and demonstrated flexibility in responding to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

- Excellent organizational skills and multi-tasking abilities

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Be an excellent team player.

Physical Requirements

The incumbent needs to be able to:

- handle loads over 20 kg. in weight

- operate a light duty vehicle

- sit for over 60 consecutive minutes

- concentrate for over 60 consecutive minutes

- Proficient typing skills

- frequently use peripheral vision

- ability to manage personal limitations in high stress situations

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The position is based in Vancouver, BC. The successful candidate will travel approximately 30% of the time, with travel including visits to both Mine Operations and Port Terminals.