Electrician Journeyperson

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Teck Resources is hiring a Journeyperson Electrician for Highland Valley Copper in Logan Lake, BC. Reporting to the Mill Electrical Supervisor, you’ll perform electrical maintenance, construction, troubleshooting and testing of mining systems, from preventative work to major repairs, while championing Courageous Safety Leadership. Required: Journeyperson Interprovincial Electrician Red Seal, PLC, DCS, VFD and MCC familiarity, ability to read electrical prints and apply the Electrical Code; mining experience is an asset; valid driver’s license; willingness to shift and work on-site. Compensation around $56.61 per hour plus benefits. To apply, tailor your resume to highlight Red Seal, PLC/DCS, safety leadership, teamwork, and readiness to relocate if needed; rolling process; Requisition ID 53302.

Location: Logan Lake, BC, Canada
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site

About Highland Valley Copper

Highland Valley Copper (HVC) Operations is Canada’s largest open-pit copper mine and molybdenum operation. HVC produces both copper and molybdenum concentrate through autogenous and semi-autogenous grinding and flotation.
 
Located approximately 17 kilometers west of Logan Lake and about 50 kilometers southwest of Kamloops in British Columbia, the surrounding areas of HVC have an abundant offering of outdoor experiences. 

Role Overview

As Canada’s largest diversified mining company, Teck is committed to providing the world with essential resources safely and sustainably. We have a rich history of consistently driving innovation, harnessing cutting-edge technology, and cultivating a dynamic environment that empowers our employees to shape the future. 

Teck's two regional business units, North America and Latin America, oversee Teck's assets through all phases of safe, sustainable development, operation and closure. The business units are supported by enterprise-wide functions that set strategic direction, establish standards and provide governance, as well as supporting the business through shared services, centers of excellence and business partnering.

Embrace Courageous Safety Leadership (CSL): At Teck, safety is a core value, central to our work culture. Through programs like CSL, we empower every employee to be a safety leader, fostering a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks. As part of our team, you'll contribute to sustaining this safety-first environment, where speaking up and driving positive change are not just encouraged but expected.

Reporting to the Mill Electrical Supervisor the Journeyperson Electrician is responsible for the following: 

Key Responsibilities

• Be a Courageous Safety Leader, through promotion and adherence to established Safety and Environmental policies and procedures
• Perform in a team-orientated environment with various trades    
• Electrical maintenance, construction and troubleshooting
• Maintain a clean, orderly and safe work environment
• Construct, maintain, alter, repair, and test electric or electronic systems and components that are integral to the operation’s mining activities
• Perform duties that range from routine preventative maintenance on mining equipment to repairing major breakdowns in a shop or a field environment
• Shift work may be required.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Interprovincial Electrician with Red Seal Endorsement
• PLC knowledge
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controls (PLC), variable frequency drive (VFD), motor control center (MCC), and microprocessors
• Understanding of the Electrical Code
• Familiarity with reading electrical schematics and prints
• Previous mining experience an asset
• Valid Driver’s License

Why Join Us?

At Teck, we offer more than just a job – we provide a pathway to personal and professional enrichment. With captivating projects set against stunning backdrops, a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, and boundless opportunities to learn and grow, joining us means embracing a fulfilling and dynamic career adventure.

Tradespeople are offered a comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to: 

• Medical, dental and vision
• Outstanding company paid pension
• Health and Wellness benefit

Hour Wage: $56.61

Working Conditions:

• Location: Highland Valley Copper is a 50-minute drive from Kamloops, which has all of the comforts of city living and is also close to Merritt, Ashcroft, and Logan Lake, which all exude a small town community atmosphere.
• Access: This is a drive-in/drive-out role. Most employees commute to site by car, and carpooling is common among team members. 

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 Electrician Journeyperson 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: 53302 | Job Category: Maintenance & Trades | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Location: Highland Valley Copper | Workplace Type: #LI - On-site