Senior Metallurgist
Teck Resources LimitedJobsCloseBy Editorial Insights
Teck Resources Limited is seeking a Senior Metallurgist for its Trail Operations in Trail, BC, a full time hybrid role that sits within one of the world’s largest integrated zinc and lead smelting and refining complexes. Reporting to the Manager of Project Metallurgy, the role supports project development and operational improvement through extractive metallurgy and geometallurgy, leads metallurgical test programs, develops process design criteria and collaborates across geology, mining and EPCM teams while supporting commissioning and startup activities. Ideal candidates are a PEng or eligible, with 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in base and precious metal ore processing, strong technical writing and presentation skills, AutoCAD and MS Project proficiency, and a willingness to travel domestically and internationally. The pay range is CAD 122 000 to 150 000 per year, with a rolling application process and accommodations available. To stand out, tailor your resume to highlight successful test programs, integrated geometallurgical models, commissioning plans and leadership of external consultants, and demonstrate safety leadership and value improving practices.
Location: Trail, BC, Canada
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid
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 Manager, Project Metallurgy, this position will temporarily report to the Technical Director, Processing while recruitment for the Manager role is underway. The Senior Metallurgist supports project development and operational improvement through expertise in extractive metallurgy and geometallurgy. The role leads metallurgical test work programs, provides technical input to studies and evaluations, and supports process optimization initiatives for new developments, expansions, and existing operations.
This position requires varying levels of domestic and international travel to support project and operating sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety, environmental and social rules and procedures
- Provide metallurgical support and technical mentorship for new projects.
- Conduct metallurgical analysis and technical interpretation of data.
- Work closely with geological staff in selection of samples for test work on new projects to ensure accurate representation of rock types and to assess mineralogical variability.
- Plan and lead metallurgical test work programs to continuously advance geometallurgical understanding.
- Interpret metallurgical results with context from geological models to generate integrated geometallurgical performance models.
- Develop process design criteria for new project flow sheets.
- Interact with other technical groups (geology, mining, marketing, etc.) to advance project development goals.
- Support EPCM firms as the Owner's metallurgical process representative.
- Provide technical support during project construction and implementation phases.
- Develop commissioning plans and assist with the start-up of new process facilities.
- Coordinate metallurgical project activities within approved scope, schedule, and budget.
- Lead external technical consultants, including development of work scopes, supervising progress and deliverables, and ensuring objectives are met.
- Participate in strategic technical reviews as the need arises for the Company’s interests.
- Implement value-improving practices with a focus on safety, cost and economic parameters.
- Run projects according to approved scopes of work, schedule and budget.
Qualifications
- Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), or eligible for registration, with 8–10 years of relevant metallurgical engineering experience.
- Strong technical expertise in the processing of base and precious metal ores, with a detailed understanding of modern mineral processing technologies and plant design.
- Construction, commissioning, and field experience supporting mining and mineral processing projects.
- Ability to evaluate metallurgical test programs and process designs across a range of commodities, supported by strong technical writing, reporting, and presentation skills.
- Proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Experience in budgeting, resource management and planning.
- Proficiency in Spanish is an asset.
Pay Range: CAD $122,000 - $150,000 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 Senior Metallurgist 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: 54356 | Job Category: Geoscience & Exploration | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Location: Trail | Workplace Type: #LI - Hybrid