Posted 12 days ago
Technologist, Metallurgy & Technology
@ Teck
Trail, British Columbia
Overview
Teck is hiring a Technologist, Metallurgy & Technology for its Trail Operations zinc and lead smelting complex in British Columbia. The role leads technical investigations, troubleshoots plant processes and supports project start-ups. Full-time, on-site in Trail, with a salary range of CAD $99,684 to $107,808 per year.
Pay:
$99,684–$107,808 a year
Responsibilities:
- Lead technical investigations and test programs for plant processes
- Troubleshoot plant, laboratory and pilot-scale equipment
- Compile technical data and provide summary reports and recommendations
- Assist with project start-up, process development and hand-over
- Provide metallurgical and maintenance technical assistance to Operations
Requirements summary:
- Metallurgy, mineral processing or chemical sciences credential, or ASTTBC certification
- Minimum 5 years relevant experience with physical, chemical and metallurgical processes
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Strong organization and time management
- Proficiency in MS Office including Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Experience with process data systems or metallurgical modelling is an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-25
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-31
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Laboratory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | ASTTBC |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | metallurgical engineering, mineral processing, chemical sciences |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Teck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Vancouver |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 81 |
Location: Trail, BC, Canada
Employment Type: Regular 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 a Technical Superintendent, working in the Metallurgy and Technology group, the Technologist, Metallurgy & Technology is responsible to develop, manage and lead technical investigations that contribute to the development and improvement of operating plant processes and process control; provide technical assistance to Trail Operations on operating and maintenance problems.
This position will support the RAZ and TFO business areas but may include rotations to other plants or to specific project activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
- Develop, manage, and lead technical investigations and test programs and contribute to the development and improvement of operating plant processes and process control
- Troubleshoot issues with existing plant processes as well as laboratory, pilot and/or plant scale equipment
- Provide technical data compiled from various sources, along with preliminary analyses, summary report and recommendations of the data
- Lead technical investigations that optimize plant processes including process sampling surveys, measurement of operating parameters and compilation of data from various sources and visual observations
- Provide technical assistance to Trail Operations on metallurgical and/or maintenance problems
- Design, construct, operate, troubleshoot, and modify laboratory, pilot or plant-scale equipment
- Assist with the start-up, process development and hand-over stages of projects
- Provide technical data compiled from various sources, along with preliminary analyses of the data, and technical assistance to Technical Support personnel, technical or supervisory personnel in Operations
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 5 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
- Experienced with working at heights using fall protection systems, including ladder access to elevated platforms
- Must be physically capable of lifting and transporting equipment
Pay Range: CAD $99,684 - $107,808 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 Technologist, Metallurgy & Technology 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: 54600 | Job Category: Geoscience & Exploration | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Location: Trail | Workplace Type: #LI - On-site
Location: Trail, BC, Canada
Employment Type: Regular 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 a Technical Superintendent, working in the Metallurgy and Technology group, the Technologist, Metallurgy & Technology is responsible to develop, manage and lead technical investigations that contribute to the development and improvement of operating plant processes and process control; provide technical assistance to Trail Operations on operating and maintenance problems.
This position will support the RAZ and TFO business areas but may include rotations to other plants or to specific project activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
- Develop, manage, and lead technical investigations and test programs and contribute to the development and improvement of operating plant processes and process control
- Troubleshoot issues with existing plant processes as well as laboratory, pilot and/or plant scale equipment
- Provide technical data compiled from various sources, along with preliminary analyses, summary report and recommendations of the data
- Lead technical investigations that optimize plant processes including process sampling surveys, measurement of operating parameters and compilation of data from various sources and visual observations
- Provide technical assistance to Trail Operations on metallurgical and/or maintenance problems
- Design, construct, operate, troubleshoot, and modify laboratory, pilot or plant-scale equipment
- Assist with the start-up, process development and hand-over stages of projects
- Provide technical data compiled from various sources, along with preliminary analyses of the data, and technical assistance to Technical Support personnel, technical or supervisory personnel in Operations
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 5 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
- Experienced with working at heights using fall protection systems, including ladder access to elevated platforms
- Must be physically capable of lifting and transporting equipment
Pay Range: CAD $99,684 - $107,808 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 Technologist, Metallurgy & Technology 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: 54600 | Job Category: Geoscience & Exploration | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Location: Trail | Workplace Type: #LI - On-site
Journal
Only you can see this. Kept on this device, and in your account when you sign in.