Senior Metallurgical Technician

About the role

The Senior Metallurgical Technician will conduct a variety of metallurgical test-work including small scale grinding and flotation tests, Courier technical support, assist the metallurgists with their projects, undertake plant surveys and collect key environmental samples.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Complete assigned work in a professional manner, including necessary measurements, calculations, analyses, calibrations, interpretations, reporting and recommendations
• Communicate effectively with operating, analytical and maintenance groups to ensure optimum utilization of resources
• Conduct various laboratory tests which may include, but are not limited to: plant sampling, sizing, cyclosizing, grinding and flotation testwork and pilot plant operations
• Test work will support the daily mill operation and/or contribute to short and medium term projects designed at improving the mill performance

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent
• College degree preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years as a Metallurgical Technician is required
• Proficiency with flotation testwork and the ability to diagnose and review laboratory results would be an asset
• Experience in an operating concentrator would be an asset
• Ability to perform a significant amount of physical activity
• Be able to work with a respirator on, due to part of the job being conducted in the mill
• Proficient in MS Office 2007 and Excel
• Good organization and observation skills
• Strong communication skills

Working Conditions

• Access: Fly in, fly out
• Schedule: Two weeks on / two weeks off rotational schedule
• Accommodation: Modern facilities, including dedicated spaces for group and individual physical activities, weights, cardio equipment, movie rooms, theme nights, and modern accommodation complexes. All meals are provided, making it easier for you to focus on your work and well-being
• Culture: At Red Dog, we believe in fostering a safe and healthy environment for all our employees. We are proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace and will include a drug test as part of our hiring process

Why Teck

• At Teck, your work matters — to the world, to our communities and to your future
• 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
• We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance, paid sick leave, vacation days, and a 401k plan
• Our two-weeks on/two-weeks off schedule is designed to provide a better work-life balance for our employees
• We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process