Senior Mining Technology Specialist

Job title: Senior Mining Technology Specialist

Job description: Reporting to the Manager Mining Technology, the Senior Mining Technology Specialist is accountable for having frequent interaction with personnel at our various mining operations and offices, including mine operations, maintenance, and concentrator facilities. The candidate will be accountable for the timely preparation and implementation of safe, efficient, and practical projects. The ability to think clearly and justify technical rationale in a fast-paced environment is a prerequisite to this challenging and rewarding position. As such, strong reporting, communication, and interpersonal skills are crucial.
This role is based at the Technical Services Trail (TST) facility in British Columbia. Technical Services Trail provides expert technical consulting and technology development services across Teck’s entire business. Technical Services Trail works in cross-functional, collaborative teams made up of employees from the company and key external consultants, contractors, and vendors.
Responsibilities :

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures. Establish and promote the maintenance and continual improvement of a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible working environment through Teck’s Environmental Health & Safety System and policies.
• Broaden Teck’s network related to the operational and technical aspects of applying technology and good practices in the mining industry.
• Participate in external open innovation/technology development organizations and projects as requested.
• Effectively communicate key messages and recommendations by authoring high-quality reports and delivering an effective presentation to all company levels.
• Identify technologies of interest to Teck and its operations.
• Identify and promote best practices in mining.
• Initiate new projects as suitable opportunities are identified.
• Provide overall continuous improvement support to the Business Units, including facilitating project implementation, change management, and ensuring initiatives are locked in.

Qualifications :

• Graduate degree in Mining, Electrical or Software Engineering or other relevant science or engineering degree from a recognized university. A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant, progressive experience is required.
• Working knowledge of the application of technology to mine operations is required.
• Skills and experience in developing and executing technical projects are required.
• Well-developed interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently is key.
• The ability to produce high-quality written technical reports is required.
• Working knowledge of Spanish.
• A history of technology-based innovation and implementation is an asset.
• Experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Should have or be eligible for professional registration with relevant organizations.

At Teck, we value diversity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person’s unique perspective and contribution.
Qualified applicants interested in joining a dynamic team are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter electronically.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Your application to this posting is deemed to be your consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of personal information for the purposes of recruitment. Teck respects the privacy of all applicants and the confidentiality of personal information.
Teck is a diversified resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral development with major business units focused on copper, steelmaking coal, zinc and energy. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TECK.
The pursuit of sustainability guides Teck’s approach to business. Teck is building partnerships and capacity to confront sustainability challenges within the regions in which it operates and at the global level. In 2018, Teck was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) for the ninth straight year, indicating that Teck’s sustainability practices rank in the top 10 percent of the world’s 2,500 largest public companies in the S&P Global Broad Market Index.
Learn more about Teck at www.teck.com or follow @TeckResources.

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Job date: Thu, 20 May 2021 06:57:50 GMT