Technologist, Metallurgy & Technology
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 29, 2026.
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
- Candidates must be graduates from a Chemical Technology program at a recognized Institute of Technology, hold a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience
- Candidates are required to have a working knowledge of physical, chemical, and metallurgical processes as they relate to Trail Operations
- A demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing to the success of a technical group is required
- Proficiency in computer systems: MS Office, PDH, LIMS, GE Aps
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
- Candidates must be graduates from a Chemical Technology program at a recognized Institute of Technology, hold a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience
- Candidates are required to have a working knowledge of physical, chemical, and metallurgical processes as they relate to Trail Operations
- A demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing to the success of a technical group is required
- Proficiency in computer systems: MS Office, PDH, LIMS, GE Aps
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