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Form of workAs Canada's largest diversified mining company, Teck is committed to providing the world with essential resources safely and sustainably. We have a rich history of consistently driving innovation, harnessing cutting-edge technology, and cultivating a dynamic environment that empowers our employees to shape the future.
Reporting to the Chief Process Control Engineer, the Process Control Engineer will be assisting Mill Operations, Maintenance and Continuous Improvement to meet the concentrate grade, recovery, and throughput targets safely and cost-effectively for copper and moly in the concentrator through implementation of a culture of Process Control.
To be successful in this role, the Process Control Engineer is accountable for maintaining, designing, and implementing regulatory and advance applications, as well as providing for data analysis, monitoring controllers, process modelling and conducting benefit analysis. This position is required to work 10 hours day shifts on a 4 on 3 off schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Be a Courageous Safety Leader by adhering to safety and environmental rules and procedures, leading Safety Investigations and participating in Visible Felt Leadership and Safety Tours.
- Work with the Mill Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, and other support groups to provide technical support for the design and implementation of control strategies and optimization for the selected operations circuits at Teck Highland Valley Copper Partnership.
- Work with other technical personnel within Teck to support the expansion of Process Control within the organization.
- Provide effective support and process engineering services to the Mill Operations group by analyzing processes and equipment, recommending improved methods, optimization opportunities and reviewing key targets and actions.
- Develop, implement, and maintain online process monitoring applications.
- Conduct daily monitoring and troubleshooting of existing regulatory and advance control strategies.
- Configure hardware/software infrastructure for regulatory and advance applications development and implementation.
- Identification, planning, and execution of technical development projects.
- Draft and issue authoritative technical reports on process development projects.
- Draft capital Appropriation Requests (ARs) and Project Charters for projects predicted to advance targets for metal recovery, concentrate grade quality, reduced risk of injury or hazard or reduced cost of production.
- Manage the work and safety compliance of outside engineering and consulting personnel for the duration of specific projects while they are on the HVC site.
Qualifications:
- Electrical, Metallurgical or Chemical engineer degree with master's degree in Process Control and/or related experience.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience maintaining, troubleshooting, designing regulatory and advance Process Control strategies in mineral processing.
- Experience in solids basic control (actuators, sensors, control strategy, loop tuning, etc.);
- Experience with instrumentation, PLC/DCS, HMI, historian, communications (e.g. OPC);
- Knowledge of Advance Process Control (e.g. MPC); simulation (e.g. Matlab, loop tuning software).
- Work experience in testing and commissioning.
- Team player with the ability to mentor and coach fellow co-workers.
- Must be eligible for Professional Engineer membership in the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of British Columbia (APEGBC).
Why Join Us?
At Teck, we offer more than just a job - we provide a pathway to personal and professional enrichment. With captivating projects set against stunning backdrops, a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, and boundless opportunities to learn and grow, joining us means embracing a fulfilling and dynamic career adventure.
Enjoy a variety of recreational opportunities, such as hiking, skiing, fishing, and golf! The mine site is a 50-minute drive from Kamloops, B.C. which provides all of the comforts of city living. The mine site is also close to Merritt, Ashcroft, and Logan Lake, which all exude a small town community atmosphere.
Teck employees receive access to our total rewards program and comprehensive benefits package that promote physical, mental, financial, and emotional well-being. This includes but is not limited to:
- Annual Performance Bonus
- Profit Share Plan
- Health Spending Account
- Personal Spending Account
- Extended Health Care
- Dental and Vision Care
- Employer Paid Pension Plan
- Life Insurance and Disability Coverage
- Paid Sick Leave, Vacation and Holidays
- Telemedicine through Maple Virtual Care
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Salary Range: $103,000 - $127,000
The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate's relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.
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