Geotechnical Engineer (Temporary)

Closing Date: February 5, 2024
Reporting to the Manager, Geological Engineering, the Geotechnical Engineer is a key member of the Sparwood-based geotechnical team within Teck Coal. This is a 1-year temporary position.
You will have the opportunity to perform slope stability assessments in the field, including by drone, interpret slope movement on instrumentation, and to perform and support stability analyses and designs. You will have the opportunity to perform a variety of geotechnical work to support active mining operations and reclamation and closure projects, including stability and rockfall analyses, reviewing and interpreting geotechnical monitoring data for pit slopes, waste rock dumps and natural slopes. There is opportunity to make your mark by applying geotechnical skills and expertise on a variety of projects and working with and learning from multi-disciplinary teams.
To be successful, we require someone with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, who can develop and communicate practical recommendations to mine planners and operations personnel. We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills and experience in coordinating internal resources. This role requires a motivated self-starter, who can multi-task effectively and work collaboratively with others in a technical team-based environment.
Join us in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia. Here you will find outdoor adventure at your fingertips! Whether it's biking and skiing, or the laid-back atmosphere of fishing and hiking, there is something for everyone. Working a compressed work week with alternating Fridays off, come experience what work life balance is all about!
Responsibilities:

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Perform geotechnical inspections of inactive mining areas in support of reclamation and closure work, report on the inspections, and provide recommendations
• Manage and interpret geotechnical data and apply to stability analyses, slope designs, and recommendations
• Perform stability analyses for rock slopes, waste dumps, and soil stockpiles
• Coordinate and review work by external geotechnical consultants to ensure it is fit for purpose and meets specifications, standards, and codes
• Contribute to geotechnical projects and scheduling, including developing Appropriation Requests and tender packages, allocating budget, and conducting risk assessments
• Support geotechnical drilling programs including diamond core, reverse circulation (RC), hydrogeology studies, and instrumentation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Geological Engineering, Mine Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or Geology
• Registered, or eligible to register, with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC) as a P. Eng. or Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.)
• Working knowledge preferred of Microsoft Suite including Excel, PowerPoint and relevant geotechnical / rock mechanics or mining software
  

Benefits:
Teck employees receive a competitive compensation package that includes, but is not limited to, base salary plus the following benefits:

• Extended Health Benefits
• Health Spending Account
• Vacation Allotment

Salary Range: $97,000
The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate's relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.
Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy the pre-employment requirements of a pre-employment drug screen and three professional references.
About Teck
At Teck, we value diversity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person's unique perspective and contribution.
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.
Teck is a diversified resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral development with major business units focused on copper, steelmaking coal and zinc.
Teck has been named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and is one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People .
The pursuit of sustainability guides Teck's approach to business. Teck has been recognized as one of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations by Corporate Knights and is ranked #1 in the Metals and Mining industry on the S&P Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI).
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.
Learn more about Teck at www.teck.com or follow @TeckResources .
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