Job Summary
Location: Technical Services Trail, BC
Closing Date: August 9, 2024
Reporting to the Section Leader, Environmental Technology, the Lead Environmental Engineer is responsible for supporting environmental technology development projects, providing technical consulting services to Teck sites, and developing an environmental technology project portfolio.
The position will require various domestic and international travel, dependent on portfolio, project, and personal or personnel development needs.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on advancing technologies for water treatment in the mining industry. Experience and knowledge of passive and active water treatment, including membrane or biological processes will be vital. To be successful, we are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, who can build relationships across multi-disciplinary teams and can communicate key messages and recommendations across all levels of the company. The incumbent will join a highly technical team that works under a collaborative model to lead or support small teams to meet project objectives.
This role requires a self-motivated individual, who enjoys handling multiple projects and priorities with minimal direction. Critical thinking skills and the ability to mentor and coach individuals are vital for success.
Join us in breathtaking Trail, British Columbia. Here you will find outdoor adventures 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.
- Establish and promote the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Management System and EHS policies at off-site locations.
- Advise on environmental technology projects through the project lifecycle and optimize selected solutions.
- Strategize, lead all aspects of and implement sophisticated water treatment research vital to advance assigned projects, using resources as needed.
- Provide technical support as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to multiple sites and project teams; facilitate regulatory reporting and provide support to internal governance practices.
- Engage with Teck's external networks to develop environmental solutions.
- Support the ongoing development of our environmental technology project portfolio.
Qualifications
- University degree in Chemical, Process , Environmental Engineering or related field required. Master's and/or PhD in any of the previous fields is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- 5-7 years of experience in water treatment and its practical applications in an industrial context.
- Registered Professional Engineer with EGBC, or eligible to become registered.
- Proficient in statistical experimental design and in conducting experiments to evaluate and enhance water chemistry, biogeochemical and/or bioprocess models.
- Demonstrated ability to efficiently lead projects and logistics involving internal and external partners, such as modelling groups, process engineers, consultants, and universities.
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.
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
• Virtual Telemedicine and additional support for overall well-being
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
