Mine Technician - I

Location: Logan Lake, BC, Canada
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site

About Highland Valley Copper

Highland Valley Copper (HVC) Operations is Canada’s largest open-pit copper mine and molybdenum operation. HVC produces both copper and molybdenum concentrate through autogenous and semi-autogenous grinding and flotation.

 
Located approximately 17 kilometers west of Logan Lake and about 50 kilometers southwest of Kamloops in British Columbia, the surrounding areas of HVC have an abundant offering of outdoor experiences. 

Role Overview

Reporting to the Senior Supervisor in Mine Operations the Mine Technician position will be primarily responsible for field updates within the Autonomous Operating Zone (AOZ).

Key Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures;
• Perform routine and planned jobs including data collection, digital mine surface updates (i.e. dumps, loading areas, infrastructure, roads, etc), validations of virtual environment updates with the Autonomous Operating Zone (AOZ);
• Support Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) Builder Supervisor responsibilities with virtual environment updates as assigned (i.e. static and dynamic lane creation, system optimization, etc.);
• Support with autonomous mining truck (AMT) stoppages, dump progression updates as well as field observations and truck performance;
• Pilot non-compliant vehicles throughout the AOZ;
• Provide assistance to Mine Engineering.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Mine Technician Diploma program or a Degree Program with relevant fields from a recognized post-secondary institution;
• Minimum 2 years’ experience, preferably in open pit mining;
• Strong computer skills particularly with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Database, Windows);
• Knowledge of Vulcan and MineStar and / or experience with autonomous haulage technology would be an asset;
• Experience using GPS, GIS and CAD systems;
• Strong verbal and written skills;
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to multi-task and excel in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

Hourly Wage: $45.33

Working Conditions:

• Location: Highland Valley Copper is a 50-minute drive from Kamloops, which has all of the comforts of city living and is also close to Merritt, Ashcroft, and Logan Lake, which all exude a small town community atmosphere.
• Access: This is a drive-in/drive-out role. Most employees commute to site by car, and carpooling is common among team members. 

Teck—A great place to work

You already know Teck is a great place to work. It’s also a great place to grow your career.

As a leading Canadian resource company, you’re part of a team that is focused on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love. And we do this guided by our values, which together form The Teck Way .

HVC employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Company Paid Pension
• Healthy Lifestyle Account

Grow with us

Take the next step in your career by applying for the Mine Technician - I role. At Teck, we believe in developing our people and supporting career growth from within.

As an internal candidate, your application may be reviewed in coordination with your current leader and the hiring manager. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every listed qualification.

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Requisition ID: 54332 | Job Category: Mining, Milling & Smelting Operations | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Location: Highland Valley Copper | Workplace Type: On-site