Assistant Chief Engineer (1st or 2nd Class Power Engineer)

Location : Trail

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

Teck is looking for an experienced Assistant Chief Power Engineer to join our team at our Trail Operations, one of the world's largest fully integrated zinc and lead smelting and refining complexes.   Reporting to the Chief Power Engineer, the Assistant Chief Power Engineer is accountable for supporting the Chief Power Engineer with their role of monitoring the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of all boilers, pressure vessels and pressure piping for Trail operations.  This includes assisting the Chief Power Engineer in maintaining compliance, for all boiler, pressure vessel, refrigeration and pressure piping work throughout Trail Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Ensure all Trail steam plant installations are designed, operated, maintained and inspected to meet Teck and government regulations by providing specifications for design and selection of equipment, layout, preventative maintenance strategies, and operating procedures
• Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the Quality Control Manual for Teck’s BPV Contractor License
• Provide technical expertise and current understanding of the steam distribution system to Trail Operations
• Ensure project management and contractor management work related to all pressure vessels, pressure relief valves, boilers, etc. are completed as required by applicable standards, codes and regulations
• Ensure new equipment is properly identified and engineering drawings are updated; assess existing equipment, determine its capability to meet acceptable standards and recommend suitable replacements
• Liaison with Technical Safety BC and Trail Operations on upgrades or changes to Boilers, Pressure Vessels and Pressure Piping
• Oversee the coordination of external partners and suppliers for applicable plant shutdowns and upgrade projects
• Contribute to cost control by providing input to budgets by monitoring and reporting on expenditures and by identifying opportunities to continually reduce costs and explaining variances
• Ensure the efficient operation of the various service facilities by developing and implementing strategies in conjunction with operating and maintenance personnel
• Counsel staff on manpower, union, safety and industrial relations issues.
• Coordinate the Power Engineer training requirements and Power Engineer certification management for Trail Operations
• Keep abreast of the latest developments, maintaining a comprehensive knowledge of the American Standard of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the National Board Inspection Code (NBIC), Boiler Pressure Vessels and Refrigeration Regulations and any other applicable codes and standards
• Performs all other duties as required

Qualifications

Benefits

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

Please note this role does require the successful candidate to live within 100KM of Trail,  British Columbia. Relocation assistance will be offered however there is no camp or company housing.

Pay Range : CAD $119,000 - $147,000 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 Assistant Chief Engineer (1st or 2nd Class Power Engineer) 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 : 52981 | Job Category :  Other | Employment Type : Regular Full Time | Location : Trail | Workplace Type : #LI - On-site