17 Oct
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Teck
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Logan Lake
Location: Logan Lake, BC, Canada Employment Type: Regular Full Time Workplace Type: On-site 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, the surrounding areas of HVC provide abundant outdoor experiences. Role Overview Teck is a leading Canadian resource company focused on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for people, communities and land. As a Senior Engineer Supervisor, Tailings Engineering, you will report to the Superintendent Geotechnical and manage a team that ensures secure performance of HVC's dams, advances the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) and leads technical studies, designs and mitigations related to tailings and water storage facilities. Key Responsibilities Be a courageous safety leader, sponsor safety and environmental rules, and conduct regular Visible Felt Leadership field visits. Develop and maintain relationships with management, technical and operational staff and align with the Teck Center to ensure communication and implementation of standards. Supervise and provide guidance to a team of engineers and technicians; mentor and develop capacity within the group. Act as Deputy Responsible Tailings Facility Engineer or Responsible Tailings Facility Engineer and, where qualified, as a BC TSF Qualified Person. Accountable for the dam safety instrumentation program, ensuring scheduled data and surveillance activities and reporting on KPIs.
Plan, manage risk and execute field investigation programs (bathymetry surveys, geotechnical investigations, dam maintenance activities). Ensure HVC compliance with all regulatory requirements and external tailings management standards, including BC Health, Safety and Reclamation Code and Mining Association of Canada standards. Manage, review and provide oversight of work completed by external engineering consultants. Develop and prepare annual and multi‑year plans, budgets and forecasts aligned with mid‑ and long‑term dam safety objectives. Provide geotechnical support and guidance to construction execution and troubleshooting as required. Qualifications Bachelor or Master’s degree in Civil, Geological/Geotechnical, Mining Engineering or equivalent. Registered, or eligible to register, with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC) as a P. Eng. Minimum 8 years of geotechnical engineering and tailings management experience; operating experience isan asset. Experience reading and interpreting technical engineering documents and drawings. Understanding of planning and scheduling principles and procedures. Computer skills including Microsoft Office, Maximo, AutoCAD, Muk3D and other geotechnical software. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Valid driver’s license. Pay Range CAD $138,000 – $170,000 per year (actual amount based on relevant experience and internal equity). Working Conditions Location: Highland Valley Copper is a 50‑minute drive from Kamloops and close to Merritt, Ashcroft and Logan Lake. Access: Drive‑in/drive‑out role; most employees commute by car. #J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Senior Engineer Supervisor, Tailings - C$138,000 - C$170,000 A Year (Logan Lake)
🏢 Teck
📍 Logan Lake