2027 January Process Engineer Co-op

Role Overview

Positions Available: 1
Start Date: January 4, 2027

For this exciting position, we are specifically targeting students who have a background in Metallurgical, Chemical, Process, or Mineral Processing Engineering. Candidates must be enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary institution for the full duration of the co-op term and plan to return to their studies upon completion for at least one academic term. If you are not currently located near the work location, you must be willing to commute or temporarily relocate for the duration of the term. A valid study permit and studentship letter will be required where applicable.

Role Overview:
The Process Engineer Co-op Student supports the Processing Analytics team within Teck Digital Systems (TDS). In this role, you will contribute to project scoping, planning, and implementation readiness while supporting the analytics team in designing, building, and deploying solutions that directly impact mine production and productivity. You will help ensure these solutions are developed in alignment with process engineering first principles and operational best practices, with a primary focus on concentrator operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader by adhering to and sponsoring safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Seek opportunities to improve processes by collaborating with the data science team and operations on plant process optimization, day-to-day problem-solving, evaluation test work, and data analysis
• Analyze data and prepare reports
• Help keep portfolio, project, and resource information up to date
• Engage with business and technical stakeholders
• Prepare and deliver presentations to stakeholders at various levels
• Conduct data analysis and prepare business documentation
• Support project activities and coordination
• Identify and analyze business problems, support process reviews, conduct impact assessments, and participate in change management activities
• Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation, adapting quickly to evolving business needs
• Collaborate with technical and business teams to ensure alignment between business objectives and digital solutions
• Apply process engineering principles to evaluate plant performance, identify improvement opportunities, and support the development of analytics-driven optimization solutions
• Support the development, testing, and validation of analytics models and solutions by assessing process data, evaluating recommendations against engineering principles, and collaborating with data scientists and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree in Metallurgical, Chemical, Process, or Mineral Processing Engineering
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to interpret complex information and communicate insights clearly
• Comfortable working in a multifaceted industrial environment with a range of engineering, technical, and operational personnel
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to manage day-to-day projects and activities simultaneously
• Proven ability to work across departments and balance multiple tasks with competing priorities
• Comfortable initiating actions, asking questions, and proposing ideas in a team environment
• Interest in learning about the mining industry and how digital systems support operational excellence
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, SharePoint, and presentation software); exposure to Power BI, Planner, or MS Project is an asset
• Familiarity with the mining or natural resources sector is an advantage but not required
• Additional language skills, such as Spanish, are considered an asset.A dedication to equity, diversity, and inclusion; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and lived experiences