September 2024 Geotechnical/Geological Engineering Co-op Student
Teck Resources
- Sparwood, BC
- $4,842-5,767 per month
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Our values guide every decision we make as a company and as individual employees. Teck is led by our values of safety, sustainability, integrity, respect, excellence, and courage
- The opportunity to work on exciting projects alongside a team of professionals who are specialists in their respective fields, you will experience a combination of projects in the field as well as in the office
- Competitive salary for our co-ops as well as assistance with travel costs and co-op fees
- Make an impression! Successful co-ops with Teck are given first consideration for professional positions upon graduation
- Working towards an Undergraduate degree in Geological or Geotechnical Engineering
- Motivated self-starters with the ability to manage several projects simultaneously
- Comfortable working in a dynamic work environment with a willingness to work outdoors and able to operate vehicles at our operations, in various weather conditions and terrain
- Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with a capability to communicate complex ideas to all levels and partners
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
- Participation in the health and safety programs of Teck to ensure that everyone on site goes home safe and healthy every day
- Perform a variety of geotechnical assessments for current and future pit slope excavations and waste rock dumps
- Perform a variety of stability and rockfall analyses for pit slopes and natural slopes
- Assist with quarterly geological model updates and reconciliations
- Conduct mapping and sampling activities in all weather conditions
- Working with consultants to complete geotechnical design work
- Support Geotechnical monitoring and analysis including interpretation of ground movement and piezometric data, drilling data centralization, instrumentation maintenance, and document tracking, control and critical geotechnical risk management
- Provide hazard management support
- Create and evaluate innovative ideas and technologies to help improve the way we do business
- Financial assistance to help with travel costs and co-op fees
- Opportunity to develop technical skills and gain practical experience while applying academic knowledge to real-world mining operations and projects
- Enjoy mentorship and guidance from experienced specialists in their respective fields
- Receive primary consideration for professional positions upon graduation