Reliability Engineering Co-op
Highland Valley Copper Mine
Highland Valley Copper – Maintenance & Asset Management /
Coop Student /
On-site
Application Deadline: Friday, May 2, 2025 (we will review applications on a rolling-basis)
Duration: 8 months
Positions Available: 1
Start Date: Monday, September 8, 2025
For this exciting position, we are specifically targeting students who have a background in mechanical engineering. If you are not currently located in the area of this co-op position, you must be willing to either commute or relocate to the surrounding area for the entire duration of the co-op term. You must also currently be a student enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary institution and will be enrolled throughout the duration of the co-op term (you will also be returning back to the post-secondary institution once the co-op term is completed). Proof of a valid work permit will also be required, if applicable.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of one of Canada’s leading mining companies and join our team!
Why consider Teck Resources Limited for your Co-op Placement?
At Teck, we offer more than just a job – we provide a comprehensive student experience comprised of relevant, hands-on work, vibrant social activities, extensive networking opportunities, and rich professional development. With captivating projects set against stunning backdrops, a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, and boundless opportunities to learn, grow, and have fun, joining us means
embracing
a fulfilling and dynamic co-op adventure.
In addition to excellent compensation, Teck co-ops receive a variety of advantages including but not limited to:
- 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
Responsibilities
- Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
- Working with a team developing asset management strategies for asset classes and systems
- Analyze operational data and equipment performance history, evaluating production losses, failure rates, root cause analysis, regulatory compliance, and the maintenance costs of equipment and processes, to identify key opportunities to minimize the risks that could adversely affect business operations
- Generate solutions by applying various analysis such as data analysis techniques, failure modes, risk analysis and effects analysis to optimize cost, risk and performance of assets
- Work with project engineering to ensure the reliability and maintainability of new and modified installations, applying maintainability reviews, reliability block modelling and spare parts analyses where appropriate
- Liaise with trades and operators to understand how a piece of equipment failed and recommend actions to prevent recurrence of the failures
- Build and evaluate innovative ideas and technologies to help improve the way we do business
Qualifications
- Working towards a post-secondary degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
- Comfortable working in a dynamic industrial work environment with a range of engineering, technical and operational personnel
- Willingness to work outdoors and able to operate vehicles at our operations, in various weather conditions and terrain
- Motivated self-starter with the ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously
- Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with a capability to communicate sophisticated ideas to all levels
- Previous work experience in a technical or engineering environment is an asset
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, PowerBI) and a solid understanding of AutoCAD and SolidWorks would be advantageous
$67,000 - $82,000 a year
