Electrical Reliability Engineer, Cariboo and West Okanagan (100 Mile House)

Location:

Logan Lake, BC, Canada

Employment Type:

Regular Full Time

Workplace Type:

On‑site

About Highland Valley Copper 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 and about 50 kilometers southwest of Kamloops in British Columbia, the surrounding areas of HVC offer 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 the people, communities and land that we love.

We are committed to a safety‑first culture; through programs like Courageous Safety Leadership (CSL), we empower every employee to be a safety leader and to actively help identify and mitigate risks.

Reporting to the Reliability Lead, the Electrical Reliability Engineer is responsible for improving the reliability, availability and lifecycle performance of electrical and electrically driven mechanical assets across fixed plant and mobile equipment operations. The role applies reliability engineering principles, condition‑based maintenance and failure analysis to reduce unplanned downtime, improve safety and optimise maintenance strategies.

To be successful, candidates need excellent problem‑solving, interpersonal and communication skills, strong leadership and team collaboration, a safety‑focused mindset, self‑motivation and adaptability in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Be a courageous safety leader; adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures.

Develop and implement reliability strategies for fixed plant and mobile equipment assets, including motors, VFDs, switchgears, transformers, electric shovels and drills.

Support reliability improvement initiatives for electrically driven mechanical systems.

Lead and support condition‑based monitoring (CBM) programs: PdMA, infrared thermography, transformer testing and telemetry on electric shovels and drills.

Lead and participate in root cause analysis (RCA), 5WHYs, FMEA and defect elimination activities.

Identify repeat failure modes and develop permanent corrective actions.

Work collaboratively with maintenance, operations, engineering and OEM vendors, including participation in cross‑site reliability networks.

Develop and optimise PM and PdM strategies in CMMS (SAP, Maximo).

Develop and monitor reliability KPIs, performance reports, identify bad‑actor equipment and develop remedies.

Provide reliability and maintainability input to electrical and mechanical capital projects.

Define alarm thresholds and response plans for electrical and mechanical health indicators.

Prepare or provide input to technical documentation, including troubleshooting guides, operating manuals and maintenance manuals.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering; P.Eng or EIT designation and technical certifications such as CMRP, CRE, CRL are assets.

Eligible for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (EGBC).

Reliability or electrical maintenance experience in mining, heavy industry or oil&gas.

Experience with PLC, ladder logic, telemetry data, data historians/analyzers and an understanding of control systems are assets.

Proficiency in SAP and Maximo is an asset.

Benefits

Annual Performance Bonus

Profit Share Plan

Health Spending Account

Personal Spending Account

Extended Health Care

Dental and Vision Care

Employer‑Paid Pension Plan

Life Insurance and Disability Coverage

Paid Sick Leave, Vacation and Holidays

Telemedicine through Maple Virtual Care

Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Pay Range CAD $105,000– $130,000 per year. The actual amount offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills and competencies and considers internal equity.

Working Conditions

Location: Highland Valley Copper is a 50‑minute drive from Kamloops, which offers city comforts and is also close to Merritt, Ashcroft and Logan Lake, which all embrace a small‑town community atmosphere.

Access: This is a drive‑in/drive‑out role. Most employees commute to site by car, and carpooling is common among team members.

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, barrier‑free hiring process. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Requisition ID: 53379 | Job Category: Engineering | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Location: Highland Valley Copper | Workplace Type: On‑site

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