About the role#
This is a paid, full-time Mechanical Engineering Co-op position for the Summer 2027 term. You will work on-site at our mining operations in British Columbia. This role provides hands-on experience in a mining environment, including mentorship from specialists and the chance to apply academic knowledge to real-world projects. Salary ranges from $4,867 to $6,167 CAD per month, based on your completed academic semesters and prior co-op experience.
What you'll do#
- Follow all health and safety policies and programs.
- Coordinate maintenance projects within processing plants, water treatment facilities, or mobile maintenance for heavy-duty mining equipment.
- Schedule, organize, and monitor the progress of maintenance projects.
- Track project budgets, find inefficiencies, and suggest cost-effective solutions.
- Work with skilled trades to troubleshoot equipment failures and write repair scopes of work.
- Partner with the engineering team to design mechanical site upgrades for equipment or facilities.
- Assist with reliability maintenance, including root cause and failure analysis.
- Develop and evaluate new technologies to improve business processes.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate Mechanical Engineering degree program.
- A valid Class 5 Driver's License (or equivalent) without learner's restrictions.
- Ability to work in an industrial environment alongside technical and operational staff.
- Strong communication skills to explain complex ideas to various audiences.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
- Experience with AutoCAD and Solidworks is considered an asset.
- Ability to manage multiple projects at once as a self-starter.
Location & details#
- Locations: Sparwood, BC and Elkford, BC.
- Term: Summer 2027 (8 or 12 months).
- Modality: On-site.
- Note: Financial assistance is provided for travel expenses and co-op fees.
About Elk Valley Resources
Elk Valley Resources operates four steelmaking coal mines in the Elk Valley region of British Columbia. The company produces coal used as an essential input for steel production in infrastructure and renewable energy projects. It functions as part of the Glencore Group. The organization employs over 5,000 people.
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