Teck Resources

Elk Valley, British Columbia - Canada | May 2021 - December 2021

Teck Resources Limited | Business Engineering Intern

Teck Resources is one of Canada's leading mining companies, specializing in the extraction of copper, zinc, and other critical metals that support global development and the energy transition. The company has long been recognized for its commitment to sustainable mining practices and technological innovation. During my internship, I worked at Teck's steelmaking coal operations in Elk Valley, British Columbia, one of the world's largest producers of high-quality steel making coal.

Teck operated four major open-pit mines in the region, contributing significantly to the global steel supply chain. In 2021, despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, Teck’s Canadian steelmaking coal operations generated CAD$13.5 billion in revenue and CAD$2.9 billion in profit attributable to shareholders (source). Following my internship, Teck announced the full sale of its steelmaking coal business in 2023, valuing the operations at US$9.0 billion (source).

Key Contributions

Over eight months, I led and supported data analysis initiatives aimed at improving the health, maintenance, and efficiency of mining equipment. My work bridged engineering and data science, helping reduce downtime and optimize preventative maintenance and operations in a high-intensity industrial setting. My contributions included:

Predictive Maintenance & Equipment Monitoring – Developed automated alerts and analytics for mining rope shovels using InfluxDB visualization tools, enabling real-time equipment health monitoring.
Cost & Downtime Reduction – Implemented early failure detection strategies, that helped prevent stranded equipment and unscheduled downtime, generating an estimate annual savings of CAD$150,000 within Elk Valley alone.
Data Analysis & Process Improvement – Applied statistical analysis and confusion matrices to refine on-site heavy equipment alerts, improving accuracy and minimizing false positives.
Operational Efficiency Enhancements – Collaborated with maintenance teams and data scientists to optimize existing alert systems, extending equipment lifespan and improving overall mining productivity.

Impact & Takeaways

Working in one of the largest steelmaking coal operations in the world gave me valuable insight into predictive maintenance, industrial-scale data analytics, and process optimization. Much like motorsport and automotive engineering, mining required innovative solutions that balanced reliability, safety, and cost efficiency. My time at Teck strengthened my ability to integrate analytics with mechanical systems, sharpened my problem-solving skills, and reinforced the importance of data-driven engineering in high-stakes industrial environments.