Technical Marketing Specialist (Coal Quality)
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
$70,000 - $100,000 per year dependent on education and experience. · Full-time
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- Pay
- $70,000 - $100,000 per year dependent on education and experience.
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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Detailed Job Description
SALARY
$70,000 - $100,000 per year dependent on education and experience.
PURPOSE
To provide technical leadership to the Sales and Logistics teams by managing coal quality specifications throughout the end-to-end supply chain. This role ensures that the product is "fit for purpose" for the customer while maintaining strict compliance with international maritime safety standards and environmental regulations.
Responsibilities & Performance Standards
Supply Chain Quality Assurance (Mine-to-Port)
Education
The incumbent needs to be able to:
The position is based in Vancouver, BC. The successful candidate will travel approximately 30% of the time, with travel including visits to both Mine Operations and Port Terminals.
SALARY
$70,000 - $100,000 per year dependent on education and experience.
PURPOSE
To provide technical leadership to the Sales and Logistics teams by managing coal quality specifications throughout the end-to-end supply chain. This role ensures that the product is "fit for purpose" for the customer while maintaining strict compliance with international maritime safety standards and environmental regulations.
Responsibilities & Performance Standards
Supply Chain Quality Assurance (Mine-to-Port)
- Mine-Site Integration: Collaborate with Mine Planning and Geology teams to understand upcoming "coal seams." Predict and mitigate quality variations (e.g., higher fines or elevated moisture content) before the product reaches the stockpile.
- Non-Conformance Management: Lead technical investigations into "off-spec" samples. Develop remediation strategies (e.g., blending) to minimize commercial and operational impact.
- Value-In-Use (VIU) Modeling: Develop technical models to demonstrate how our coal performs in specific customer facilities (furnaces or coke ovens) compared to global competitors.
- Technical Liaison: Act as the primary technical point of contact for customers, and regulatory bodies (e.g., Transport Canada) regarding coal properties and safety certifications.
Education
- B.Sc. or B.Eng. in Mining, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Geochemistry, or a related technical field.
- Proven experience with exposure to both Mine Operations (production/processing) and Commercial Marketing (sales/logistics).
- Standards Mastery: Strong working knowledge of ASTM D2234/D6610 and the IMSBC Code.
- Analytical Mindset: Demonstrated ability to translate complex laboratory data into actionable commercial risk assessments for senior leadership.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and demonstrated flexibility in responding to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent organizational skills and multi-tasking abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Be an excellent team player.
The incumbent needs to be able to:
- handle loads over 20 kg. in weight
- operate a light duty vehicle
- sit for over 60 consecutive minutes
- concentrate for over 60 consecutive minutes
- Proficient typing skills
- frequently use peripheral vision
- ability to manage personal limitations in high stress situations
The position is based in Vancouver, BC. The successful candidate will travel approximately 30% of the time, with travel including visits to both Mine Operations and Port Terminals.
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Responsibilities
Lead coal quality management across the mine-to-port supply chain, anticipating quality variations and investigating off-spec samples while developing remediation strategies such as blending. Support sales, logistics, and customers through value-in-use modeling and technical guidance on coal properties, safety certifications, and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in mining, metallurgy, chemical engineering, geochemistry, or a related technical field is required, along with experience spanning mine operations and commercial marketing. Candidates should know ASTM D2234/D6610 and the IMSBC Code, be able to translate laboratory data into commercial risk assessments, and demonstrate strong communication, organization, flexibility, and teamwork.
Skills
- Coal Quality Management
- Supply Chain Quality Assurance
- Mine Operations
- Coal Blending
- Non-Conformance Investigation
- Value-In-Use Modeling
- Technical Customer Support
- Coal Sampling and Analysis
- ASTM Standards
- IMSBC Code
- Maritime Safety Compliance
- Environmental Regulatory Compliance
- Commercial Risk Assessment
- Laboratory Data Analysis
- Sales and Logistics
- Technical Communication
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Categories
- Marketing
- Sales
- Engineering
- Logistics
Keywords
- Coal Quality
- Mine-to-Port Supply Chain
- Mine Planning
- Geology
- Coal Seams
- Coal Processing
- Stockpile Management
- Moisture Content
- Fines
- Off-Spec Samples
- Coal Blending
- Value-In-Use Modeling
- Furnaces
- Coke Ovens
- ASTM D2234
- ASTM D6610
- IMSBC Code
- Transport Canada
- Maritime Safety Standards
- Environmental Regulations
- Laboratory Data
- Commercial Risk Assessment
- Sales
- Logistics
- Mine Operations
- Port Terminals
- Customer Technical Support
- Safety Certifications
- Coal Marketing