Technical Marketing Specialist (Coal Quality)

Job summary

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.

Job details

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) 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. Customer & Market Technical Support 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. Qualifications Education B.Sc. or B.Eng. in Mining, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Geochemistry, or a related technical field. Experience Proven experience with exposure to both Mine Operations (production/processing) and Commercial Marketing (sales/logistics). Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 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. Physical Requirements 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 WORK ENVIRONMENT 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.

What you’ll do

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.

Listed skills

• Supply Chain · Preferred
• Analytical · Preferred
• Technical · Preferred
• Teams · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Sales · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Assurance · Preferred
• Logistics · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Customer · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• 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

Job areas

• Marketing
• Sales
• Engineering
• Logistics

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