Zinc refinery operating critical infrastructure in Quebec with modernization focus
CEZinc is one of the world's ten largest zinc refineries, processing virtually all of Quebec's refined zinc output across hydrométallurgical and électrométallurgical operations. The tech stack—SAP, DeltaV, Aveva, SolidWorks, and perimeter security tools (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA)—reflects a traditional industrial operations footprint, while active projects center on SCADA/DCS modernization, infrastructure rehabilitation, and risk-based inspection programs. Engineering dominates the hiring mix, signaling heavy investment in plant systems reliability and compliance automation.
CEZinc operates a large-scale zinc refining facility in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec, and is one of the top economic drivers in the Beauharnois-Salaberry region. The company processes ore through multiple metallurgical pathways and is responsible for transforming over half of Quebec's natural zinc resources into finished products. With over 500 employees and significant regional employment impact, CEZinc sustains operations across grillage (roasting), hydrométallurgie (leaching and purification), électrométallurgie (electrowinning and casting), and mechanical maintenance functions. Current operational priorities include safety compliance, energy efficiency, inventory accuracy, and modernization of legacy control systems.
CEZinc operates SAP for enterprise systems, DeltaV and Aveva for industrial process control, SolidWorks for design, and Cisco/Palo Alto for network security. These support zinc refining, process automation, and equipment maintenance.
Current projects include modernization of SCADA/DCS systems, risk-based inspection programs, infrastructure rehabilitation, electrical capex projects, and safety awareness campaigns—reflecting a push toward digital control system upgrades and operational resilience.
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