Taseko Mines Limited

Environmental Technician

Taseko Mines Limited  •  Arizona (Onsite)  •  17 days ago
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Job Description

Job TitleEnvironmental Technician

DepartmentEnvironmental

Reports toMark Severson

LocationFlorence AZ

Company Background and Culture:

Florence Copper is in the historic Copper Corridor of Arizona – a region steeped in copper mining history. The project offers a unique opportunity to provide strong economic benefits to the community of Florence and the State of Arizona with minimal environmental impact using the in-situ copper recovery process. During its lifetime, Florence Copper is estimated to create close to 500 jobs for Pinal County and generate $3.4 billion in economic activity for the State of Arizona.

Florence Copper is expected to have the lowest energy and greenhouse gas-intensity (GHG) of any copper producer in North America and will reduce the United States’ reliance on foreign producers for a metal considered to be critical for the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Florence Copper is a wholly owned subsidiary of Taseko Mines Limited which is headquartered in Vancouver, CanadaTaseko is also the operator and the owner of the Gibraltar copper/molybdenum mine in Canada and various other development projects.

Key Responsibilities:

TheEnvironmental Technician isa safety sensitive position and is responsible forassisting the Environmental Department with various tasks that ensure permit compliance.This person completes the collection, recording, maintenance, interpretation,and presentation of sampling/monitoring data; performing routine environmental audits of facilities; timely preparation of reports; promotion of environmental policies and procedures; presenting environmental compliance training; and instrumentation maintenance and calibration.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

  • Collect, preserve,and transport samples (water, soil, air) for analyses, adhering to appropriate sampling techniques and procedures.
  • Conduct in-field (and limited laboratory) analyses on water samples in accordance with established procedures.
  • Calibrate, operate, and maintain sampling and laboratory equipment and instruments in an accurate and appropriate manner.
  • Maintain programs that monitor water quality, water use, and regulatory compliance.
  • Conduct periodic audits of facilities and operations to ensure environmentally protective practices are followed.
  • Respond to potentially non-compliant conditions in a safe and appropriate manner.
  • Maintain solid and hazardous waste management protocols.
  • On occasion, meet with regulatory representatives during inspections, document any findings.
  • Assist facility management and personnel with environmental compliance.
  • Identify, develop, and promote pollution prevention, waste minimization,and recycling efforts includingaudits.
  • Provide assistance to any emergency response involving environmental issues.
  • Maintain theenvironmentaldepartment’sfiling system.
  • Reporting and report writing, environmental inspections and general laboratory workas required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education and Work Experience:

  • Bachelor of Science degree related to environmental managementpreferred, orfive years equivalent work experience withthecompletion ofhigh school.
  • Experience or extended education in chemistry and/or environmental regulations.
  • Atechnical understanding of environmental sampling protocolsandanalytical methodologypreferred.
  • Water quality sampling experienceis a plus.

Skills and Competencies:

  • Ability to communicate effectivelyboth verbally and inwritten presentations.
  • Able to analyze and accurately document work products in a comprehensive and timely manner.
  • Abilityto meet critical deadlinesand manage priorities.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, and Outlook)andAdobe Acrobat.
  • Able to demonstrate discretion during job related decisions and in corporate relationships involving confidential subject matters and materials.
  • Self-motivated, managing multiple projects and activities.
  • Able to work effectively in both independent and team structures.

Work Environment:

  • This position will include some office work, but some work will be performed in all-weather conditions both outdoors, and in a plant setting.
  • Thework site is located in Florence, Arizona.
  • While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, and lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Must work in compliance with the Florence Copper (OSHA) site safety program.
  • Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in the plant environment.
Taseko Mines Limited

About Taseko Mines Limited

Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Taseko Mines Limited is a dynamic international mining company driven to unlock the true value of copper in North America for its investors, employees, communities, and for the complex changing world.

As a leading copper producer, Taseko recognizes and delivers enduring opportunity through developing and operating world-class copper mines and mineral properties in British Columbia and Arizona.

Taseko’s corporate strategy is to grow the company sustainably and profitably by focusing on the continued operations of the Company’s foundational asset, the Gibraltar Mine, while also developing its pipeline of high-quality advanced- stage development projects.

The long-life, low-cost Gibraltar copper mine (75% owned) located in south-central BC, is a state-of-the-art facility that has won numerous environmental and safety awards for operational excellence. It is second largest open pit copper mine in Canada, producing an average of 130 million pounds of copper and 2.5 million pounds of molybdenum per year, and supporting a 700+ person workforce.

Taseko is also advancing the Florence Copper project in Arizona – a near-term copper producer with an unparalleled energy, water and GHG profile per unit of production. Florence Copper is a unique ‘in-situ copper recovery’ project which, once in production, will significantly increase Taseko’s annual metal production, delivering a necessary metal our society requires for a low-carbon future.

In addition, Taseko also owns the Yellowhead copper project and the Aley niobium project providing the Company with a diverse development opportunity.

Industry
Oil, Gas & Mining
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Vancouver, CA
Year Founded
Unknown
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