Taseko Mines Limited

Instrumentation & Electrical Commissioning Technician

Taseko Mines Limited  •  Arizona (Onsite)  •  16 hours ago
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Job Description

The Instrumentation & Electrical Commissioning Technician is responsible for monitoring, maintaining, commissioning, and optimizing industrial electrical, instrumentation, and automated control systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient facility operations. This role supports the startup, testing, troubleshooting, calibration, and ongoing performance of process control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, instrumentation, and associated electrical equipment. Working closely with engineering, maintenance, and operations personnel, the technician ensures systems operate effectively while supporting production quality, safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Commission, test, and verify electrical, instrumentation, and control systems during startup, maintenance, and project activities.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, instrumentation, and associated electrical equipment to ensure reliable operation.
  • Perform inspections, calibrations, preventive maintenance, and functional testing of instrumentation and control devices.
  • Assist with the programming, configuration, and optimization of control systems to improve process performance, reliability, and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to identify, diagnose, and resolve electrical and control system issues.
  • Ensure compliance with company safety policies, environmental requirements, industry standards, and applicable regulations.
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation of commissioning activities, system modifications, calibrations, repairs, and maintenance performed.
  • Support continuous improvement efforts by providing technical expertise, training personnel, and participating in root cause investigations and corrective actions.

Minimum Qualifications & Education:

  • Associate’s degree in Industrial Automation or Electrical Engineering
  • PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) Studio 5000
  • HMI development, FactoryTalk View
  • SCADA systems design and programming.
  • Troubleshooting skills with electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic control systems and components.
  • Process instrumentation, such as flow, level, temperature transmitters, controllers and final control elements.
  • Industrial networks and communication protocols (Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profibus)
  • Managed ethernet switch configuration and maintenance.
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and technical manuals
  • Variable frequency drive programming and configuration.
  • Industrial 480VAC motor starters and controls, configuration and programming of motor relays.
  • 24VDC control circuitry design and maintenance.
  • Experience with diagnostic equipment, process calibrators, meters, meggars.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Automation or Electrical Engineeering

Work Environment:

  • This position will include office work, but some work will be performed in all-weather conditions outdoors.
  • While performing the 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’s site safety program.
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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