Taseko Mines Limited

Instrumentation Mechanic (Certified Journeyman)

Taseko Mines Limited  •  $55.67/hr  •  Canada (Onsite)  •  25 days ago
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Job Description

Position Title

CJ Instrumentation Mechanic

Employment Type

Full-Time

Organization

Gibraltar Mine

Location

Williams Lake, BC

Reporting Relationship

Foreman, Mill Electrical

Salary Range

$55.67 per hour

About Taseko

Taseko Mines Limited is a dynamic and growing mine operator headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Focused on North America, Taseko is driven to unlock the true value of copper for a complex and changing world.

The Company’s foundational asset is the long-life, low-cost Gibraltar copper mine in south-central British Columbia, for which it has won numerous environmental and safety awards for operational excellence. Gibraltar is a state-of-the-art facility and the second largest open pit copper mine in Canada, with a 700+ person workforce. Gibraltar produces an average of 130 million pounds of copper and 2.5 million pounds of molybdenum each year, with mineral reserves sufficient for more than 20 years of future operations.

For more information visit our website www.tasekomines.com

Instrument & Control technicians are responsible for the assembly, installation, removal and replacement, disassembly, test functionality and operability, maintenance and repair of instrumentation systems and their associated system components. Such systems can be of an electronic, electro-mechanical or pneumatic technology which may be used to indicate, record and control a wide variety of equipment, plant and machinery. An integral aspect of the Instrument & Control technician is the ability to locate and identify faults in a timely manner to restore plant and equipment to acceptable conditions. The wide range of possible equipment and systems also require a good knowledge of, and the ability to effectively use, an equally wide range of test and measuring equipment

Core Responsibilities

  • Meeting production and maintenance goals while ensuring that these targets are met in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Contributing to the professional growth and development of apprentices.
  • Inspect, test, adjust, repair and replace electric, electronic, mechanical and pneumatic instruments and systems used to indicate, record and control systems.
  • Inspect, test and calibrate flow meters, valves, pressure sensors, temperature indicators, weigh scales and other recording, indicating or controlling devices using standard methods and equipment.
  • Troubleshoot and solve problems in devices and circuits using test equipment, schematics and maintenance and/or operational manuals.
  • Use of hand and power tools common to your trade as well as recording calibration data, completing work orders, updating schematics and reporting on issues and/or alterations made to systems.

Education & Experience

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Red Seal Trade Qualification and demonstrated technical performance.

Skills & Competencies

  • 2-5 years of concentrator (mill) operating experience relating to crushing, grinding and flotation would be a definite asset
  • Familiarity with Modicon PLC, Emerson Delta V DCS

The Community

  • Williams Lake has a population of approximately 12,000 but services nearly 25,000 as it is a central hub for many outlying smaller communities
  • Adult recreational leagues for many popular sports including hockey, soccer, and softball
  • A fantastic trail network for mountain biking, walking, and hiking
  • Dozens of nearby lakes for fishing, paddling, and camping opportunities
  • Close by cross country and downhill skiing venues

Compensation

At all Taseko locations, we pride ourselves in offering a challenging and rewarding work environment. Our employees have the opportunity for career and professional growth through development, education, and succession plan programs.

Additionally, our compensation and benefits package includes competitive salaries and vacation packages, health, dental, and disability insurance benefits, and an RRSP matching program.

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting position and join our growing and dynamic organization, apply via the Taseko website atwww.tasekomines.com/careers/

Taseko is an equal opportunity employer who encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

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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