Position Title
Tailings Project Foreman, Mill Operations
Employment Type
Full-Time
Organization
Gibraltar Mine
Location
Williams Lake, BC
Reporting Relationship
General Foreman, Mill Operations
Salary Range
$102,700 to $128,300
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.
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Supervise, coordinate and control the safe and efficient operation of the Projects within the Tailings Storage Facility
Manage the contractor crews in the tailings storage facility, environmental ponds, and water systems.
Oversee multiple ongoing construction project
Recommending changes and modifications to company policies, personnel and equipment.
Motivating crews in proper operating practices, good housekeeping, fostering a solid team atmosphere while maintaining a safe, disciplined work environment.
Correcting operating problems and notifying senior management of any prolonged production variance.
Requesting services from other departments and contractors as required.
Approving timecards, carrying-out planned job evaluations and area audit inspections, conducting safety meetings.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
5 years previous supervisory experience.
Experience in construction project management.
Tailings storage experience through operations and/or maintenance would be an asset.
Milling equipment and knowledge and capabilities.
Familiarity with a Distributed Control System (DCS) and Expert System would be a definite asset.
Computer skills to include proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
A fantastic trail network for mountain biking, walking, and hiking
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.
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.
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.
