Taseko Mines Limited

Wellfield Operator

Taseko Mines Limited  •  Arizona (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Job TitleWellfield Operator

DepartmentWellfield

Reports toWellfield Manager

Location: Florence, AZ

The Wellfield Operator plays a key role in the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of the in-situ recovery (ISR) wellfield. This position involves monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining the wellfield systems that deliver and recover process solutions. The ideal candidate has a background in mechanical systems, electrical equipment, and instrumentation, ensuring optimal performance of pumps, valves, pipelines, and process control systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor and operate wellfield systems, including injection and recovery wells, pumps, flow meters, and pipelines.
  • Perform daily inspections to ensure safe and efficient operation of wellfield facilities.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues with well pumps, control panels, valves, and transmitters.
  • Work closely with maintenance departments, the control room, and wellfield operations group to keep wellfield running optimally.
  • Calibrate and maintain flow meters, pressure sensors, and other field instruments to ensure accurate data collection.
  • Collect operational data and maintain detailed logs for production tracking and reporting.
  • Assist with wellfield expansions, including installation of piping, pumps, electrical connections, and instrumentation systems
  • Comply with all safety, environmental, and operational procedures to maintain regulatory compliance.
  • Respond to alarms and emergencies in a timely and professional manner.
  • Operator will be responsible for collecting and documenting samples to be delivered to the lab

Qualifications & Experience:

  • High school diploma or GED required; technical diploma or associate degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Instrumentation Technology preferred.
  • Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a mining, industrial, or processing environment
  • Basic understanding of pumps, motors, valves, PLC systems, and instrumentation controls.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to read P&IDs, electrical schematics, and technical manuals.
  • Basic understanding of VFDs, flow and pressure transmitters, and automated control systems.

Use computer skills to troubleshoot wellfield systems and assist in control room operations

  • Must be able to work in varying weather conditions and occasionally perform physically demanding tasks.
  • Valid driver’s license required; ability to work rotating shifts as needed.

Core Competencies:

  • Safety-first mindset
  • Technical problem-solving
  • Strong communication and teamwork
  • Attention to detail
  • Reliability and self-motivation
  • Strong computer skills are an asset

Why Join Us:

Be part of a skilled operations team driving innovation in environmentally responsible in-situ resource recovery. You’ll gain hands-on experience across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines while supporting a critical phase of our production process.

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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