Foreman, Mill Operations
Florence Copper
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Williams Lake, BC
Contract type: Full time
Position Title
Foreman, Mill Operations
Employment Type
Full-Time
Organization
Gibraltar Mine
Location
Williams Lake, BC
Reporting Relationship
Senior Foreman, Mill Operations
Salary Range
$99,700 to $124,600
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.
Role Overview
Supervise, coordinate and control the safe and efficient operation of the day to day milling process.
Core Responsibilities
At all Taseko locations, we pride ourselves on offering a challenging and rewarding work environment. Our employees have the opportunity for career and professional growth through development, education, and succession planning programs.
Additionally, our compensation & 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 at www.tasekomines.com/careers/ or by sending your resume and cover letter to [email protected].
Taseko is an equal opportunity employer who encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
Foreman, Mill Operations
Employment Type
Full-Time
Organization
Gibraltar Mine
Location
Williams Lake, BC
Reporting Relationship
Senior Foreman, Mill Operations
Salary Range
$99,700 to $124,600
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.
Role Overview
Supervise, coordinate and control the safe and efficient operation of the day to day milling process.
Core Responsibilities
- Supervising the operating crews in the primary crushing circuits, the copper and molybdenum concentrators, tailings storage facility, environmental ponds, and water systems.
- Initiating and expediting work orders for on-shift maintenance and repair.
- 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 as required.
- Approving timecards, carrying-out planned job evaluations and area audit inspections, conducting safety meetings and employee performance appraisals.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 5 years experience in a mining environment with (crushing, grinding, flotation and dewatering), 3 years previous supervisory experience.
- Knowledge or experience with SAG milling would be desirable and previous experience with an SX-EW operation and/or in maintenance would be an asset.
- 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.
- 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
At all Taseko locations, we pride ourselves on offering a challenging and rewarding work environment. Our employees have the opportunity for career and professional growth through development, education, and succession planning programs.
Additionally, our compensation & 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 at www.tasekomines.com/careers/ or by sending your resume and cover letter to [email protected].
Taseko is an equal opportunity employer who encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
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