Certified Journeyman Millwright

Taseko; McLeese Lake; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled individuals to join their team in a rewarding role focused on operational efficiency and safety. This position offers a chance to contribute to a leading North American copper producer, known for its commitment to sustainable practices and community engagement. With a focus on maintenance and safety, you'll work on essential equipment and help develop apprentices while enjoying competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. If you're passionate about mining and looking for a challenging yet fulfilling career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Vacation packages

Health and insurance benefits

Retirement Savings Plan

Qualifications

• Mining experience is advantageous for this role.
• Welding and fabricating experience are considered assets.

Responsibilities

• Meet production, maintenance, and safety goals.
• Perform preventative and breakdown maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Mining experience

Welding

Fabricating

Education

High School Diploma

Interprovincial trade qualifications in Millwrighting

Job description

With headquarters in Vancouver, Canada, Taseko Mines Limited is a leading North American copper producer focused on operational efficiency, low energy and GHG intensity, environmentally sound and socially responsible development, and maintaining healthy and safe workplaces and communities.

Company Assets and Projects

The company's foundational asset is the long-life, low-cost Gibraltar copper mine (87.5% owned) in south-central British Columbia, renowned for its operational excellence, environmental and safety awards. Gibraltar is the second-largest open-pit copper mine in Canada, with a workforce of over 700 employees. It produces approximately 130 million pounds of copper and 2.5 million pounds of molybdenum annually, with reserves exceeding 20 years of operation.

Taseko is also developing the Florence Copper Project in Arizona, a near-term copper producer with an outstanding energy, water, and GHG profile per unit of production. This 'in-situ copper recovery' project aims to significantly boost Taseko’s copper output, with final federal permits expected in 2022 and a production capacity of 85 million pounds of copper per year over a 20-year lifespan.

Additionally, the Yellowhead Project, acquired in 2019, is a large, long-life copper deposit located 150 km north of Kamloops, BC. The project is progressing through environmental assessments and technical studies to advance towards production.

Company Strategy and Hiring

Taseko’s strategy is to grow sustainably and profitably by developing high-quality, advanced-stage mineral assets. We are seeking qualified applicants interested in joining our team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Meet production, maintenance, and safety goals.
2. Perform preventative, predictive, and breakdown maintenance on equipment such as crushers, conveying systems, grinding mills, pumps, and piping.
3. Contribute to the development of apprentices and work collaboratively to achieve maintenance targets.

Professional Experience / Qualifications

1. Mining experience is advantageous.
2. Welding and fabricating experience are considered assets.

The Community

• Williams Lake, with a population of approximately 12,000, serves a larger community of about 25,000.
• Recreational sports leagues, extensive trail networks, lakes for outdoor activities, and nearby skiing venues are available.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license.
• Interprovincial trade qualifications in Millwrighting (Red Seal Certification).

Compensation

We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment with opportunities for career growth through development, education, and succession planning. Our benefits include competitive salaries, vacation packages, health and insurance benefits, and a Retirement Savings Plan. This position is unionized, with wages negotiated as per the Collective Agreement.