Foreman, Mill Operations

Gibraltar Mine; McLeese Lake; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching program

Health, dental & disability insurance

Vacation package

Job summary

Trekor Metals Limited, headquartered in Vancouver, BC, seeks a Milling Operations Supervisor to oversee day-to-day milling activities and ensure safe, efficient production across crushing, grinding, and flotation circuits. This role requires strong supervisory skills and experience in mining environments.

The position emphasizes maintaining a safe workplace, coordinating maintenance, and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years mining experience with crushing, grinding, flotation & dewatering; 3 years supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of SAG milling desirable; experience with SX-EW or maintenance is a plus.
• Familiarity with DCS and Expert System would be an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coordinate and control the safe and efficient operation of the milling process.
• Oversee operating crews in crushing circuits, concentrators, tailings storage, environmental ponds and water systems.
• Initiate and expedite work orders for on-shift maintenance and repair.
• Recommend changes to policies, personnel and equipment; foster safe, disciplined environment.
• Audit areas, conduct safety meetings and employee performance appraisals; approve timecards.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Milling processes knowledge

Safety focus

Team leadership

MS Word & Excel

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

5 years mining experience with crushing, grinding, flotation & dewatering; 3 years supervisory

Tools

DCS

Expert System

Job description

About Trekor

Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia (BC), Canada, Trekor Metals Limited (Trekor) is a leading North American copper producer with a robust development pipeline of minerals projects and properties in Canada and the United States.

Known for seeing opportunities where other mining companies do not, Trekor has a two-decade track record of delivering value for shareholders, employees, communities where we operate, and others — from acquiring the Gibraltar Mine in BC for a single dollar and building it into Canada's second-largest copper producer, to transforming Arizona’s Florence Copper into the world's first greenfield in-situ copper recovery operation.

Trekor goes Beyond Potential.

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.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years experience in a mining environment with crushing, grinding, flotation and dewatering, 3 years previous supervisory experience.

Skills & Competencies

• 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.

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 Trekor 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, 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 Trekor website at www.Trekormines.com/careers/.

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