Planner, Mill Maintenance

Gibraltar Mine; McLeese Lake; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

A copper mining operation in British Columbia is seeking a Planner for Mill Maintenance. This role focuses on optimizing equipment reliability and minimizing downtime through proactive planning and coordination. Candidates should have a high school diploma, and preferably be a certified journeyman tradesperson with relevant skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

RRSP matching program

Competitive salaries

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and proactive with experience in maintenance planning.
• Understanding of fixed plant equipment and conveying systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of BC Health, Safety & Reclamation Code.

Responsibilities

• Optimize equipment reliability and minimize unplanned downtime.
• Develop job plans and coordinate with operations and maintenance technicians.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and OHSC regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Journeyman tradesperson

EIT with heavy industry experience

Tools

Computerized materials management system

Job description

Job Details

Title: Planner, Mill Maintenance

Employment Type: Full-Time

Organization: Gibraltar Mine

Location: Williams Lake, BC

Reporting Relationship: Senior Planner

Salary Range: $92,100 to $115,200

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

We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Mill Maintenance Planner to join our team and play a key role in optimizing equipment reliability, minimizing unplanned downtime, and ensuring the safe and efficient execution of maintenance activities. The Maintenance Planner is responsible for developing job plans, identifying required resources, and coordinating with operations, maintenance technicians, and schedulers to ensure all work is effectively planned and ready for execution.

This role is critical to shifting our maintenance culture from reactive to planned, and ensuring high asset availability across the mill.

Core Responsibilities

• Maintenance planning and analysis in accordance with the company maintenance process standards.
• Communication and coordination of the daily and weekly maintenance schedules.
• Reporting key maintenance performance indicators.
• Ensure the accuracy of the data for the computerized maintenance management system.
• Creating work orders.
• Development of standard job plans.
• Effectively manage work order backlog.
• Work closely with operational department, maintenance personnel and planners.
• Ensure all work is performed in a safe manner and that all work areas maintain or exceed all OHSC standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of Gibraltar Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Work with the Technical Services Department to help analyze, identify and develop remedial actions for equipment issues.
• Attend daily 8:00 planning meeting with updates and daily objectives.
• Effective use of the yearly maintenance budget and strong awareness of cost controls.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma of equivalent.
• Preferably a Certified Journeyman tradesperson familiar with fixed plant equipment and conveying systems with training in planning systems and processes.
• Consideration for EIT with heavy industry experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong interpersonal, communication, problem solving skills, and organizational skills.
• Computer skills to include proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience at a production mining operation would be an asset.
• Working knowledge of BC Health, Safety & Reclamation Code.
• Experience with a computerized materials management system would be an asset.

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 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 [e-mail].

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