Wellfield Operator

Florence Copper; Florence (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Florence Copper seeks a Wellfield Operator to ensure safe, continuous in-situ recovery operations in Florence, AZ. You will monitor pumps, valves, meters, and pipelines, handle daily inspections, and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues within control systems.

You’ll collect samples, document data, and support field expansions while adhering to safety and regulatory procedures. Rotation shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Pumps & motors

Valves & instrumentation

PLC systems

Instrumentation controls

P&IDs & electrical schematics

Data logging & control room ops

Rotating shifts

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical diploma or associate degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Instrumentation Technology

Tools

PLC programming

VFDs knowledge

Job description

Position Overview 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.

Description Position at Florence Copper Job Description Job Title: Wellfield Operator Department: Wellfield Reports to: Wellfield Manager Location: Florence, AZ Position Overview 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.