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 looking for a Metallurgical Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to join the Technical Services Metallurgy group in providing support to the Mill Operations department. Key responsibilities will include collecting samples, conducting lab testing, consumables monitoring, and daily/monthly reporting.

For the selected candidate this will be a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in mineral processing (grinding, flotation, solvent extraction) and project management, while working closely with experienced professionals.

Core Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day metallurgical performance of the plant and being involved in optimizing the SAG/Ball mills and copper/molybdenum flotation circuits.
• Development of operational guidelines, providing technical information and training for Operations.
• Development and execution of mill operational projects.
• Preparation and publishing of daily and monthly metallurgical reports.
• Monitoring Mill consumables (reagents, steel).
• Investigation of process issues and development of solutions to optimize efficiency.

Education & Experience

• 0 - 3 years of base metal mineral processing experience.
• A degree in Metallurgical, Mineral Processing, Chemical or other related Engineering field and enrolled (or eligible to enroll) as an EIT with EGBC.

Skills & Competencies

• Experience with most/all of crushing, grinding, flotation, dewatering, solvent extraction and electrowinning processes is an asset.
• Experience with metallurgical test programs (laboratory and/or plant scale) is an asset.
• Good working knowledge of all MS office applications with the ability to perform basic programming in Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Driver’s license valid in Canada.

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 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 include 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/.

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