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Job Description

Company Background and Culture:

Florence Copper is in the historic Copper Corridor of Arizona – a region steeped in copper mining history. The project offers a unique opportunity to provide strong economic benefits to the community of Florence and the State of Arizona with minimal environmental impact using the in-situ copper recovery process.  During its lifetime, Florence Copper is estimated to create close to 500 jobs for Pinal County and generate $3.4 billion in economic activity for the State of Arizona.

Florence Copper is expected to have the lowest energy and greenhouse gas-intensity (GHG) of any copper producer in North America and will reduce the United States’ reliance on foreign producers for a metal considered to be critical for the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Florence Copper is a wholly owned subsidiary of Taseko Mines Limited which is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.  Taseko is also the operator and the owner of the Gibraltar copper/molybdenum mine in Canada and various other development projects.

Are you a hands-on problem solver who thrives in the field? Florence Copper is seeking a Wellfield Maintenance Technician to bring their mechanical know-how and safety-first mindset to our dynamic operations. This role is vital in keeping our wellfield running smoothly — troubleshooting, repairing, and returning essential equipment back to peak performance.

Key Responsibilities:
We are looking for a Supervisor for Pond Operations.
Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent , the Pond Supervisor occupies a safety sensitive position and is responsible for all aspects of day to day operational and maintenance activities for their crew.

Specific Responsibilities Include:
•    Supervise the maintenance and cleaning work associated with the operations of the ponds.  
•    Supervise the removal, cleaning, and reinstallation of evaporation equipment with the goal of minimizing down time. 
•    Responsible for daily shift reports, team member time reporting, and pond inspection forms.
•    Assist with inventory and procurement of spare parts and supplies as necessary.
•    Meet and exceed pond maintenance plans and schedule.
•    Provide coaching and feedback as needed to team members.
•    This is a working supervisor position meaning that the successful candidate will participate in all daily pond operations and evaporators maintenance duties.
•    Related duties as required.
Education and Work Experience:
•    Experience with Pond Maintenance Operations and Pit Boss cleaning operations.
•    Previous supervisory or lead experience is preferred.
•    Experience working in a safety first focused environment.

Skills and Competencies:
•    Skilled in maintaining awareness of occupational hazards and reinforcing best safety practices.
•    Able to effectively manage time, set priorities to manage multiple tasks and meet critical deadlines.
•    Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems.
•    Proficient with Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 

Work Environment:
•    This position will include some office work, but most work will be performed in all-weather conditions outdoors.
•    While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, and lift up to 50 pounds.
•    Must work in compliance with the Florence Copper (OSHA) site safety program.
•    Personal protective equipment is required when performing work.