Heavy Duty Mechanic

Position

Heavy Duty Mechanic (Certified Journeyman) 

Company

Gibraltar Mines Limited

Location

McLeese Lake, BC

Reporting Relationship

Foreman, Mine Maintenance

Hourly Wage

$50.98

Company Background and Culture

With headquarters in Vancouver, Canada, Taseko Mines Limited is a leading North American copper producer across a range of key dimensions: operational efficiency; low energy and GHG intensity, environmentally sound, socially responsible development; healthy and safe workplaces and communities.

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.

Taseko is also advancing the Florence Copper Project in Arizona – a near-term copper producer with an unparalleled energy, water and GHG profile per unit of production. Florence Copper is a unique 'in-situ copper recovery' project which,  once operating, will significantly increase Taseko's copper production.  Taseko expects to receive its final federal permit for the Florence Copper Project in 2022, after which construction will commence. The project will  have a production capacity of 85 million pounds of copper per year over a 20-year mine life.

The Yellowhead Project is a large, long-life copper project that Taseko added to its development portfolio in 2019. Located 150km north of Kamloops in the Thompson-Nicola region of BC, the Yellowhead deposit is similar to the Gibraltar deposit in size and grade. The Company is currently preparing to initiate the provincial and federal Environmental Assessment process for Yellowhead, while advancing technical and other work required to move the project towards production. 

Taseko's strategy is to sustainably and profitably grow the company through developing our pipeline of high-quality advanced-stage mineral assets. We are looking for qualified applicants who are interested in joining our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Strong focus on safety, the environment and contributing to a zero incident workplace.
• Meeting production and maintenance goals.
• Performing maintenance associated with open pit mining equipment.
• Contributing to the development of apprentices and working as part of a team to accomplish maintenance goals and targets.
• Supporting mechanical maintenance personnel in coordinating major overhauls of equipment.

Professional Experience / Qualifications

• Open pit mining maintenance experience relating to: large scale Bulldozers and support equipment, P&H Shovels & Drills and Komatsu Haul Trucks, Detroit Diesel engines, Cummins series engines and various medium and light duty support equipment as found in typical open pit mining.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license.
• Interprovincial trade qualifications in Heavy Dute Equipment Mechanics (Red Seal Certification).

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 Taseko, 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. In addition, our compensation benefit package includes competitive salaries and vacation packages, Health and Insurance benefit program, and Retirement Savings Plan. This position is unionized and is paid the negotiated wage as per the Collective Agreement in place.