Senior Metallurgist

Position Title

Senior Metallurgist

Employment Type

Full-Time

Organization

Gibraltar Mine

Location

Williams Lake, BC

Reporting Relationship

Chief Metallurgist

Salary Range

$121,000 to $151,300

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.

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Role Overview

The role is to provide leadership, guildance and expertise in several major areas, including Metallurgical Control, Risk Assessment/Prevention and Troubleshooting of the process (in close cooperation with Operations), organic and reformative improvement of the process (proposing, test and implementations of new improvements ranging from new reagents and process regimes to new types of equipment or equipment modifications), metal balance, EITs training and education, providing expertise and leadership in cooperative interdepartmental projects (incl Environment, Mine, Geology etc).

Core Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with Ministry of Mines and WCB Safety Standards.
• Identify, plan, and execute process improvement projects focused on improving mill throughput, metal recovery and concentrate grade.
• Act as a process resource for technical services engineering personnel.
• Assist in the development and deployment of advanced analytics for mill processes.
• Provide technical expertise to process control personnel in the implementation of advanced process control, in coordination with mill operations and metallurgy.
• Implement advanced instrumentation projects in the mill.
• Provide leadership and expertise in preparation of month end metal balance reports
• Act as the technical services representative for mine to mill coordination activities.
• Provide metallurgical support to mill department on selected projects.
• Act as a role model and support the growth and professional development of EITs.

Education & Experience

• A degree in Metallurgical, Mineral Processing, Chemical or a related Engineering field.
• Professional Engineer Designation (P.Eng) registered with or eligible to transfer to EGBC.
• At least 10 years of experience in process engineering in a variety of roles (operations, design, consulting etc.)
• Minimum of 5 years site experience with mineral processing operations.

Skills & Competencies

• Experience leading and developing diverse project teams.
• Familiarity with Microsoft office suite of software, custom analytical equipment software.
• Advanced analytical, problem solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and relationship management skills.
• Experience with identification, planning and execution of process improvement projects.
• Preferred: experience with advanced process modelling software (i.e. JKSimMet would be an asset)
• Preferred: Experience with Emerson DeltaV DCS and dataPARC process data management systems would be an asset.
• Preferred: Possess and maintain a valid Canadian Driver's License.

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 or by sending your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. 

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