Position Title
Certified Journeyman Millwright
Employment Type
Full-Time
Organization
Gibraltar Mine
Location
Williams Lake, BC
Reporting Relationship
Foreman, Mill Maintenance
Salary Range
$55.67 per hour
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.
Millwrights at Gibraltar, under the supervision of the Maintenance Foreman, are responsible for the repair and maintenance of a wide variety of equipment ranging from crushing operations through to the tailings systems. This work is carried out through preventative, corrective, and shutdown maintenance activities. The millwrights work closely as part of a multidisciplinary maintenance team alongside electricians, pipefitters, and welders to ensure equipment is maintained safely, efficiently, and with minimal impact to operations. Maintenance coverage is provided by two crews working 12-hour shifts on a 5/4, 4/5, 5/5 rotating schedule, covering both days and nights.
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Meet production, maintenance and safety goals and objectives.
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Perform preventative, predictive & breakdown maintenance associated with operations equipment including, but not limited to, crushers, conveying systems, grinding mills, pumps & piping systems.
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Contribute to the development of apprentices and working as part of a team to accomplish maintenance goals and targets.
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High School Diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license.
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Interprovincial trade qualifications in Millwrighting (Red Seal Certification).
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Mining experience is considered an asset.
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Welding and fabricating experience will be considered an asset.
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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
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Adult recreational leagues for many popular sports including hockey, soccer, and softball
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A fantastic trail network for mountain biking, walking, and hiking
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Dozens of nearby lakes for fishing, paddling, and camping opportunities
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Close by cross country and downhill skiing venues
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 includes competitive salaries and vacation packages, health, dental, and disability insurance benefits, and an RRSP matching program.
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.
