Position Title
Engineer-In-Training, Tailings
Employment Type
Full-Time
Organization
Gibraltar Mine
Location
Williams Lake, BC
Reporting Relationship
Senior Engineer, Tailings
Salary Range
$92,100 to $115,200
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
[http://www.tasekomines.com].
Role Overview
We are looking for a Tailings Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to support our
commitment to safety and environmental compliance in tailings management. In
this role, you will provide technical support to Mill Operations, focusing on
safe and effective tailings deposition while adhering to established safety and
environmental procedures. You will assist in developing short-term deposition
plans and infrastructure requirements aligned with long-term strategies.Key
responsibilities include conducting monthly reconciliations of deposition plans,
collecting and maintaining tailings data, and producing regular reports. You
will also perform field quality control tests for geotechnical materials, track
costs associated with tailings activities, and assist with water management
calculations. Engaging in surveying and GPS fieldwork using RTK equipment and
drone photogrammetry, you will support infrastructure inspections and provide
project management coverage as needed. If you are a safety-conscious individual
with a passion for environmental stewardship, we invite you to apply for this
exciting opportunity
Core Responsibilities
- Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental
rules and procedures.
- Provide technical support and operational targets to Mill Operations as
needed to ensure the ongoing safe and effective deposition to meet our design
and storage requirements.
- Develop short term deposition plans, and infrastructure requirements that
align with Mill Operations long term deposition strategies.
- Conduct monthly reconciliation of deposition plans and ongoing mass balance
analyses to demonstrate deposition objectives.
- Collect and maintain tailings data and produce regular reports.
- Conducting field quality control tests for geotechnical materials as part of
dam construction.
- Track costs associated with tailings activities and manage critical parts
inventory.
- Assist with water management and water balance calculations related to
tailing and site wide water systems.
- Surveying and GPS field work, using RTK equipment and drone photogrammetry.
- Perform infrastructure inspections and generate maintenance reports and
orders.
- Provide project management coverage as needed.
Education & Experience
-
3 to 4 years operational, construction, or design work experience in the
mining industry specific to tailings storage facilities
-
Engineering degree in a Civil, Geotechnical, or a Mining related field.
-
Registered, or able to register, as a Professional Engineer with the
Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia or registered as an EIT with
progression plan to obtain Professional Engineer status within 1 year.
Skills & Competencies
- Able to work alone in an outdoor setting and in adverse weather conditions.
- Experience with GPS/survey applications is considered an asset.
- Ability to problem solve, communicate effectively and manage time.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Good knowledge of all MS office applications with the ability to perform
basic programming in Excel.
- Familiar with water balance software (HEC-HMS) or GIS software would be
considered an asset.
- Possess and maintain a valid 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 www.tasekomines.com/careers/
[http://www.tasekomines.com/careers/] or by sending your resume and cover letter
to jobs@gibraltarmine.com [jobs@gibraltarmine.com].
Taseko is an equal opportunity employer who encourages applications from
candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
