Projects Engineer, Technical Services

Position Title

Projects Engineer, Technical Services

Employment Type

Full-Time

Organization

Gibraltar Mine

Location

Williams Lake, BC

Reporting Relationship

Senior Engineer, Projects

Salary Range

$102,700 to $128,300.

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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• Ensure compliance with Ministry of Mines and WorkSafeBC Safety Standards.
• Execute projects by offering project management services and liaising with engineering firms, suppliers, and contractors as necessary.
• Interact with all site departments to provide engineered solutions to address identified safety concerns in a timely fashion.
• Offer general engineering technical support to operations and maintenance departments for site equipment (mobile and milling).
• Act as a resource for multiple mechanical engineers working across roles including projects, fixed equipment reliability and mobile equipment reliability engineering
• Develop budgets, schedules, and plans for key projects.
• Conduct thorough reviews of internally and externally developed drawings.
• Create and maintain engineering documents, including drawings in SOLIDWORKS.
• Provide field engineering support for maintenance projects.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior and intermediate members of the Technical Services department.
• Support Technical Services and other engineering projects as needed.

• A degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical or other related Engineering field.

• Registered Professional Engineer or Engineer-In-Training with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) in good standing.
• 5-7 years of mechanical project management experience in an industrial setting.
• Knowledge, experience and / or exposure in any of the following areas would be considered an asset:
  • Steel fabrication techniques / methods.
  • Computer-assisted drawing programs (SolidWorks).
  • Basic understanding of structural engineering.
  • Project management.
  • Conducting field reviews in a complex industrial setting.
  • Base metals mineral processing and associated milling/mining equipment.
• Good working knowledge of all MS office applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Possess and maintain a valid Canadian driver's license.

• 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

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

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