Maintenance Technician

Company Background and Culture:

Florence Copper is in the historic Copper Corridor of Arizona – a region steeped in copper mining history. The project offers a unique opportunity to provide strong economic benefits to the community of Florence and the State of Arizona with minimal environmental impact using the in-situ copper recovery process. During its lifetime, Florence Copper is estimated to create close to 500 jobs for Pinal County and generate $3.4 billion in economic activity for the State of Arizona.

Florence Copper is expected to have the lowest energy and greenhouse gas-intensity (GHG) of any copper producer in North America and will reduce the United States’ reliance on foreign producers for a metal considered to be critical for the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Florence Copper is a wholly owned subsidiary of Taseko Mines Limited which is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Taseko is also the operator and 75% owner of the Gibraltar copper/molybdenum mine in Canada and various other development projects. For more information on Florence Copper and Taseko visit our website at www.tasekomines.com.

Key Responsibilities:

We are looking for a Maintenance Technician at our Florence, Arizona site. Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the Maintenance Tech occupies a safety sensitive position and is responsible for troubleshooting mechanical and equipment problems, repair, overhaul, and return to service.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

- Proficient in mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, welding, bearings, basic metallurgy (stress cracking, metal compatibility), plumbing, machine shop, blueprints, schematics, and mobile equipment.

- Install, repair, and maintain pumps, motors, and other equipment in an industrial setting.

- Repair, install, fabricate, rebuild, troubleshoot, and perform preventative maintenance on process equipment.

- Observe safety rules and procedures at all times. Operate assigned equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

- Perform equipment troubleshooting, pre-use checks, quality testing, and mechanical inspections.

- Make decisions based upon technical documents and mechanical knowledge.

- Work independently or as part of a team to complete tasks and projects.

- Assist other maintenance and/or operations employees as may be required.

- Complete Work Orders, order parts, and other maintenance documentation as required.

Education and Work Experience:

- 3+ years of mechanical/maintenance crafts experience to i.e., welder, boilermaker, machinist, facility maintenance or construction or a combination of education and experience. Maintenance experience at a SXEW, wellfield, or water treatment facilities is preferred.

- Demonstrated ability to read and understand instructions.

- Ability to work conscientiously with attention to detail.

- Able to work effectively in both independent and in team structures.

Skills and Competencies:

- Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, and Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, Internet highly desirable.

- Strong verbal and written communications skills.

- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage and prioritize several assignments at one time.

- Experience in collecting and entering data.

- Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and other technical documents.

- Willingness to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lifting heavy objects, climbing stairs/ladders, etc.

- Good interpersonal skills.

- Self-motivated, managing multiple projects and activities.

- Applicable safety (OSHA or MSHA) training/certificates.

Work Environment:

- This position will include some office work, but some work will be performed in all-weather conditions both outdoors, and in a plant setting.

- While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

- Must work in compliance with the Florence Copper (OSHA) site safety program.

- Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in the plant environment.