Description

Position at Florence Copper
Company Background and Culture:
Florence Copper is in the historic Copper Corridor of Arizona - a region steeped in copper mining history. 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.
Once operational, Florence Copper is expected to have the lowest energy and greenhouse gas-intensity ("GHG") of any copper producer in North America and will help reduce the United States' reliance on foreign producers for metal that is critical for the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Florence Copper LLC 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.florencecopper.com
Key Responsibilities:
•Responsible for supervision of Insitu Copper Recovery ("ISCR") facilities in accordance with Florence Copper's strategic and financial objectives.
•Responsible for meeting development, production and project rinsing goals
•Undertake operational readiness planning and engineering for new commercial ISCR facility.
•Development of operating procedures for new commercial ISCR facility.
•Supervise, direct, coach, train, and mentor the operations teams, including direct and indirect reports.
•Monitor, engage, and provide leadership supporting the site's health and safety programs.
•Manage plant activities ensuring they comply with relevant government regulations and permits.
•Manage, monitor, and ensure all site activities strictly follow the company's environmental policies.
•Assist with preparing material and manpower budgets. Monitor and control departmental expenditures to ensure that cost targets are achieved.
•Assist with providing timely reports on operational KPIs and the progress towards meeting and exceeding them.
•Proactively identify, manage, and work to resolve potential problems, work conflicts, and/or schedule challenges.
•Manage operational activities as necessary with a focus on accelerating rinsing operations.
•Establish a positive working relationship with other departments.
Education and Work Experience:
•10 years related experience in processing plant operations. Experience in copper processing including SX/EW preferred. Insitu mining experience a plus.
•Supervisory operations and maintenance experience, preferably in a senior role and management.
Skills and Competencies:
•Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering. Preferably Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, or other process engineering disciplines.
•Proficiency with basic Microsoft Office suite programs.
•Strong attention to detail.
•Strong team building and leadership skills combined with superior analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
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 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.
To apply go to: https://www.florencecopper.com/careers/current-opportunities