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Wellfield Manager
Taseko Mines LimitedFlorence Copper, Arizona, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Dec 2024
About the role
Job Summary: The Wellfield Manager is responsible for overseeing the operations of the ISCR (In-Situ Copper Recovery) wellfield to meet production targets. This role involves managing manpower, capital construction, maintenance, and operational expenditures, while ensuring regulatory compliance and promoting a safe work culture. Key Responsibilities: Operational Management:
- Direct ISCR wellfield operations to achieve production targets.
- Develop and implement wellfield production strategies for both short-term and long-term goals.
- Report on key performance indicators, field activities, and production performance.
- Ensure team members understand their responsibilities and have the necessary resources.
- Promote and lead safety awareness and training efforts.
- Ensure operations comply with regulatory requirements.
- Provide leadership to wellfield staff, including engineers, hydrogeologists, geologists, maintenance, and operational personnel.
- Manage technical teams and support their development.
- Foster a positive working environment.
- Manage wellfield expenditures to optimize production unit costs and capital expenditures.
- Coordinate activities between teams, departments, and contractors to achieve development and production goals.
- Oversee contracted technical and construction services.
Minimum Qualifications & Education:
- Degree in Chemical Engineering, Hydrogeology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in ISR wellfield or hydrometallurgical operations.
- Over 10 years of supervisory and project management experience.
- Knowledge of ISCR wellfield operations, maintenance of wellfield systems, and copper porphyry leaching chemistry.
- Understanding of mine planning, water well design, and theory.
- Strong team leadership and supervisory skills.
- Strategic thinking and achievement orientation.
- Proficiency in project management and data analysis.
- In-depth knowledge of regulatory compliance and reporting.
- Experience in change management theory and practice.
- This position will include office work, but some work will be performed in all-weather conditions outdoors.
- While performing the 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’s site safety program.
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