Scheduler, Mine Maintenance

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.

Role Overview

A Mine Maintenance Scheduler plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability and availability of mining equipment by developing, coordinating, and optimizing maintenance schedules. Their primary responsibility is to create short-term and long-term maintenance plans that align with operational demands while minimizing equipment downtime and production interruptions. They work closely with maintenance supervisors, planners, and operations teams to prioritize work orders, allocate resources effectively, and ensure that parts, labor, and tools are available when needed. Using tools such as Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (4Site) and Microsoft 365, the scheduler tracks maintenance activities, monitors compliance with schedules, and updates plans based on equipment performance and changing site conditions. They also play a key role in shutdown and turnaround planning, coordinating with multiple departments to execute critical maintenance activities efficiently. Overall, the scheduler ensures that maintenance is performed safely, on time, and with minimal impact on mining operations

Core Responsibilities

• Chair weekly scheduling meeting with all stakeholders.
• Responsible for priority scheduling and a rolling four-week maintenance plan.
• Manage capacity resource requirements for the four-week rolling maintenance plan.
• Develop and print completed work packages for the teams.
• Effective utilization of the 4SITE Maintenance Management System within the area of responsibility.
• Compile, update and distribute backlog reports.
• Review and prioritize maintenance work request with other team members.
• Complete appropriate paper work and entries into 4SITE as required daily
• Coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Ensure work orders are complete, properly scoped, and resourced.
• Plan maintenance in a way that minimizes disruption to production.
• Demonstrate awareness and commitment to health, environment and community.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Skills & Competencies

• Strong customer focus.
• Ability to function as part of a multi-functional team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Excel, Word, CMMS, and Strong MS Project skills.
• Previous experience in a heavy industrial environment would be advantageous.

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/ or by sending your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. 

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