Environmental Technician

Job Description

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 the owner of the Gibraltar copper/molybdenum mine in Canada and various other development projects.

Key Responsibilities:

The Environmental Technician is a safety sensitive position and is responsible for assisting the Environmental Department with various tasks that ensure permit compliance. This person completes the collection, recording, maintenance, interpretation, and presentation of sampling/monitoring data; performing routine environmental audits of facilities; timely preparation of reports; promotion of environmental policies and procedures; presenting environmental compliance training; and instrumentation maintenance and calibration.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Collect, preserve, and transport samples (water, soil, air) for analyses, adhering to appropriate sampling techniques and procedures.
• Conduct in-field (and limited laboratory) analyses on water samples in accordance with established procedures.
• Calibrate, operate, and maintain sampling and laboratory equipment and instruments in an accurate and appropriate manner.
• Maintain programs that monitor water quality, water use, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct periodic audits of facilities and operations to ensure environmentally protective practices are followed.
• Respond to potentially non-compliant conditions in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Maintain solid and hazardous waste management protocols.
• On occasion, meet with regulatory representatives during inspections, document any findings.
• Assist facility management and personnel with environmental compliance.
• Identify, develop, and promote pollution prevention, waste minimization, and recycling efforts including audits.
• Provide assistance to any emergency response involving environmental issues.
• Maintain the environmental department’s filing system.
• Reporting and report writing, environmental inspections and general laboratory work as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree related to environmental management preferred, or five years equivalent work experience with the completion of high school.
• Experience or extended education in chemistry and/or environmental regulations.
• A technical understanding of environmental sampling protocols and analytical methodology preferred. 
• Water quality sampling experience is a plus.

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written presentations.
• Able to analyze and accurately document work products in a comprehensive and timely manner.
• Ability to meet critical deadlines and manage priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Able to demonstrate discretion during job related decisions and in corporate relationships involving confidential subject matters and materials.
• Self-motivated, managing multiple projects and activities.
• Able to work effectively in both independent and team structures.

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.
• The work site is located in Florence, Arizona.
• 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.