Senior Production Support & Development Technician - Technology Center

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Where You Will Work   

Located in southeastern Arizona, close to more than 4 million acres of national forest, employees and their families can connect with the great outdoors while fishing, rafting, hiking and more. Several educational institutions also are nearby, including a Northern Arizona University satellite campus, Eastern Arizona College, and the Gila Institute for Technology.   

Description

Under minimal supervision, performs routine and specialized SX/EW and Leach testing functions.  Duties include but are not limited to data collection, sample collection, preparation and data reporting; mine site support and assist in the development and optimization of site processes. May include team lead responsibilities.  

• Serve as Lead for various audits, inspections and site support projects, which may include traveling to mine sites
• May build bench scale experiments/monitor sample progression under direction of Project Manager or Supervisor or set up test plant or operational flow for sample preparation and analysis 
• Prepare samples for analysis and run tests using appropriate established techniques and methods
• Create new and/or modify existing SOP’s
• Set-up and maintain laboratory/field instrumentation and equipment; diagnose problems, calibrate and retest as appropriate; ensure lab has appropriate supplies for operation 
• Train and mentor other employees in all areas of SX/EW and Leach functions
• Participate in project planning and execution of project(s)
• Provide input and recommendations to Project Managers regarding testing 
• Operate mobile equipment, including but not limited to: forklifts, overhead crane, loaders, skid steers
• Enter data into spreadsheets/databases and report results to sites
• Compile, assign, track, ship and receive materials as required
• May serve as fill-in Supervisor
• Follow and understand MSHA/OSHA rules and regulations, Environmental rules and regulations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work area instructions
• Participate in safety and environmental activities
• Use plant and laboratory equipment correctly at all times
• Perform housekeeping and other duties as required 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

 

• Five (5) years of direct lab experience, OR
• Related Associate's degree, which includes four (4) years of related lab experience
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Expert knowledge of lab equipment, lab protocols and techniques appropriate to assigned areas
• Demonstrated ability to train others in particular area of lab/tasks
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions and to lead others with regard to proper safety application in all assignments
• Experience with mathematic and/or numbers based tasks
• Experience with chemical sample preparation and/or analysis
• Ability to follow detailed, technical instructions
• Experience with tedious or repetitive motions or tasks
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Ability and willingness to travel to mine sites with occasional overnight stay
• Experience working in an ISO 9001/EMS 14001/OHSAS 18001 environment

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

• High School diploma or GED
• Proficiency using MS Excel to develop and maintain spreadsheets, reports and other documentation
• Three (3) years SXEW operational experience
• Two (2) years CLP plant operational experience
• Three (3) years Analytical lab operational experience
• Three (3) years Team/Crew lead/mentor for production operation experience
• Mobile equipment experience, to include overhead crane

 

Criteria/Conditions  

• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
• Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
• A valid driver's license is required
• Ability to travel to mine sites with occasional overnight stay
• Work is in an outdoor, laboratory or mine setting, which may include exposure to e