Laboratory Technician II - Metallurgy

Freeport-McMoRan is a leading international mining company with headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. We operate large, long-lived, geographically diverse assets with significant proven and probable reserves of copper, gold, and molybdenum. The company has a dynamic portfolio of operating, expansion and growth projects in the copper industry. Freeport-McMoRan is one of the world’s largest publicly traded copper producers, the world’s largest producer of molybdenum and a significant gold producer. We have a long and successful history of conducting our business in a safe, highly efficient and socially-responsible manner.

 

We have the assets, the talent, the drive and the financial strength to provide attractive and rewarding careers of our employees. We encourage you to take the time to explore the opportunity to advance your career at Freeport-McMoRan.

Description

  Under general supervision, performs routine and non-routine chemical and/or metallurgical analytical tasks at assigned site.  

• Prepare samples for analysis/run tests using appropriate techniques and perform sample preparation for quality control program
• Perform routine chemical and/or metallurgical analysis and reporting
• Provide operation diagnostics and adjustments for tests and analytical equipment
• Maintain laboratory instrumentation and equipment; diagnose problems, calibrate and retest as appropriate; ensure lab has appropriate supplies for operation; in some locations may act as Weigh Master to receive and ship materials in SAP
• May compile, assign, and track received materials to smelter in limited locations
• Assist in laboratory personnel training
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

 

• One (1) year of direct lab experience OR
• Associate's related degree which includes six (6) months of related lab experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of lab equipment, lab protocols and techniques appropriate to assigned areas
• Demonstrated ability to train others in particular area of lab
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• High School diploma or GED
• Experience working in an ISO 9001/EMS14001/OHSAS 18001 environment
• Proficient in MS Excel to develop/maintain spreadsheets, reports, and other documentation
• Experience with mechanical, maintenance, and troubleshooting of lab equipment
• Experience with Atterberg testing and the ability to work with chemicals
• Leaching, mineral processing, and soil related laboratory related experience
• Experience working in a leaching lab with hydrology testing of leach samples
• Experience with triaxial equipment, sample preparation for metallurgical testing
• The ability to lift 40lbs on a daily basis
• Experience with inventory management and data analysis

 

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
• Work is in a mine or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear and see
• Occasionally may be required to lift, push, pull or maneuver moderately heavy objects (up to 40 pounds) during the course of the workday
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing

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