Mine Engineering Technician I, II

MINE ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I, II

POSITION OVERVIEW

Plan, schedule and implement the daily mine surveying activities at Silver Bell Mine.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Export designs from Mine planning software into Trimble Business Center into Trimble Data Collector for field work.

· Perform daily blast hole sampling.

· Assist in uploading pattern designs into the high precision drill systems.

· Surveys and establishes controls in and out of the pit.

· Assist in delineating ore/waste splits and staking controls in field.

· Establish elevation control at mining faces, haulage roads, and dump locations.

· Assist in layout waste dumps limits, haul roads, designs and maintain accurate progress maps.

· Assist Engineers with Monthly Close Surveys.

· Assist all departments on survey projects as needed.

· Assist in deployment of new surveying technologies.

· Drone piloting for surveying and imagery.

· Participate in the continuous improvement of practices and procedures in the Engineering Department.

· Responsible for executing, supporting, and enforcing the Company's Environmental, Health and Safety program as required by OIS policy, directives, and principles.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

· Maintain required training in environmental awareness.

· Maintain required training in safety and health awareness including MSHA requirements.

· Maintain survey supply of paint, sampling tags, stake-chasers, stakes, and flagging.

· Assist Geologist in field duties, exploration drilling, etc.

· Fill in and assist with engineering duties as needed.

· Enter and post data for monthly report.

· Wash and Maintain Trucks.

· Participate in and lead department safety meetings.

· Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Strong interpersonal skills in developing consensus building.

· Must have excellent computer skills with MS Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook.

· Working knowledge of Trimble-GPS equipment and software.

· Must be able to manage time effectively and set priorities.

· Requires the ability to manage multiple tasks.

· Must have valid driver’s license.

· Must be able to deal with high stress and the elements.

· Must be able to perform fieldwork, lift 50lbs, and walk over rough terrain, sit, stand, bend, climb stairs/ladders.

· Must be willing to work after scheduled shift.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· One (1) year of college or Technical School in a related field (preferred).

· One (1) year survey experience in mining or construction environment (preferred).

A core value of ASARCO LLC is “Safety First.” The Company is committed to help employees continuously improve their efforts to work in the most safe, inclusive, socially, and environmentally responsible manner practicable. Employee safety and health, both on and off the job, are critically important to the Company. Therefore, ASARCO LLC requires employees to have and effectively demonstrate good working knowledge of modern safety systems. Each employee will take prime responsibility for ensuring that s/he works within all required safety procedures and processes.

ASARCO LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

ASARCO LLC offers an excellent low-cost benefits package for medical/prescription/ dental/vision, disability coverage, life insurance and other optional coverage, and 401(k) plan with company match.