Position Title:  Metallurgical Technician                                             

Reports to:       General Supervisor, Metallurgy                                  

POSITION OVERVIEW

To support the Metallurgical Engineering staff to perform investigatory and daily testing, monitor the concentrator mass consumables inventory, and maintain process monitoring equipment in the concentrator.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

·         Ability to prepare samples and complete basic sample analysis procedures following proper guidelines.

·         Maintain the x-ray on stream analyzers to include basic electrical maintenance, mechanical maintenance, as well as system sampling and calibration.

·         Maintain the on stream sampling systems to include piping and vacuum pump system.

·         Maintain the control x-ray spare parts inventory.

·         Monitor Concentrator reagents for daily usage.

·         Monitor and maintain thickener flocculent systems.

·         Monitor and maintain the Ray Complex antiscalant addition systems.

·         Perform weekly and monthly Concentrator mass consumables inventory, order required inventory. Interface with purchasing to ensure proper delivery and assist in delivery unloading upon delivery.

·         Test, analyze and report on proposed procedural and reagent changes by standard laboratory tests.

·         Perform daily screen analyses

·         Test, analyze and report on Concentrator performance by standard laboratory test.

·         Maintain proper reagent identification according to MSHA standards.

·         Use a wide range of laboratory crushing, grinding, screening, flotation, etc., mineral processing equipment, as well as the analytical devices used to measure results

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

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

·         Must be able to take multiple directives and follow instructions with precision.

·         Must have MS Office computer skills (Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook).

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

·         Requires the ability to manage multiple tasks.

·         Must have a valid driver’s license.

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY

·         The job requires training or instruction in Environmental Awareness.

·         This job requires training or instruction in Safety & Health awareness including completion of the appropriate OSHA/MSHA training.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

·         Must have High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

·         Some college or technical school education preferred

·         Prior concentrator experience desirable

A core value of ASARCO LLC is “Safety First.” The Company is committed to helping 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 a 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.

The Ray mine is located 64 miles southeast of Phoenix and 70 miles northeast of Tucson. We have a robust carpool / vanpool program and encourage employees to participate. Employees save more than 50% of their commuting costs while reading, sleeping, or just enjoying the view.