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Technician - Lab

Employer
Rio Tinto
Location
Salt Lake City, UT, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Mar 6, 2021

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Category
Technicians
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English

Job Details

Technician - Lab

  • A company with a world-class reputation for safety and performance
  • Fostering a collaborative team environment built on strong work ethics
  • Excellent opportunity to develop your career - Salt Lake City


About the role

We are looking for a Technician - Lab to assist in the day-to-day tasks of sample collection, preparation and analysis, as well as reporting analytical results which are a key component to the process, providing operations with critical information for optimizing the day-to-day operation.

This role is a great opportunity to work in a Lab technician role reporting to the Superintendent-Site Labs, you will be:
  • Contributing to a Zero Harm safety culture, free from incidents.
  • Collecting, Receiving and Processing Daily Plant Samples.
  • Analyzing and verifying sample results on a variety of sample matrices.
  • Operating mixers, vibratory screens, and other processing equipment.
  • Interpreting and adapting existing methods to improve efficiency, accuracy and quality.
  • Utilizing analytical methods and standard operating procedures to ensure data integrity, compliance and good laboratory practice.
  • Operating mobile equipment on plant property and on highway delivering to Central Lab.
  • Working with operations to provide timely results when special samples are needed.
  • Performing additional duties as assigned.


About you

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:
  • High School Diploma
  • Driver's license to allow sample delivery to Central Lab.
  • Understand and basic knowledge of processing techniques and equipment
  • Ability to understand and follow Standard Operating Procedures
  • Skilled in use of computer operations including Word, Excel, Access and the ability to learn laboratory specific protocols including custom software.


Where you will be working

Rio Tinto Kennecott is a fully integrated mining operation located just outside Salt Lake City, Utah, US. Kennecott is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rio Tinto. For more than 110 years, Kennecott has been mining and processing minerals from the rich orebody of the Bingham Canyon Mine. Kennecott is a strong economic driver and strives to be a valuable community partner through strategic partnerships, charitable giving and sustainable development practices.

About us

As pioneers in mining and metals, we produce materials essential to human progress.

Our long history is filled with firsts. We've developed some of the world's largest and best quality mines and operations, and our people work in around 35 countries across six continents. Aluminium and copper, diamonds, gold and industrial minerals, iron ore and uranium: our materials make up the world around us. You'll find them in smartphones, planes, cars, hospitals and throughout your home.

Creating an inclusive and diverse workforce

We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It's a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it's this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career.

Apply today if you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change.

Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Rio Tinto participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.uscis.gov/ for more information.

Company

We are curious and creative, ingenious and hard-working. We are pioneers – exploring the boundaries of everything we do. The materials we produce are essential to human progress, and we see that progress driven by our people. Working at Rio Tinto means touching people’s lives: from exploring new materials to finding ways to tackle climate change. 

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. And we want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. 

Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.

Company info
Website
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Rio Tinto
Telephone
+44 20 7781 2000
Location
6 St James's Square
London
London
SW1Y 4AD
Australia

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