POSITION OVERVIEW

Directs and coordinates activities concerning the Leaching Operation, Solvent Extraction Plant and Electrowinning Tankhouse (LSXEW).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinate/implement/oversee all operations requirements and/or modifications to the operations plan as requested by upper management.
• Maintain technical awareness of competitive technology and new developments and evaluate possible application to research and operating activities.
• Assemble data and prepare daily/weekly/monthly reports for operating information/environmental status/safety issues.
• Oversee and direct all personnel activities, including employee counseling, discipline, and absenteeism for the LSXEW.
• Supervise and direct the Senior Supervisors, Metallurgical Technicians and QC Supervisor in their daily activities.
• Analyze complex problems involving knowledge of engineering, metallurgy, physics and chemistry, and interpret results and recommend action.
• Communicate with the LSXEW Manager concerning metallurgical testing and operating practices that have the potential to increase production and decrease costs.
• Assemble data and prepare forecasts for production for leaching, acid unloading and SX-EW.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge and experience with copper dump leaching, and SX-EW unit operations.
• Ability to analyze and understand statistical metallurgical data, background in statistics a plus.
• Computer fluency a must.
• Applicant must have good communications skills (oral and written).
• Must be able to manage time effectively and set priorities.
• Requires the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Must be proficient with MS Windows, MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 2-5 years supervisory experience in a similar metallurgical/mining environment.

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.

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 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 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.