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Metallurgical Technician

Employer
ASARCO LLC
Location
Kearny , AZ , US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Feb 19, 2022

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Category
Mill & Metallurgy, Technicians
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English

Job Details

To support the Processing Division's Metallurgical Group in safely unloading acid and CSO for Ray's Leaching Operations and correctly reporting and ordering. Upon successful completion of training, the ideal candidate will be able to operate the Station solely in a safely repeatable manner.

RAY MINE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Safely unload acid as required by SX-EW Dept by following established rules and procedures
  • Know how to report storage tank levels, create BOL's, and maintain acid inventory
  • Adhere to safety protocol with respect to working with acid
  • Adhere to safety protocol with respect to working with railroad crews.
  • Be able to use computer system to track levels, loading rate, etc.
  • Must be willing to take on duties as described by SX-EW or Met Lab Departments.

To Support the Hayden Complex Operations in safely unloading acid for storage and delivery to Silverbell Mine for their leaching operations. Upon successful completion of training, the candidate will be able to operate the station solely in a safe manner.

HAYDEN COMPLEX ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Safely Unload Acid Tankers as required to maintain storage inventory
  • Facilitate and help acid loading by truckers going to Silverbell
  • Be able to perform acid inventory for the Hayden Site
  • Adhere to safety protocol with respect to working with railroad crews.
  • Adhere to safety protocol with respect to working with acid.
  • Must be willing to take on duties to help with Hayden Care and Maintenance.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: A wide range of laboratory crushing, grinding, screening, flotation, etc., mineral processing equipment, as well as the analytical devices used to measure results. Computers.

MATERIALS USED: Water and air hoses, hand tools, rags, cleaning solvent, gasket material, rubber, iron, steel, aluminum, and water.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Must be able to work alone in a precise, repeatable, safe fashion, and yet communicate excellently with operations, Supervision, Traffic, and the Railroad
  • Ability to prepare samples and complete basic sample analysis procedures following proper guidelines
  • Must dependably work an Evening/Night shift schedule, typically 4 days on/ 4 days off
  • 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.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • Must have High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
  • One year of work related experience in Acid Loading/Unloading
  • Interest in math and science a plus.

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. The Hayden Concentrator is located 81 miles southeast of Phoenix and 55 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.

Company

ASARCO (American Smelting and Refining Company), is a subsidiary of Grupo México, is an integrated copper mining, smelting and refining company with approximately 1,500 employees. The company operates three mines, associated mills and smelter in Arizona and a refinery complex in Texas, which includes plants that produce copper cathode & rod. It is ASARCO’s mission to become a globally competitive, low cost, high quality metals producer, with the goal of continuously improving performance, investing in our employees, providing solid returns to our shareholders and positively impacting the communities in which we operate.

Company info
Website
Telephone
(520) 431-1053
Location
1365 W. Pima Mine Road
Sahuarita
AZ
85629
United States

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