Leaching Technical Advisor

POSITION PURPOSE

Reporting to Superintendent Hydromet and Assay, the Leaching Technical Advisor is responsible but not limited to providing technical support for Leaching and the SX-EW Plant

As an employee of Pinto Valley Mine, the Leaching Technical Advisor will abide by all rules and regulations designed to create a safe workplace. They must wear the designated PPE in order to perform their duties and act in a manner that keeps them and their fellow employees safe. They must also report any workplace hazards to ensure corrective can be taken to prevent injury.

REPORTING TO:

Superintendent, Hydromet and Assay

COLLABORATING WITH (Key departments, External Groups):

Internal:

• Mine, Processing (including Crusher, Mill and SXEW), and Metallurgical Department

External:

• Business Services, Human Resources, HSE and

Contractor / Vendor Services (as required)

• Instrument Service Representatives and Engineers

PEOPLE REPORTING TO THIS POSITION (Name of Position):

Internal:

• None

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Leaching Technical Advisor will provide technical support to the leaching and the SX-EW Plant.
• Liaise with the Mine Department, Mine Planning, Geology, Maintenance, and SX-EW Personnel to ensure leach dumps are optimally utilized.
• Be familiar with the short and long range leach dump plans. Visit the dumps on a frequent basis to assure the plans are being followed.
• Monitor leach solution chemistry and recommend changes/improvements as needed.
• Monitor SX-EW operation parameters and recommend changes/improvements as necessary.
• Analyze data for trends and anomalies.
• Work with SX Supervision to enter work requests and follow up to maintain equipment availabilities.
• Provide vacation relief for Superintendent, Hydromet and Assay

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge

• A degree in Mining, Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering is preferred
• 1-3 years of previous mining experience

Key Competencies / Skills

• Valid U.S Driver's License.
• Able to speak, comprehend, read, and write English.
• Proficient in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SAP, etc.)
• Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate, and timely manner.
• Ability to work well with others and independently.
• Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear and see.
• Occasionally required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50-70 pounds) during course of workday.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, or manufacturing plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment required.
• Work is in a mine or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes, and airborne particles.