Core Technician I

Freeport McMoRan•Tucson, AZ

6d•$21 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career. Under general supervision, you perform sample processing, transportation, and storage activities while supporting departmental functions, projects, and programs through housekeeping and general operational tasks.

Requirements

At least two (2) years of experience performing duties of a Core Technician/Geological Technician
Basic knowledge of using a computer
Capable of using a measuring tape
Ability to follow directions and coordinate work with others
Ability to travel domestically up to 75% of the time
Good organizational skills
Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.
Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or GED
Demonstrated high level of attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel
Experience with SAP, EWS, ORAS, and/or CAS
Minimum 2 years of experience as a Core Technician I/Geology Technician; or minimum of 3 years of other similar/related experience

Responsibilities

Photograph core; split or saw core; weigh samples; manually handle and palletize material; load and unload core boxes; mark sampling intervals; and measure RQD, specific gravity, point load, and magnetic susceptibility.
Select geomechanical samples, wrap and mark them, capture data, and enter it into systems.
Purchase and track inventory and supplies; support administrative processes including project logging, barcoding, scanning, data entry, account administration, and service order/invoice management.
Support fleet, facilities, and asset maintenance programs; manage sample submittal and tracking; and support standard programs.
Coordinate Imago photography platforms, drill surveys, warehouse/storage, and transportation.
Assist with safety coordination, SOP creation, and administration of JRA/FLRA and safety meetings.
Perform general duties as required.