Core Technician I

Freeport-McMoRan•Leadville, CO

5d•$21 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, duties include the process, transport and storage of sample material; and the performance of housekeeping and other general tasks in support of departmental driven functions, projects and programs. Photograph core Manual handling and transport of sample material (core, pulps) between processing areas and storage Palletize core Load and unload core boxes Split and/or saw core Weigh samples Mark sampling intervals Measure RQD, specific gravity, and point load Generate/place bar codes and scan for dispatch to the lab Prepare samples for analysis using appropriate techniques Perform sample preparation for quality control program Select Geomechanical samples (uniaxial, direct shear); wrap and mark samples; capture Geomechanical data and enter it into forms/spreadsheets/databases Validation of daily drill progress including Driller’s Daily Log entry and capture Assist with department administrative functions and processes Perform other duties as required

Requirements

Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
Work is performed in a mine or manufacturing plant which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear and see
Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy to heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the course of the workday
Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or 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 as required
Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as per applicable State Laws
Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
Candidates must pass all 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
At least one (1) year of experience in an area or areas relevant to the assignment

Responsibilities

Photograph core
Manual handling and transport of sample material (core, pulps) between processing areas and storage
Palletize core
Load and unload core boxes
Split and/or saw core
Weigh samples
Mark sampling intervals
Measure RQD, specific gravity, and point load
Generate/place bar codes and scan for dispatch to the lab
Prepare samples for analysis using appropriate techniques
Perform sample preparation for quality control program
Select Geomechanical samples (uniaxial, direct shear); wrap and mark samples; capture Geomechanical data and enter it into forms/spreadsheets/databases
Validation of daily drill progress including Driller’s Daily Log entry and capture
Assist with department administrative functions and processes
Perform other duties as required