Core Technician I

Freeport McMoRanClimax, KS
$21 - $29Onsite

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.

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
  • 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 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
  • 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

Benefits

  • Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
  • Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
  • Tuition assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle
  • Internal progression opportunities
  • $1,450 monthly housing allowance
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