Engineering Technician I

Freeport McMoRan•Bagdad, AZ

2d•$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. Our Bagdad operations in Arizona offers housing at a subsidized rate, a family-friendly atmosphere and numerous amenities including an aquatic center, golf course and fitness center. Located 100 miles northwest of Phoenix, Bagdad is home to the world's first commercial - scale concentrate leach processing facility, as well as one of the longest continuously operating solvent extraction/electrowinning plants in the world.

Requirements

One (1) year experience in an area or areas relevant to the assignment
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
Knowledge of sampling equipment, processes, methods and techniques
Able to conduct preventive maintenance on assigned equipment
Skilled in planning, prioritizing and scheduling daily work assignments
Skill in safely using, maintaining and repairing specialized equipment to complete assigned duties, including GIS/GPS mapping techniques
Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Knowledge of site processes, equipment and infrastructure
Able to use a variety of computer software applications, especially Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Obtain and deliver consistent and accurate samples to the assay laboratory in a timely manner.
Support drilling and sampling operations by coordinating closely with dispatch, drilling, and blasting teams to determine required sampling locations.
Obtain representative samples by following established SOPs, ensuring proper spacing, minimum sample weights, and accurate labeling.
Assist with quality control by collecting and labeling duplicate samples for identified locations.
Transport and deliver samples to the assay laboratory in a timely manner.
Perform entry-level analytical laboratory tasks to prepare samples or assist with routine chemical analysis and reporting.
Provide technical support to ore control and surveying staff as required.
Verify that sampling equipment is functional, operating properly, and cleaned after each use.
Perform other duties as required.