Laboratory Technician I - Analytical Department

Freeport McMoRan•Tucson, AZ

9d•$21 - $28•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 Technology Center is home to a team of globally recognized engineers and scientists who provide innovative mining, processing and environmental solutions to our operations throughout the world. Our employees make use of state-of-the-art laboratories and test facilities, including a fully automated analytical lab – the first of its kind in the Americas. Employees provide direct support in a variety of areas: mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, analytical chemistry, mineralogy, process economics, mining and geology.

Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of math, chemistry and/or computer skills appropriate to the assignment
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
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

Experience (6 months +) in mineralogical or testing laboratory
Familiarity with digestion and leaching test
High School diploma, GED or AA Degree
Experience with mathematic and/or numbers based tasks
Experience with chemical sample preparation and/or laboratory analytical equipment
Ability to follow detailed, technical instructions
Experience with tedious or repetitive motions or tasks
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Strong proficiency using MS Excel to develop and maintain spreadsheets reports, and other documentation

Responsibilities

Perform routine and non-routine chemical and/or metallurgical analytical tasks at assigned site.
May collect samples which could include collection from rail cars or trucks in some locations
Prepare samples for analysis using established tests and techniques.
Assists with/performs routine chemical and/or metallurgical analysis and reporting.
Maintain laboratory instrumentation and equipment
Perform other duties as required