Laboratory Technician I

Freeport McMoRan•Parshall, CO

3d•$21 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

At Climax Molybdenum, 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 Henderson mine and mill are an hour drive apart – separated by the Continental Divide and a 15-mile conveyor system (10 miles underground). The Henderson mine is an underground molybdenum mining operation located approximately 42 miles west of Denver and 10 miles west of Empire. It has been in operation since 1976 and today consists of a large block-cave, underground mining complex feeding a concentrator with a current capacity of approximately 32,000 metric tons per day. It can produce approximately 15 million pounds of molybdenum per year. The Henderson mill is located 15 miles west of the mine, between Dillon and Kremmling. Both sites are surrounded by US Forest Service land of the Arapaho National Forest, making it easy for our employees and their families to enjoy year-round hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing in the area. Explore the opportunity to advance your career at one of our sites – the Henderson mine or mill and live life at the top!

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

Associates related degree
Ability to collect samples from various plant locations
Ability to perform maintenance on sample systems in the plant including plumbing installations and unclogging of sample lines
Ability to communicate data to metallurgists and operators
Ability to perform repetitive daily tasks with a focus on quality for plant production
Ability to troubleshoot maintenance and laboratory analysis issues
Ability to input assay information into required databases

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