Metallurgical Technician I

ASARCO•Hayden, AZ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

To support the Metallurgical Engineering staff to perform investigatory and daily testing, monitor the concentrator mass consumables inventory, and maintain process monitoring equipment in the concentrator.

Requirements

Must have High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Must have MS Office computer skills (Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Possess a current and valid driver’s license.
Good working knowledge of modern safety systems.
Take prime responsibility for ensuring that s/he works within all required safety procedures and processes.

Nice To Haves

Some college or technical school education preferred.
Prior concentrator experience desirable.

Responsibilities

Prepare samples and complete basic sample analysis procedures following proper guidelines.
Maintain the x-ray on stream analyzers to include basic electrical maintenance, mechanical maintenance, as well as system sampling and calibration.
Maintain the on-stream sampling systems to include piping and vacuum pump system.
Maintain the control x-ray spare parts inventory.
Monitor and prepare Concentrator reagents for daily usage.
Monitor and maintain thickener flocculent systems.
Monitor and maintain the Ray Complex anti-scaling addition systems.
Perform weekly and monthly Concentrator mass consumables inventory, order required inventory. Interface with purchasing to ensure proper delivery and assist in delivery unloading upon delivery.
Test, analyze and report on proposed procedural and reagent changes by standard laboratory tests.
Perform daily screen analyses.
Test, analyze and report on Concentrator performance by standard laboratory test.
Maintain proper reagent identification according to MSHA standards.
Use a wide range of laboratory crushing, grinding, screening, flotation, etc., mineral processing equipment, as well as the analytical devices used to measure results.
Take multiple directives and follow instructions with precision.
Manage time effectively and set priorities.
Manage multiple tasks.
Receive training or instruction in Environmental Awareness.
Receive training or instruction in Safety & Health awareness including completion of the appropriate OSHA/MSHA training.