Metallurgical Technician

Technical Professionals Group•Hayden, AZ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a labor-focused role supporting Metallurgical Engineering staff. The primary responsibilities include performing investigatory and daily testing, monitoring inventory of concentrator mass consumables, and maintaining process monitoring equipment in the concentrator. The position is temporary, initially for 1-2 months with potential for month-to-month extension, but without guarantees.

Requirements

Must have a valid driver's license.
High school diploma or equivalent.
MS Office computer skills (Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook).
MSHA certification preferred and will be required to obtain during 1st or 1st 3 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

MSHA certification

Responsibilities

Prepare samples and complete basic sample analysis procedures following proper guidelines.
Maintain the x-ray on stream analyzers, including basic electrical and mechanical maintenance, system sampling, and calibration.
Maintain the on-stream sampling systems, including piping and vacuum pump systems.
Maintain the control x-ray spare parts inventory.
Monitor Concentrator reagents for daily usage.
Monitor and maintain thickener flocculent systems.
Monitor and maintain mine anti-scalant addition systems.
Perform weekly and monthly Concentrator mass consumables inventory, and 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.
Execute, support, and enforce the Company's Environmental, Health and Safety program as required by OIS policy, directives, and principles.
Take multiple directives and follow instructions with precision.
Manage time effectively and set priorities.
Manage multiple tasks.