Metallurgical Technician

Technical Professionals Group•Hayden, AZ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a labor-focused role supporting Metallurgical Engineering staff. The technician will perform investigatory and daily testing, monitor the concentrator mass consumables inventory, and maintain process monitoring equipment in the concentrator. The position is initially for 1-2 months with potential for month-to-month extension, but no guarantees.

Requirements

Must have a valid driver's license.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Safety Sensitive position requiring all persons assigned to activity be drug free.
MSHA certification preferred and will be required to obtain during 1st or 1st 3 days of employment.
Responsible for executing, supporting, and enforcing the Company's Environmental, Health and Safety program as required by OIS policy, directives, and principles.
Must be able to take multiple directives and follow instructions with precision.
Must have MS Office computer skills (Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Must be able to manage time effectively and set priorities.
Requires the ability to manage multiple tasks.
Must have a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

MSHA certification preferred

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, and 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.
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.