Production Engineer

Asarco • Kearny, AZ

2d

About The Position

The Production Engineer manages production and continuous improvement projects within the Leaching, Solvent Extraction (SX), and Electrowinning (EW) circuits of a large copper mine. The role focuses on optimizing operational efficiency, reducing costs, maintaining safe work practices, and developing the skills of the production team. The engineer provides technical support, analyzes production data, and collaborates with maintenance, metallurgy, and other departments to support effective operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering, chemical engineering, mining engineering, or a related field, or 5 years of experience in mining, leaching, SX, and EW processes.
• Demonstrated experience in project management and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of 5S principles and their implementation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in mining, leaching, SX, and EW processes within a large-scale mining operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage production-related projects, ensuring completion on time and within budget and scope.
• Identify, develop, and implement continuous improvement projects to enhance production rates, recoveries, and overall plant performance.
• Champion and maintain adherence to 5S principles in assigned areas.
• Analyze operational deficiencies, identify root causes, and develop improvement plans.
• Develop and deliver training programs for production personnel.
• Coordinate and drive productivity improvement initiatives across Leaching, SX, and EW processes.
• Identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities within the production circuits.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the production team.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret production data to monitor performance, identify trends, and support decision-making.
• Collaborate with maintenance, metallurgy, and other departments.
• Ensure activities comply with safety and environmental regulations and company policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time