Production Support & Development Technician I - Technology Center

Freeport McMoRan•Safford, AZ

2d•$21 - $28

About The Position

At Freeport-McMoRan, 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. Apply Today!  Located in southeastern Arizona, close to more than 4 million acres of national forest, employees and their families can connect with the great outdoors while fishing, rafting, hiking and more. Several educational institutions also are nearby, including a Northern Arizona University satellite campus, Eastern Arizona College, and the Gila Institute for Technology. DescriptionUnder close supervision, performs routine SX/EW and Leach testing functions. Duties include but are not limited to data collection, sample collection and preparation; mine site support and assist in the development and optimization of site processes.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
Ability to successfully work in a team environment
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.
Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
A valid driver's license is required
Work is in an outdoor, laboratory or mine setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear and see.
Occasionally may be required to lift, push, pull or maneuver moderately heavy objects (up to 40 pounds) during the course of the workday
Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required
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

High School Diploma or GED
Proficient in MS Excel to develop and maintain spreadsheets, reports and other documentation
SX/EW and Leaching experience
Mobile equipment experience, including overhead cranes
Experience with mathematic and/or numbers based tasks
Experience with chemical sample preparation and/or analysis
Ability to follow detailed, technical instructions, along with tedious or repetitive motions or tasks
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Ability and willingness to travel to mine sites with occasional overnight stay
Experience working in an ISO 9001/EMS 14001/OHSAS 18001 environment

Responsibilities

Assist in the collection of data and samples, which may include traveling to mine sites
Assist in preparation of samples for analysis using appropriate established techniques and methods
Assist in the installation and set-up of instruments and equipment
May assist in maintaining laboratory, field instrumentation and equipment
May enter data into spreadsheets/databases
Follow and understand MSHA and OSHA rules and regulations, Environmental rules and regulations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work area instructions
Participate in safety and environmental activities
Use plant and laboratory equipment correctly at all times
Perform housekeeping and other duties as required