Engineering Technician I
Freeport-McMoRan
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Bagdad • Arizona • United States
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Salary
💰 $21 - $28 per hour
Job Level
About the role
- Under general supervision, work with other Technicians at mine site to obtain and deliver consistent and accurate samples to the assay laboratory in a timely manner.
- Assemble data and assist with problem-solving requiring basic theories and Engineering fundamentals.
- Identify which drill holes require sampling from the Drill Pattern.
- Must work closely and coordinate work schedule with dispatch and/or drilling and blasting.
- Obtain representative samples following the appropriate SOP's.
- Ensure that samples are obtained from equally spaced locations within the drill hole, that the minimum sample weight is obtained, that samples are correctly labeled, etc.
- Assist with quality control; for those sample locations that are identified as locations for duplicate samples, repeat the sampling process on the same blast hole.
- Ensure that the duplicate samples are correctly labeled and that both the original and the duplicate are identified accordingly for laboratory staff.
- Transport and deliver all samples to the assay laboratory, in a timely manner.
- May perform entry level analytical laboratory tasks to prepare samples for analysis, or assist with routine chemical analysis and reporting tasks.
- May provide technical support to ore control and surveying staff, as required.
- Responsible for verifying that equipment is functional and operating properly.
- Ensure that all sampling equipment is cleaned after each sample has been taken.
- Perform other duties as required.
Requirements
- One (1) year of experience in an Engineering or technical area relevant to the assignment
- Knowledge of specialized equipment, methods and techniques appropriate to assignment, including GIS/GPS mapping techniques
- Skill in safely using, maintaining and repairing specialized equipment to complete assigned projects
- Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
- Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
- High School diploma or GED
Benefits
- Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
- Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
- Tuition assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle
- Internal progression opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
sampling techniquesquality controlanalytical laboratory taskschemical analysisproblem-solvingengineering fundamentalsGIS mappingGPS mappingequipment maintenancesafety practices
Soft Skills
coordinationcommunicationattention to detailtime managementteamworkawareness of hazards
Certifications
High School diplomaGED