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Freeport-McMoRan · 1 day ago

Sampler Technician I

Green Valley, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$20.24/hr - $30.48/hr

1+ years exp

Freeport-McMoRan is committed to providing a collaborative work environment where safety is a top priority. The Sampler Technician I will identify drill holes for sampling, obtain representative samples, assist with quality control, and transport samples to the assay laboratory.

Mining

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

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. Ensures 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

Assists with quality control; for those sample locations that are identified as locations for duplicate samples, repeats the sampling process on the same blast hole. Ensures 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

Ensures that all sampling equipment is cleaned after each sample has been taken

Perform other duties as required

Qualification

Sampling equipment knowledgePreventive maintenanceGIS/GPS mappingSafety practicesComputer software applicationsPlanningSchedulingQuality control assistanceEffective communication

Required

One (1) year experience in an area or areas relevant to the assignment

Knowledge of sampling equipment, processes, methods and techniques

Able to conduct preventive maintenance on assigned equipment

Skilled in planning, prioritizing and scheduling daily work assignments

Skill in safely using, maintaining and repairing specialized equipment to complete assigned duties, including GIS/GPS mapping techniques

Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions

Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards

Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Knowledge of site processes, equipment and infrastructure

Able to use a variety of computer software applications, including Microsoft Office

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

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