Century Aluminum · 19 hours ago
Laboratory Technician
Robards, KY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelCentury Aluminum is dedicated to the safe and efficient operation of its plants, and they are seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform routine analyses for their operations. The role involves ensuring safety, conducting chemical analyses, and maintaining laboratory equipment to support production processes.
MiningMining TechnologyPrecious Metals
Responsibilities
Learn, accept and live Century Aluminum’s Safety Mission Statement
Audit the quality and validity of all phases of samples submitted to the laboratory for chemical analysis. Subsequent analysis of all process control, raw material, environmental, industrial hygiene and final product samples utilizing prescribed procedures
Administer internal quality control practices required to ensure conformity of all sampling and subsequent analysis for verification of chemistry for all phases of plant materials by using complex analytical techniques
Provide chemical analyses to operating departments using various computerized instruments, or by use of wet/gravimetric techniques
Perform other functions in the various sections of the lab such as environmental, quantometer, transformer oil, metallographer, raw and process control material, as required to ensure the orderly completion of laboratory business
Perform preventive maintenance on various types of instrumentation in the lab involving x-ray systems and other laboratory equipment
Evaluate, advise, and recommend appropriate operational adjustments to ensure environmental systems are operated and maintained to conform to the intent and spirit of applicable EPA and OSHA legislation while maximizing production
All instruments are calibrated and checked prior to any analyses being performed. If an instrument does not meet standard measures then troubleshooting process will begin until the problem is corrected. If the incumbent cannot solve the problem then the vendor is contacted for technical support
EEO/AAP: This position has the responsibility to support and carry out the Company’s policy on Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Personal Development: Enhance professional growth and competence by participation in external and internal learning and development activities and training when appropriate
Qualification
Required
A work history with demonstrated success working safely in a repetitive, task-focused environment while maintaining attention to detail
A Bachelor's Degree in a technical subject or equivalent combination of education and experience in aluminum reduction or manufacturing laboratory
A history of building and sustaining good working relationships in a team environment; be achievement motivated and have a high energy level; effective planning and organizational skills; and effective communication skills (verbal, written, and listening)
Company
Century Aluminum
Century Aluminum is a primary aluminium producer, supplying standard-grade, high-purity and value-added primary aluminum products.
Founded in 1995
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$672.25M2025-11-10Post Ipo Secondary· $272.25M
2025-07-16Post Ipo Debt· $400M
1996-04-04IPO
Leadership Team
Jesse Gary
Chief Executive Officer
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