Metallurgical Technician (Lab)

Note: This position is only for 1-2 months with potential to extend on a month-to-month basis, no guarantees.

Schedule: Tuesday to Friday, four 10 hours shifts starting at 6:30 AM

POSITION OVERVIEW

To support the Metallurgical Engineering staff to perform investigatory and daily testing, monitor the concentrator mass consumables inventory, and maintain process monitoring equipment in the concentrator.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Ability to prepare samples and complete basic sample analysis procedures following proper guidelines
• Maintain the x-ray on stream analyzers to include basic electrical maintenance, mechanical maintenance, as well as system sampling and calibration
• Maintain the on-stream sampling systems to include piping and vacuum pump systems
• Maintain the control x-ray spare parts inventory
• Monitor Concentrator reagents for daily usage
• Monitor and maintain thickener flocculent systems
• Monitor and maintain the mine anti-scalant addition systems
• Perform weekly and monthly Concentrator mass consumables inventory, and order required inventory
• Interface with purchasing to ensure proper delivery and assist in delivery unloading upon delivery
• Test, analyze, and report on proposed procedural and reagent changes by standard laboratory tests
• Perform daily screen analyses
• Test, analyze and report on Concentrator performance by standard laboratory test
• Maintain proper reagent identification according to MSHA standards
• Use a wide range of laboratory crushing, grinding, screening, flotation, etc., mineral processing equipment, as well as the analytical devices used to measure results

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a valid driver's license
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Safety Sensitive position requiring all persons assigned to activity be drug free
• MSHA certification preferred and will be required to obtain during 1st or 1st 3 days of employment
• Responsible for executing, supporting, and enforcing the Company's Environmental, Health and Safety program as required by OIS policy, directives, and principles.
• Must be able to take multiple directives and follow instructions with precision.
• Must have MS Office computer skills (Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Must be able to manage time effectively and set priorities.
• Requires the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Standing, bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, carrying and moving items of up to 50 lbs and more
• Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions; dusty, hot weather
• Ability to perform essential job functions in an environment with varied noise levels