Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. is a leading international mining company with headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. We operate large, long-lived, geographically diverse assets on four continents, with significant proven and probable reserves of copper, gold and molybdenum. As a core value, we pledge to continuously improve in meeting our commitment to work in the most safe, inclusive, environmentally and socially responsible manner practicable. Safety and health initiatives, both on and off the job, are a critically important investment in our employees. We offer outstanding opportunities for individuals seeking a challenging, exciting and rewarding work environment for a company that supplies the world with metals that will sustain and expand economies and build infrastructure in developing nations. A world of opportunities is available to individuals who share in our commitments. Under close supervision, performs routine chemical and/or metallurgical analytical tasks, including sample preparation and sampling at assigned site.
- Prepares samples for analysis using appropriate techniques and performs sample preparation for quality control program.
- Performs routine chemical and/or metallurgical analysis and reporting.
- Maintains laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
- Assists in laboratory personnel training.
- Performs other duties as required.
- Three (3) or more years of experience in an area or areas relevant to the assignment.
- Knowledge of equipment, methods and techniques appropriate to assignment.
- Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Preferred Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
Criteria/Conditions
- Work is in a mine or manufacturing plant 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 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, or manufacturing 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 Copper and Gold promotes a drug/ alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as per applicable State Laws.