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Geology Technician II

Freeport-McMoRan

Leadville, COJob$24.5–33/hrPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$24.5–33/hr
Location
Leadville, CO
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Freeport-McMoRan is hiring a Geology Technician II. The Geology Technician II processes, transports, and stores sample material, performing administrative, logistical, and technical duties to support departmental functions. This role involves photographing core, assaying samples, managing inventory, and assisting with safety coordination and database management. The technician will also support the Facilities/Asset Maintenance Program and Sample Standards Program.

Key focus areas include Photograph core, Assay sample submittal and tracking, and Evaluate sample material/intervals.

Successful candidates bring 2+ Years Core Technician Experience and Ability to Understand English Instructions. Preferred (not required): Understand And Apply Verbal And Written Work And Safety-Related Instructions And Procedures Given In English, Communicate In English With Respect To Job Assignments, Job Procedures, And Applicable Safety Standards, Photograph Core, and Assay Sample Submittal And Tracking.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Understand and Apply Verbal and Written Work and Safety-Related Instructions and Procedures Given in EnglishCommunicate in English With Respect to Job Assignments, Job Procedures, and Applicable Safety StandardsPhotograph CoreAssay Sample Submittal and TrackingEvaluation of Sample Material/IntervalsManual Handling and Transport of Sample MaterialPrep Samples for Analysis/AssayPrep QA/QC SamplesSlit and/or Saw CorePurchase and Track Inventory and SuppliesLogging Project ProgressBar Code GenerationBar Code Placement and ScanningData EntryAccount AdministrationService Order ManagementInvoice Reconciliation/ProcessingAdminister Facilities/Asset Maintenance ProgramAdminister/Support Sample Standards ProgramSafety CoordinationPresentation of Safety MeetingsField GPS Survey SupportSurvey Data ManagementDatabase ManagementData QualityDigitizingModeling SupportDrill Log and Data ManagementQA/QC Program Support

Qualifications

2+ Years Core Technician/Geological Technician ExperienceAbility to Work in a Potentially Stressful EnvironmentAbility to StandAbility to SitDemonstrate Manual DexterityAbility to Climb Stairs and LaddersAbility to Work on Elevated PlatformsAbility to TalkAbility to HearAbility to SeePass a Medical ExamPass All Required Training and/or Testing

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Geology Technician II

Requisition ID: 144339

Location:

Climax, CO, US, 80429

Category: Scientific Services

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Why You Should Apply For This Job:

At Climax Molybdenum, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career.

We accept applications on an ongoing basis.

**Where You Will Work **

Climax Molybdenum is the world’s leading producer of molybdenum and has a long, successful history of doing business safely, efficiently and responsibly. We have operated in Colorado for more than 100 years, with mining and milling operations near Leadville, Kremmling and Empire. Our Climax Mine is located between Frisco and Leadville – the seat of Lake County and the highest incorporated city in the United States. 

Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $1,450 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines.  

At an elevation of over 10,000 feet, the rich historic town of Leadville is surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Our employees and their families can enjoy hiking, camping, ultramarathon activities, skiing, and boating in the area. Some attractions in Leadville include the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum, Ski Cooper, Tennessee Pass Cookhouse, Tabor Opera House and the Leadville National Fish Hatchery. With the abundant outdoor recreation and numerous schools and amenities in the area, take a chance to advance your career with Climax Molybdenum and live life at the top! VisitWelcome to Leadville, Colorado (https://leadville.com/welcome-to-leadville/#:~:text=Leadville%E2%80%99s%20fame%20is%20often%20attributed%20to) to learn more.  

Description

Under general supervision, responsible for processing, transporting and storing sample material as well as performing various administrative, logistical and technical duties in support of departmental driven functions, projects and programs.

  • Photograph core

  • Assay sample submittal and tracking

  • Evaluation of sample material/intervals

  • Manual handling and transport of sample material

  • Prep samples for analysis/assay including prep of QA/QC samples

  • Slit and/or saw core

  • Purchase and track inventory and supplies and assist with other administrative functions, such as logging project progress, participate in bar code generation, placement and scanning, and data entry

  • Account administration; Service Order management and invoice reconciliation/processing

  • Administer the Facilities/Asset Maintenance Program

  • Administer/support Sample Standards Program

  • Assist with safety coordination and presentation of safety meetings

  • Field GPS survey support and survey data management

  • Assist with database management and data validation including digitizing and other modeling support

  • Drill log and data management including QA/QC program support

  • Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • At least two (2) years of experience performing the duties of a Core Technician/Geological Technician

Preferred

  • High School diploma or GED

Criteria Conditions

  • Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English

  • Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards

  • Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment

  • Work is performed in a mine or manufacturing plant 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 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 to heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the course of the workday

  • Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or 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 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

What We Offer You

The estimated pay range for this role is currently ** $24.50 - $33.00/hour.** This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process. Click here to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role. 

  • Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $1,450 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines

  • 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 

  • Learn more (https://jobs.fcx.com/content/Our-Benefits-FM/?locale=en\_US) about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package! 

**What We Require  **

  • 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.   

**Equal Opportunity Employer **

Please be advised that Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to [email protected] .

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