Mine Engineering Technician

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Mine Engineering Technician position involves planning, scheduling, and implementing daily mine surveying activities. This role involves collecting blast hole samples from the mine, preparing the samples through crushing and pulverizing, and ensuring that high-quality, representative samples are delivered for chemical and metallurgical analysis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

- Collect blast hole samples from designated locations in the mine following established safety and quality protocols.

- Label, document, and transport samples to the preparation facility.

- Ensure sampling methods maintain representativity and minimize contamination.

- Crush, split, and pulverize samples to the required particle size specifications for laboratory analysis.

- Maintain and operate sample preparation equipment (crushers, pulverizers, splitters, and dust control systems).

- Perform routine equipment inspections, cleaning, and minor maintenance to ensure reliability and accuracy.

- Assist in data entry and logging of sample preparation activities.

- Work closely with Mine Engineers, Geologists, and Laboratory staff to support ore control and grade reconciliation.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

- Assist Lab Technicians with sample preparation as needed.

- Assist Chemist with tasks/projects as needed.

Requirements:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

- Aptitude to learn software, instrumentation, and analytical techniques.

- Ability to make basic mathematical calculations.

- Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications.

- A desire to work as a team member and help others.

- Good communication skills.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

- High school diploma or GED

PREFERRED EDUCATION

- Technical school or associate degree

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

- Aptitude to learn software, instrumentation, and analytical techniques.

- Ability to make basic mathematical calculations.

- Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications.

- A desire to work as a team member and help others.

- Good communication skills.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

- High school diploma or GED

PREFERRED EDUCATION

- Technical school or associate degree

A core value of ASARCO LLC is “Safety First.” The Company is committed to help employees continuously improve their efforts to work in the most safe, inclusive, socially and environmentally responsible manner practicable. Employee safety and health, both on and off the job, are critically important to the Company. Therefore, ASARCO LLC requires employees to have and effectively demonstrate good working knowledge of modern safety systems. Each employee will take prime responsibility for ensuring that s/he works within all required safety procedures and processes.

ASARCO LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must possess a current and valid driver's license. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

ASARCO LLC offers an excellent low-cost benefits package for medical/prescription/ dental/vision, disability coverage, life insurance and other optional coverage and 401(k) plan with company match.

The Ray mine is located 64 miles southeast of Phoenix and 70 miles northeast of Tucson. We have a robust carpool / vanpool program and encourage employees to participate. Employees save more than 50% of their commuting costs while reading, sleeping or just enjoying the view.