SXEW Operator

Description Position at Florence Copper Job Description

Job Title: SXEW Operator

Department: Operations

Reports to: Senior Supervisor

Location: Florence AZ

Key Responsibilities

- Monitor & Control Operations: Oversee the entire SX (Solvent Extraction) and EW (Electrowinning) circuit, ensuring smooth operation of pumping systems, ponds, mixer-settlers, tanks, and rectifiers.

- Adjust Process Parameters: Regularly test and fine-tune flow rates, chemical dosing, and pH levels to maintain optimal copper recovery and current efficiency.

- Tankhouse Operations: Maintain cathode quality by ensuring smooth operation of the plant, cell maintenance, and conducting cathode harvesting with care and precision.

- Safety & Environmental Stewardship: Always follow site safety protocols and environmental regulations. Participate in routine safety checks, audits, and risk assessments.

- Data Logging & Reporting: Accurately document process data, production volumes, and shift reports. Report anomalies and assist in troubleshooting.

- Routine Maintenance Support: Assist maintenance teams with basic troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.

- Chemical Handling: Safely handle reagents such as extractants, diluents, acids, and flocculants. Ensure proper labeling, storage, and usage.

What We’re Looking For

- Prior experience in hydrometallurgical processing, preferably in an SXEW operation.

- Strong understanding of solvent extraction chemistry and electrowinning fundamentals.

- Ability to read P&IDs, follow SOPs, and respond to DCS/HMI control changes.

- Mechanically inclined with good troubleshooting instincts.

- Comfortable working in outdoor and plant environments with PPE.

- Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail and process discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

- High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical certification in process technology or metallurgy is a plus.

- 2+ years in mining, chemical processing, or industrial plant operations.

- Familiarity with copper mining and in-situ recovery (ISR) is a bonus.

Work Conditions

- 12-hour rotating shifts (day/night)

- Outdoor exposure to heat, acid mist, and chemical environments

- Physically demanding: walking, lifting, standing for long periods

Why Join Us?

we don’t just produce copper—we engineer the future. You’ll join a tight-knit team where innovation meets tradition, and every shift is a chance to make a difference. We invest in safety, growth, and your professional development.

Be part of something bigger. Help power the world, one cathode at a time.

Apply now to become a core part of our copper production team!