POSITION OVERVIEWThis position directs and coordinates activities concerning copper leaching, solvent extraction, and electrowinning processes.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS• Coordinate/implement/oversee all operationsrequirements and/or modifications to the operations plan as requested by upper management.• Maintain technical awareness of competitive technology and new developments and evaluate possible applications to research and operating activities.• Assemble data and prepare daily/weekly/monthly reports for operating information/environmental status/safety issues.• Oversee and direct all personnel activities, including employee counseling, discipline, and absenteeism.• Supervise and direct the activities of supervisors with the L-SX-EW department.• Analyze complex problems involving knowledge of engineering, metallurgy, physics, and chemistry interpret results, and recommend action.• Communicate with the L-SX-EW Manager concerning metallurgical testing and operating practices that have the potential to increase production and decrease costs.• Assemble data and prepare forecasts for production for leaching, acid unloading, and SX-EW.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES• Must have excellent knowledge and experience with copper leaching, solvent extraction, and electrowinning processes.• Must understand the current health and safety regulatory requirements and demonstrate the highest commitment to employee health and safety.• Must understand the current regulatory requirements and demonstrate the highest commitment to environmental compliance.• Ability to analyze and understand statistical metallurgical data, background in statistics a plus.• Computer fluency a must, advanced lab skills, and mechanically adept.• Applicant must have good oral and written communication skills.• Must be able to manage time effectively and set priorities.• Requires the ability to manage multiple tasks.• Must be proficient with MS Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook.• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy or 7 years of experience in L-SX-EW process• 2 years of supervisory experience in a similar metallurgical/mining environment.The Ray mine is located 64 miles southeast of Phoenix and 70 miles northeast of Tucson. We have a robust carpool/vanpool/bus program and encourage employees to participate. Employees save more than 50% of their commuting costs while reading, sleeping, or just enjoying the view.A core value of ASARCO LLC is "Safety First". The Company is committed to helping employees continuously improve their efforts to work in the safest, most 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 a good working knowledge of modern safety systems. Each employee will take prime responsibility for ensuring that they work 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 a 401(k) plan with a company match.
