Laboratory Technician I

　　Requisition ID: 129190

　　Location:

　　Parshall, CO, US, 80468

　　Category: Scientific Services

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　　Description:

　　Climax Molybdenum is the world’s leading producer of molybdenum and has a long, successful history of doing business in a safe, highly efficient and socially responsible manner. We have operated in Colorado for more than 100 years and today have mining and milling operations near Leadville, Kremmling and Empire. Our Climax mine is located between Frisco and Leadville. Our Henderson mine and mill are an hour’s drive apart – separated by the Continental Divide and a 15-mile conveyor system (10 miles is underground). The Henderson mine is about 50 miles west of Denver and 10 miles west of Empire, and the mill is located between Dillon and Kremmling.

　　Climax Molybdenum has the assets, drive and financial strength to provide attractive and rewarding careers. Take time to explore the opportunity to advance your career at one of our sites – the Climax mine and the Henderson mine and / or mill. Live life at the top!

　　Description

　　Under close supervision, performs routine chemical and/or metallurgical analytical tasks at assigned site.

　　May collect samples which could include collection from rail cars or trucks in some locations

　　Prepare samples for analysis using established tests and techniques

　　Assists with/performs routine chemical and/or metallurgical analysis and reporting

　　Maintain laboratory instrumentation and equipment

　　Perform other duties as required

　　Qualifications

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Demonstrated knowledge of math, chemistry and/or computer skills appropriate to the assignment

　　Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

　　Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions

　　Preferred

　　High School diploma or GED

　　Experience with mathematic and/or numbers based tasks

　　Experience with chemical sample preparation and/or analysis

　　Ability to follow detailed, technical instructions

　　Experience with tedious or repetitive motions or tasks

　　Strong organizational and documentation skills

　　Strong proficiency using MS Excel to develop and maintain spreadsheets reports, and other documentation

　　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 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, push, pull or maneuver 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, 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

　　At Freeport, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, rewards value and impact, and encourages safe production. Benefits and compensation are foundational elements of this package, along with career development opportunities, job progression and a culture supported by our core values, among others. Learn more at:FCX Jobs - Working Here (https://jobs.fcx.com/content/Working-Here/?locale=en_US)

　　Benefits:

　　We provide an industry-leading benefits package with some of the lowest cost to employees – offering health, wellness, life insurance, paid time off, retirement savings and more. These benefits are available to you and your dependents starting day one. Our comprehensive benefits program is important to how we support the health and wellness of employees and their families. For further benefits information please click here: Benefits Details (https://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/doc/custom/freeportmc/benefits_overview%202023_FINAL.pdf)

　　Compensation:

　　The estimated pay range for this role is currently $19.00 - $26.00/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. To view an example of a Total Rewards Estimate for this role click here: Total Rewards Estimate (https://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/doc/custom/freeportmc/CO_Total_Rewards_Estimate_5.3_V2.pdf)

　　Safety / Work Conditions:

　　Candidates will be required to participate in a post-offer, pre-employment medical examination for the following positions which may have essential job duties that can impact both their own safety and the safety of others:

　　Site-based positions, or positions which require unescorted access to site-based operational areas, which are held by employees who are required to receive MSHA, OSHA, DOT, HAZWOPER and/or Hazard Recognition Training; or

　　Positions which are held by employees who operate equipment, machinery or motor vehicles in furtherance of performing the essential functions of their job duties, including operating motor vehicles while on Company business or travel (for this purpose “motor vehicles” includes Company owned or leased motor vehicles and personal motor vehicles used by employees in furtherance of Company business or while on Company travel).

　　Equal Opportunity Employer