JOB TITLE: Lab Technician - OSA

DEPARTMENT: Process - OSA

LOCATION: Robinson Nevada Mining Company - Ruth, NV

POSITION REPORTS TO: Metallurgical Engineer OSA Supervisor

ROTATING SHIFT: Yes ☒ 5/4 - 4/5 Schedule: 2 Weeks Days/2 Weeks Nights

EXEMPT ☐ NONEXEMPT ☒

Robinson Nevada Mining Company operates the Robinson Copper Mine near Ruth Nevada just outside Ely, Nevada. Ely (Central) Nevada is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts and RNMC is a great place to work. Zero Harm for our employees, Community and Environment are our highest priority.

PURPOSE & SCOPE OF THE POSITION:

Help maintain /ensure that the OSA, PSA, sample pumps and MUX remain in an operative state, enter data, troubleshoot and communicate with the maintenance and the met group. Ability to learn general replacement and repair of pumps and other miscellaneous parts. Required as directed to train in and assist in basic lab functions in both Met lab and Assay which includes preparation and analysis of samples using a variety of prep and assay techniques: floatation, loading samples into ovens, Jaw Crusher, CRM, Boyd, and Disc Pulverize, splitting, blending, and weighing and digesting samples for assay analysis (could include wet digestion and fire assay). Possess the ability to work safely in a Team Environment.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow safe work procedures and best practices.
• Meet safety, environmental, attendance and performance standards.
• Troubleshoot and inspect the OSA systems.
• Data entry.
• Ability to learn and understand sampling, calibration, maintenance, software and mill flow.
• Troubleshooting.
• Ensure OSA is working properly and OSA calibration is meeting specifications.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and heights.
• Maintenance/Repair on OSA/PSA/MUX analyzer.
• General checking and cleaning of screens, sumps, drains and sensors.
• Hole watch.
• Laboratory Cleanup.
• Process efficiency.
• Recommend safety enhancement/improvements.
• Process improvement/streamlining.
• Understanding and following of SOPs.
• Ability to accept changes.
• Must be a self-starter and be able to handle multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• Candidate must believe in and practice safety.
• Must possess good multitasking and interpersonal skills.
• Determine if a procedure, piece of equipment, activity or condition is unsafe and initiate appropriate action as needed to resolve.
• Prep and properly handle incoming samples.
• Exhibit positive attitude.
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment with ever-changing conditions.
• Planning work efficiently with or without a team.
• Must be willing to perform other duties as necessary to ensure the success of KGHM.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & TRAINING:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A valid Driver's license.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

• General non-skilled labor: basic physical abilities to perform hands-on tasks.
• Mechanical/maintenance skills preferred.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Basic knowledge of computers, familiarity with Word, Excel, Lims System and spreadsheets is preferred.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

· N/A

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Heavy: Exerting 50 to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 25 to 50 lbs. of force frequently and/or 10 to 20 lbs. of force constantly. Physical demand requirements are greater than that required for Medium Work.

OTHER DUTIES:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Please Note: This is a position that the company has determined could adversely affect the safety of others. This position is subject to pre-replacement drug testing, which includes marijuana.

To apply visit: Robinson Nevada Mining Company Jobs or https://kghm.com/en/careers > Find a Job > Robinson Mine Jobs.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without Regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.