Mine Engineering Technician Job at Technical Professionals Group, Kearny, AZ

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  • Technical Professionals Group
  • Kearny, AZ

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description


JOB TITLE: MINE ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

POSITION OVERVIEW

In coordination with the Technical Services Department, locate and sample drill pattern blastholes throughout the mine. Deliver collected samples to the QA/QC laboratory. Perform sample preparation for laboratory analysis according to established standard operating procedure. After blasthole & sample preparation duties assist laboratory personnel. This is a labor-intensive position. Must be comfortable spending 60% of time outdoors in all weather conditions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Determine where drilled holes are located using software
  • Update daily maps of drilled blast patterns
  • Create sample bags and numbering of daily blastholes, record, and input in software
  • Collect and deliver daily mine samples to QA/QC laboratory
  • Perform sample preparation of mine samples for laboratory analysis, including crushing, pulverizing, and splitting
  • Maintain a clean work area after prep duties
  • Maintain sample preparation equipment
  • Maintain QA/QC records for blanks, blind certified standards, and field duplicates
  • Perform blasthole drill site stakeout preparation
  • Assist Laboratory personal with routine assays and chemical determinations
  • Assist Technical Services staff with requests as needed

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

  • Maintain working inventory of mine sampling and sample preparation materials
  • Willingness to learn a variety of analytical instrumentation
  • Willingness to learn laboratory and mining software

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Good physical condition and desire to work outside
  • An interest to work in a laboratory setting
  • Aptitude to always follow Standard Operating Procedures
  • Aptitude to learn software
  • Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications
  • A desire to work as a team member and help others
  • Good communication skills
  • Willingness to cover shifts for co-workers, when needed

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • High school diploma or GED
  • One year college and/or technical school

Job Tags

Outdoor, Shift work,

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