Metallurgist II: Tucson, AZ, US, 85706

Description

• Assist in Metallurgical study, development, testing and analyses of designs, processes or procedures
• Report on Metallurgical or process issues and make recommendation to Chief Metallurgist on how to resolve/correct the issues
• Review and recommend new or enhanced Metallurgical testing equipment or protocols
• Contribute to the improvement of Metallurgical process
• Evaluate and administer contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment
• Provide guidance and counsel to the site management team on applicable programs, practices and existing/proposed local, State and Federal regulations
• Maintain current working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local regulations
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Chemistry or related Engineering discipline and three (3) years of experience in Metallurgy or related Scientific field, OR
• Master's degree in Metallurgy, Chemistry or related Engineering discipline and two (2) years of related experience in Metallurgy or related Scientific field
• Knowledge of the principles and methods used in complex Metallurgical and processing analyses
• Able to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Preferred

• Experience with biochemistry or biology
• Familiar with biological analyses such as PCR, microscope work, gel electrophoresis and DNA extractions

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 moderately heavy objects (up to 30 pounds) during the course of the workday
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, or manufacturing 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 as per applicable State Laws