Mine Engineering Tech (Surveyor)

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under the supervision of the Lab Supervisor and/or Chemist, the Mine Engineering Technician position will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and implementing daily mine surveying activities. This role involves collecting blast hole samples from the mine, preparing the samples through crushing and pulverizing, and ensuring that high-quality, representative samples are delivered for chemical and metallurgical analysis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Collect blast hole samples from designated locations in the mine following established safety and quality protocols.
• Label, document, and transport samples to the preparation facility.
• Ensure sampling methods maintain representativity and minimize contamination.
• Crush, split, and pulverize samples to the required particle size specifications for laboratory analysis.
• Maintain and operate sample preparation equipment (crushers, pulverizers, splitters, and dust control systems).
• Perform routine equipment inspections, cleaning, and minor maintenance to ensure reliability and accuracy.
• Assist in data entry and logging of sample preparation activities.
• Work closely with Mine Engineers, Geologists, and Laboratory staff to support ore control and grade reconciliation.
• Independently plan and perform analytical work.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Monitor inventory and ensure adequate supplies of reagents and materials.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, adhering to chemical hygiene practices.
• Provide technical support to the staff and other departments as needed.
• Responsible for executing, supporting, and enforcing the Company's Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) program as required by OIS policy, directives, and principles.
• Assist Lab Technicians with sample preparation as needed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Aptitude to learn software, instrumentation, and analytical techniques.
• Ability to make basic mathematical calculations.
• Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications.
• A desire to work as a team member and help others.
• Good communication skills.

Must have excellent computer skills.

· Ability to learn new software, analytical techniques, and instrumentation.

· Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Capacity to adapt and work effectively in a fast-paced laboratory setting.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical school and/or associate degree preferred.
• Technical knowledge of mining processes is highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation and techniques is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with common sample preparation techniques is highly desirable.
• English language fluency.

o At least CEFR B2 - Upper Intermediate: Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field of specialization.

A core value of ASARCO LLC is “Safety First.” The Company is committed to help employees continuously improve their efforts to work in the most safe, 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 good working knowledge of modern safety systems. Each employee will take prime responsibility for ensuring that s/he works 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 (hair analysis).