Origin Mining Company operates the Mineral Park copper-molybdenum mine in Arizona and is focused on responsible, sustainable resource development. We aim to lead the U.S. copper industry through strong safety practices, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence. Our team is committed to doing things the right way—acting with integrity, supporting our communities, and creating long-term value. With a hands-on, technically driven approach, we are advancing both leach and concentrator operations to produce high-quality copper and molybdenum products.

Position Overview:
The Lab Superintendent is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the laboratory, ensuring accurate, timely metallurgical and analytical results to support site operations. This role oversees lab personnel, workflows, and scheduling while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, and efficiency. The Superintendent plays a key role in developing and improving laboratory procedures, managing inventory, and ensuring equipment and systems are used effectively. Working closely with technical teams, this position supports data analysis and reporting across copper-moly and precious metals operations. The role also focuses on mentoring staff and driving continuous improvement within the lab environment.

Job Responsibilities:

Oversee daily laboratory operations, including staffing, scheduling, and workflow coordination
Develop, implement, and maintain laboratory procedures and QA/QC protocols
Ensure accuracy and reliability of assay and metallurgical test results through regular quality checks
Supervise, train, and mentor assay technicians and lab staff
Manage laboratory inventory, supplies, and equipment maintenance
Utilize and maintain LIMS (AssayNet) for data tracking and reporting
Support data analysis and interpretation across a range of analytical methods
Ensure compliance with safety standards, policies, and best practices

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mineral Processing, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5–10 years of experience in an analytical or metallurgical laboratory
2–5 years of leadership or supervisory experience
Strong hands-on experience with ICP, atomic absorption, particle size analysis, and sample preparation (crushing, pulverizing)
Proficiency in laboratory data analysis and reporting systems, including LIMS
Experience working with base and precious metals (e.g., copper-moly, gold)
Solid understanding of laboratory QA/QC practices and procedure development
Strong organizational, communication, and team leadership skills
Commitment to safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement

Physical Demands:
To be eligible for this position, an individual must possess the following requirements to perform the essential job functions:

Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking on uneven surfaces, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion.
Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in all kinds of weather.

Able to operate a telephone and mine phone/radio with sufficient voice and hearing to carry on a conversation for the purpose of communicating information.
Able to hear sufficiently to distinguish various pitches of warning alarms.
Able to lift up to 25 pounds periodically

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Lab Supervisor