Chemist I

Freeport McMoRan•El Paso, TX

2d•$64,000 - $87,500•Onsite

About The Position

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career. Apply Today!      Where You Will Work   Our rod and refining plant in El Paso, Texas, is a key contributor to our ranking as one of the world’s largest manufacturers of continuous cast copper rod – a main material used in the manufacturing of wire and cable products. The refinery has the potential to operate at an annual production capacity of about 900 million pounds of copper cathode, which is sufficient to refine all the copper anode we produce at our Miami operations in Arizona. The refinery also produces nickel carbonate, copper telluride and autoclaved slimes material containing gold, silver, platinum and palladium.  The beautiful city of El Paso features three universities, many community colleges and numerous schools. Some popular attractions include the International Museum of Art, National Border Patrol Museum and Franklin Mountain State Park. There are many shopping centers, parks, hiking trails and numerous restaurants for our employees and their families to enjoy.   This position is not eligible for Freeport-McMoRan immigration work visa sponsorship.DescriptionConduct and oversee research, analysis, synthesis and experimentation of substances, for the purpose of ore analysis and process development, evaluation and application, quantitative and qualitative analysis, along with development and improvement of analytical methodologies. Provide guidance and may assist with supervision of Laboratory Technicians.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or very closely related field with a strong emphasis in Chemistry (e.g., Chemical Engineering, Biology)
Knowledge of the principles and methods used in complex chemical, laboratory and quality assurance analyses
Current knowledge of laboratory instrumentation
Familiarity with modern analytical chemistry instrumentation methods
Good decision making skills regarding proper laboratory technique and comparative laboratory procedures
Ability to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions
Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written
Must have good application of computer programs and basic understanding of statistical data analysis
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
Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.
Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience in industrial laboratory
Familiar with ICP-OES analysis and Spark analysis

Responsibilities

Establish, supervise and may perform chemical and/or metallurgical analysis of process samples or final products using classical wet chemistry and instrumental analytical techniques; analyze data and report findings
Has a thorough understanding of and operate laboratory instrumentation and equipment including troubleshooting, calibration, specific applications and oversee maintenance processes
Review, test and make recommendations for new or enhanced laboratory equipment or protocols
Contribute to new research and analytical method development; matching testing procedures or mining processes to ore body specific issues and developing appropriate techniques/SOPs and safety protocols
Prepare timely and accurate reports and deliver presentations on processes and projects to Chemists, Engineers, Metallurgists and management
Research quality control/quality analysis issues and make recommendations to Sr. Chemist/Chief Chemist for evaluation/correction
Evaluate and administer contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment
Maintain current working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local regulations
Perform other duties as required