Core Technician (Temporary)

Hudbay Minerals U.S. Business Unit; Yerington (NV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudbay Minerals U.S. Business Unit seeks a Core Technician (Temporary) in Yerington, Nevada for 5–6 months. The role involves obtaining quality drill core samples, prepping bags, labeling, and operating a core cutting saw. You will work outdoors and in warehouses, with possible field travel in company vehicles.

Responsibilities include logging core, maintaining progress reports, and assisting geology and survey teams. Lift up to 75 lbs and maintain safety and housekeeping at all times.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs and meet all other job requirements.
• Ability to write legibly.
• Positive work ethic.
• Maintain a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
• Have reliable transportation to office (field travel in company vehicles).
• Possess a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Obtain quality samples from exploratory drill core.
• Unstack core boxes onto racks for geologists to log core.
• Label sample bags with legible sample numbers from provided lists.
• Sample drill core using an automated core cutting saw and split core in half.
• Ensure representative cut core is collected for analysis in correct bags by depths.
• Prepare samples for shipment by loading bags into totes or supersacks.
• Stack core pallets and prepare for transport using a forklift.
• Assist geology and survey teams with field work and general labor tasks.
• Maintain daily progress reports.
• Work outdoors or in warehouse settings; lifting up to 75 lbs; typical field site west of Yerington.

Skills

Physical stamina

Legible writing

Reliable transportation

Valid driver's license

Positive work ethic

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

About Hudbay

Hudbay (TSX, NYSE: HBM) is a copper-focused mining company with three long-life operations and a world-class pipeline of copper growth projects in tier-one mining-friendly jurisdictions of Canada, Peru, and the United States.

Role Title

Core Technician (Temporary)

Direct Reports

No

Job Type

Full-time temporary

Location

Yerington, Nevada

Length Of Assignment

5-6 months

About Hudbay

Hudbay (TSX, NYSE: HBM) is a copper-focused mining company with three long-life operations and a world-class pipeline of copper growth projects in tier-one mining-friendly jurisdictions of Canada, Peru, and the United States. Hudbay's operating portfolio includes the Constancia mine in Cusco (Peru), the Snow Lake operations in Manitoba (Canada) and the Copper Mountain mine in British Columbia (Canada). Copper is the primary metal produced by the Company, which is complemented by meaningful gold production and by-product zinc, silver and molybdenum. Hudbay's growth pipeline includes the Copper World project in Arizona (United States), the Cactus project in Arizona (United States), the Mason project in Nevada (United States), the Llaguen project in La Libertad (Peru) and several expansion and exploration opportunities near its existing operations. The value Hudbay creates and the impact it has is embodied in its purpose statement: "We care about our people, our communities, and our planet. Hudbay provides the metals the world needs. We work sustainably, transform lives, and create better futures for communities." Hudbay's mission is to create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging its core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.

Mission

To create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging our core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.

Role Accountabilities

• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Primary roles and responsibilities will be related to obtaining quality samples from exploratory drill core.
  • Unstacking core boxes onto racks for geologists to log core.
  • Preparing sample bags by labelling with legible sample numbers from provided lists.
  • Sampling drill core by utilizing an automated core cutting saw to split core in half.
  • Ensuring representative cut core is collected for analysis in correct bags defined by sample depths provided by geologists.
  • Preparing samples for shipment by loading bags into either totes or supersacks.
  • Strapping core pallets once sampling is complete.
  • Loading delivery truck with propane powered forklift.
  • Placing stacked pallets in yard with forklift in an organized matter.
  • Continuously maintain good housekeeping practices.
  • Maintain daily progress reports.
• Secondary role may involve assisting in logging, sampling, and general labor.
  • Weighing core boxes and recording values in spreadsheets.
  • Taking measurements with tape measures of recovered core lengths and entering measurements into spreadsheets.
  • Moving and unstacking pallets of drill core for various geophysical and geotechnical analyses. Re-stacking, re-strapping, and replacing pallets in correct location.
  • Labelling and covering core pallets for long term storage.
  • Helping stake road, sample, and drill pad locations in the field site roughly 30 minutes west of Yerington.
  • General labor tasks.
  • Picking up people or supplies from as far Reno Nevada if needed in company vehicles.
• Will be required to assist geology and survey department with field works, housekeeping, and general labor tasks as required.
• This position will involve repeated lifting of up to 75lbs.
• Work will be primarily outside, under an open tent shelter with the core saw, or in a warehouse setting.

Minimum Qualifications And Education

• High School diploma or GED
• Ability to lift 75 lbs. and meet all other requirements of the job
• Ability to write legibly
• Positive work ethic
• Maintain a drug and alcohol-free workplace
• Have reliable transportation to office (any transportation to the field will be in company vehicles)
• Possess a valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous outdoor labor experience
• Forklift experience
• Basic MS Excel and Word experience

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

Other Requirements

Physical - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75lbs. Specific vision abilities may be required for this position.

Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment will necessitate work near moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions such as hot and/or dry conditions. Work will be conducted in locations where noise, fumes, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration may exist. Employee will be expected to drive a company vehicle, rental vehicle and/or his/her own vehicle in the course of performing the job, Employee must be able to perform the physical functions of operating a motor vehicle, including use of eyes, ears, arms, hands, legs, and feet. Employee must be able to prove that he/she has a current and valid driver's license.

Why Hudbay?

At Hudbay, our values of Dignity & Respect, Caring, Openness, and Trustworthiness are embedded into our culture by the way we work and how we interact with one another.

Hudbay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Following a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check. Depending on the specific requirements of the role, candidates may also need to undergo a physical examination, drug screening, and educational verification.