Sampler Technician I

Freeport McMoRan Inc.; Morenci (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Medical benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted insurance plans

Internal progression opportunities

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Morenci is seeking an entry‑level sampling technician to join the onsite lab and ore sampling team. You will identify drill holes for sampling, collect representative samples, label them correctly, and transport materials to the assay laboratory, working closely with dispatch and drilling staff.

The role requires about one year of relevant experience, knowledge of sampling equipment, and ability to use Microsoft Office and GIS/GPS tools.

Qualifications

• One year of relevant experience or more in sampling or mining.
• Knowledge of sampling equipment, processes and techniques.
• Able to conduct preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Skilled in planning, prioritizing and scheduling daily work.
• Ability to use GIS/GPS mapping tools and maintain safety practices.
• Able to communicate effectively in writing and speaking.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and site systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify drill holes for sampling and coordinate with dispatch and drilling teams.
• Obtain representative samples, label correctly, and ensure minimum weight requirements.
• Assist with quality control and duplicate sampling as needed.
• Transport and deliver samples to the assay laboratory in a timely manner.
• May support routine chemical analysis and reporting tasks.
• Provide technical support to ore control and surveying staff as required.
• Ensure sampling equipment is cleaned after each use.
• Verify equipment functionality and operation.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Sampling equipment knowledge

Equipment maintenance

Planning and scheduling

GIS/GPS mapping

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS/GPS tools

Job description

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.

Where You Will Work

Located approximately 50 miles northeast of Safford, Arizona on U.S. Highway 191, Morenci operations (an open-pit copper mining complex) has been in continuous operation since 1939. The operation consists of two concentrators, crushed-ore leach pad and stacking system, a low-grade run-of-mine (ROM) leaching system; four SX plants; and three EW tank houses that produce copper cathode.

Morenci is a unique company town where our employees and their families can reconnect with nature through hiking, fishing, camping, hunting and numerous parks. The company offers several amenities, including company housing OR employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines, a newly constructed daycare and community center, library, health-care facilities, state-of-the‑art fitness centers, a movie theater and a skate park. Our dedicated Parks and Recreation Division plans activities for people of all ages, making sure there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Visit the Morenci town website to learn more.

What You Will Do

• Identify which drill holes require sampling from the Drill Pattern. Must work closely and coordinate work schedule with dispatch and/or drilling and blasting.
• Obtain representative samples following the appropriate SOP's. Ensures that samples are obtained from equally spaced locations within the drill hole, that the minimum sample weight is obtained, that samples are correctly labeled, etc.
• Assists with quality control; for those sample locations that are identified as locations for duplicate samples, repeats the sampling process on the same blast hole. Ensures that the duplicate samples are correctly labeled and that both the original and the duplicate are identified accordingly for laboratory staff.
• Transport and deliver all samples to the assay laboratory, in a timely manner.
• May perform entry level analytical laboratory tasks to prepare samples for analysis or assist with routine chemical analysis and reporting tasks.
• May provide technical support to ore control and surveying staff, as required.
• Responsible for verifying that equipment is functional and operating properly.
• Ensures that all sampling equipment is cleaned after each sample has been taken.
• Perform other duties as required.

What You Bring To Freeport

• One (1) year experience in an area or areas relevant to the assignment.
• Knowledge of sampling equipment, processes, methods and techniques
• Able to conduct preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Skilled in planning, prioritizing and scheduling daily work assignments.
• Skill in safely using, maintaining and repairing specialized equipment to complete assigned duties, including GIS/GPS mapping techniques.
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
• Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of site processes, equipment and infrastructure
• Able to use a variety of computer software applications, including Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED

What We Offer You

The estimated pay range for this role is currently $21.00 - $29.00/hour. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process.

• Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines
• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
• Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle
• Internal progression opportunities
• Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!

What We Require

• 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.