What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mine Engineer EDP position at Asarco LLC?
About ASARCO Grupo Mexico
ASARCO (American Smelting and Refining Company), the U.S.-based subsidiary of Grupo México, is an integrated copper mining, smelting, and refining company with approximately 1,400 employees. Grupo Mexico is a transnational mining company with operations in the U.S., México, Spain, and Peru.
We are creating accelerated-growth Development programs for Engineering undergraduates who are looking to develop a long-term career plan in ASARCO Grupo México. Our Development program is tailored for Mining, Mechanical, & Metallurgical Engineers who will be able to choose between two career paths: Operational Leadership and Technical Leadership.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Mining Engineer position will rotate through technical and operational roles in Technical Services and Mine Operations. They will get experience planning, tracking and reconciling mine plans while getting the opportunity to execute said plans in the field via supervision. The role’s intent is to develop engineers to become future leaders in ASARCO.
About the role:
- Rotational program to gain diverse experience in Mine Operations Supervision and Technical Services
- Operations Rotation – Will gain experience to supervise Pit Operations, , Drill & Blast, and Mine Projects crews to ensure a safe productive environment
- Technical Rotation - Will gain experience to provide technical leadership, proficiency in Ore Control, Short- & Long-Range Planning, Technical Services projects, and strategies to maximize value and minimize risk
- Other duties as required
Education & Skill Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering
- A desire to be a leader, always to do your best, focus on continual improvement, and ongoing career learning
- Must have excellent computer skills with the ability to learn technical software
- Excellent time management, attention to detail, teamwork, and setting ongoing goals
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Able to lift and move 50 pounds occasionally
- Must be able to traverse steep areas including berms and muck piles
- Must be able to handle temperature extremes
- Must be able to walk and hike for extended periods of time
ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY
- The job requires training or instruction in the area of environmental Awareness.
- This job requires training or instruction in the area of Safety & Health awareness including completion of the appropriate MSHA training.
Experience Required: No previous experience is required
A core value of ASARCO LLC is “Safety First.” The Company is committed to helping employees continuously improve their efforts to work in the safest, 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 a 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.
ASARCO LLC offers an excellent low-cost benefits package for medical/prescription/ dental/vision, disability coverage, life insurance, and other optional coverage, and a 401(k) plan with a company match.
