What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Engineer - Intern position at Asarco LLC?
Position Title: Chemical Engineer Intern
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About Asarco Grupo Mexico
ASARCO LLC is a subsidiary of one of the world’s largest Copper producers, Grupo Mexico, which ranks third in the United States in Copper production. ASARCO LLC is a fully integrated miner, smelter, and refinery of copper in the United States with over 2,800 employees spanning across five sites in Arizona and Texas.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Provide the opportunity for a chemist internship to a junior/senior level chemistry student at the Silver Bell Mine, located northwest of Tucson, AZ. The internship will provide an opportunity to gain experience a variety of tasks related to the position of Chemist Engineer utilizing knowledge learned via coursework in attendance at a four-year university while seeking a chemistry degree. The Intern will report to and work under the Senior Chemist.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Data entry and statistical evaluation of historical quality assurance/quality control assay data.
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Weighing samples and preparing them for analysis.
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Simple reagent preparation and validation
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General lab cleaning, glassware washing, report generation, general instrument operation and minor maintenance, and other tasks as needed.
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The Intern will be expected to utilize the materials provided to learn their duties.
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Responsible for executing, supporting, and enforcing the Company's Environmental, Health and Safety program as required by OIS policy, directives, and principles.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
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Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
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Candidate must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
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Computer literacy is required.
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Must attend our MSHA training.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
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Must be a Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Graduate level.
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Must be majoring in Chemical, Chemistry, or closely related discipline.
*All employees are subject to annual physical examinations as a condition of employment.
A core value of ASARCO LLC is “Safety First.” The Company is committed to helping employees continuously improve their efforts to work in the most safe, 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 they work 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.
