Title:  Chemist I

Description

• 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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Preferred

• At least 2 years of experience in industrial laboratory
• Familiar with ICP-OES analysis and Spark 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
• Work is in a mine or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear and see
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 40 pounds) during the course of the workday
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, or manufacturing plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as per applicable State Laws