Core Technician (Temporary)

Copper World Inc
Yerington, NV, United States
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets Data Logging

Job description

  • 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.

Requirements

Do you have a valid Driver’s License license?, Do you have experience in Moving?

Education

Do you have a High school diploma or GED?, * 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, * Previous outdoor labor experience
  • Forklift experience
  • Basic MS Excel and Word experience, 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.

About the company

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. Hudbay’s growth pipeline includes the Copper World project in Arizona, 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.

Preference may be given to candidates with a strong connection to the local Tribes, experience in the community, or references from respected community members., 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. Candidates may be required to undergo educational and criminal background checks. Chosen candidates will be required to successfully pass a physical and drug screening.

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