What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solvent Extraction/Electrowinning (SX/EW) Plant Operator position at Lisbon Valley Mining Co?
Job Summary:
The SX/EW Operator is a position in the operation of SX/EW plant and tank house. Where in, the SX/EW Operator obtains and demonstrates knowledge of the process plant operation parameters and operating procedures. The SX/EW Operator supports and assists in all aspects of daily plant and tank house operation.
Essential Functions:
- Participate in daily start of shift safety meetings.
- Perform daily workplace safety inspection of SX/EW.
- Collect and process copper, acid, nitrate assays as outlined in operator job responsibilities.
- Identify and generate work orders on safety, production and maintenance needs or
improvement. * Maintain data entry into computer and maintains detailed logbook.
- Facilitate off-loading of various product trucks into holding tank.
- Coordinate with shift supervisor to maintain plant parameter and proper operating
procedures. Can assess and make adjustment as needed. * Conduct daily circuit audit.
- Pond level monitoring and adjustment.
- Collect composite samples throughout SX plant and ponds daily. Deliver collected
samples to lab. * Collect can samples daily. Deliver collected samples to lab.
- Maintain a safe, clean, uncluttered work area. Clean up work place every shift.
Recommended Minimum Job Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Current Valid Driver License with clean driving record.
- Ability to maintain a positive, safe, team-oriented attitude.
- Maintain productive work ethic.
- Have good communication skills and be able to demonstrate understanding of received communication.
- Personally motivated to obtain and apply knowledge of SX/EW operation parameters and operating procedures gained through training, operator’s manuals, work experience and mentoring from co-workers and supervisor.
Recommended Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) Required
Knowledge of:
- Basic Computer Knowledge.
- Basic Math Skills.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
- You will be required to work a 7 day on, 7 day off work schedule.
- Work shifts are 12hr. or longer if needed.
- You may be required to work outside in adverse weather conditions at times.
- You will be working around hazardous materials, including sulfuric acid, kerosene, LNG, and other chemicals.
- You will be required to inspect work areas and perform safety walk through evaluations daily, which will entail walking, climbing stairs, lifting, and bending.
- You may be required to perform heavy lifting of 75lbs or more at times.
- You must be able to work night shifts, day shifts, weekends, holidays, extended hours, overtime and be available to be called out for shift coverage as needed.
Pay
Pay is dependent on experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to reliably commute or relocate to the area for work?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: One location