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.

About the role:

• Rotational program to gain diverse experience in the operational function (Concentrator, LSXEW) and the technical portion in the lab
• Operations Rotation - Will supervise a workgroup (Milling, Flotation, LSXEW), and then other operations supervisors, with the goal to join plant management
• Technical Rotation - Will become an expert in ore types and be responsible for evaluating process data, metallurgical testing, and continuous process improvement on the milling, flotation, or the SXEW plant
• Will develop and implement optimization and cost-reduction strategies
• Conduct metallurgical accounting for the plants
• Other duties as assigned
• Responsible for executing, supporting, and enforcing the Company's Environmental, Health and Safety program as required by OIS policy, directives, and principles.

Education & Skill Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage teams
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and have strong organizational and time management skills
• Must have excellent computer skills with the ability to learn technical software

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.

The Ray Mine is located 64 miles southeast of Phoenix and 70 miles northeast of Tucson. We have a robust carpool/vanpool program and encourage employees to participate. Employees save more than 50% of their commuting costs while reading, sleeping, or just enjoying the view.