Job Description

Summary:

The Production Engineer will be responsible for managing production and continuous improvement projects within the Leaching, Solvent Extraction (SX), and Electrowinning (EW) circuits of a large copper mine. This role focuses on optimizing operational efficiency, reducing costs, ensuring safe work practices, and developing the skills of the production team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Lead and manage production-related projects, ensuring timely completion within budget and scope.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify, develop, and implement continuous improvement projects to enhance production rates, recoveries, and overall plant performance.
• 5S Implementation & Maintenance: Champion and ensure adherence to 5S principles within the assigned areas to maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Deficiency Analysis & Improvement Planning: Analyze operational deficiencies, identify root causes, and develop effective improvement plans to address them.
• Personnel Training & Development: Develop and deliver training programs for production personnel to enhance their skills, knowledge, and understanding of operational procedures.
• Productivity Improvement Initiatives: Coordinate and drive productivity improvement initiatives across the Leaching, SX, and EW processes.
• Cost Reduction Projects: Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities within the production circuits.
• Production Team Support: Provide technical support and guidance to the production team to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Collect, analyze, and interpret production data to monitor performance, identify trends, and support decision-making.
• Collaboration: Work closely with maintenance, metallurgy, and other departments to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Safety & Environmental Compliance: Ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with safety and environmental regulations and company policies.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mining Engineering, or a related field or 5 years of experience in mining, leaching, solvent extraction (SX), and electrowinning (EW) processes, preferably within a large-scale mining operation.
• Demonstrated experience in project management and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a 1 team environment.
• Knowledge of 5S principles and their implementation.

ASARCO LLC provides equal opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, actual or perceived disability, military status, veteran status, marital status, familial status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by local, state, or federal law(s).