Mechanical Engineer I

Company: ASARCO LLC
Location: Marana
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Positions Open: 1 Site Name: Silver Bell Mine Site Location: Marana, US-AZ, 85653 POSITION OVERVIEW The Mechanical Engineer provides support for continual improvement in statistical equipment reliability issues, process control, structural analysis, safety, manpower issues, and any other situations as they may arise. This position will also manage specific projects as needed and directed. This position requires a responsible, self-motivated person who can work efficiently with minimal supervision. The Engineer will monitor equipment in the SXEW and Mine Departments as well as the water system. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS --- Provide assistance and participate in the development, execution and completion of small to medium projects, including project specifications and scopes of work. --- Participate in the day-to-day operations of small to medium site construction, modification, and expansion projects. --- Utilize new technology with minimal supervision to constantly upgrade and improve site safety, efficiencies, cost controls, quality controls and protection of the environment. --- Observe operations and maintenance procedures to develop recommendations for improvements. --- Coordinate project activities with the Mine Operations and Maintenance Departments to improve equipment maintenance availability and other KPIs. --- Analyze and advise feasibility and improvements on work simplification projects. --- Document, control, and maintain quality documents in their area of responsibility. --- Assist the Engineering, Mine Operations and Maintenance Departments in problem solving efforts to improve safety, equipment reliability, and protection of the environment. --- Work to achieve higher equipment availability and lower maintenance costs through predictive maintenance. --- Regularly schedule equipment monitoring with predictive technologies. --- Data collection, analysis and reporting utilizing tribology, ultrasonic, and vibration analysis. --- Review, investigate, and develop appropriate recommendations regarding assigned Reliability Engineering projects with minimum supervision utilizing new technology to constantly upgrade and improve site safety, efficiencies, cost controls, quality controls and protection of the environment. --- Participate and/or conduct root cause analysis sessions upon equipment failure. --- Assist on departmental projects, management, and recommendations. 1. Responsible for executing, supporting, and enforcing the Company's Environmental, Health and Safety program as required by OIS policy, directives, and principles. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES --- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. --- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. --- Familiarity in statistical process control, structural analysis, strength of materials, fluids, and pumps. --- Knowledge of the principles and practices of reliability engineering. --- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. --- Ability to write technical reports, letters, memos, and capital appropriation requests. --- Ability to speak effectively before groups. --- Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables. --- Able to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions. --- Must have excellent computer skills with MS Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, Access, MS Outlook and AutoCAD or other similar CAD type programs. --- Must have strong organizational skills and be able to manage time effectively and set priorities. --- Requires the ability to manage multiple tasks. --- Ability to communicate clearly and express ideas effectively both verbally and in writing. --- Must have a valid driver's license. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE --- B. S. degree in Mechanical Engineering --- 0 - 1 year experience in the mining industry A core value of ASARCO LLC is "Safety First." The Company is committed to help 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 they work 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 401(k) plan with company match. PI208180903

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