Senior Chemist

Job Description

Major Responsibilities:

Under general supervision, to maintain the wastewater analytical laboratory and direct or perform all testing required; to verify compliance with all applicable regulations; maintain laboratory quality control and perform related work as required.

- Performs routine and non-routine chemical and/or metallurgical analysis of wastewater and well samples using wet chemistry and instrumental analytical techniques, and reports findings.
- Serves as technical expert on wastewater laboratory issues and analyses.
- Maintains current working knowledge of applicable Arizona regulations for wastewater chemistry.
- Responsible for new analytical method development.
- Reviews and recommends new or enhanced laboratory equipment or protocols.
- Reports quality control/quality analysis issues and makes recommendations to Chief Chemist or appropriate site management for correction.
- Evaluates and administers contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment.
- May contribute to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for quality control/quality analysis.
- Maintains current working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local regulations.
- Maintains laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
- Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

- Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or closely related area.
- Five (5) to seven (7) years experience in an area or areas relevant to the assignment.
- Wastewater Lab experience a plus
- Knowledge of the principles and methods used in complex chemical laboratory and quality assurance analyses. ICP, ICP/MS, IC experience a plus.
- Previous state certification for wastewater a plus.
- Able to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions. Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Criteria/Conditions (specific background & skills):

- Work is in a mine or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear and see.
- Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 40 pounds) during the course of the workday.
- Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, or manufacturing plant environment, including hart hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required.
- Phelps Dodge promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing.

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Job Number
5738