Title: Environmental Sampling Technician
Location: Magna, UT
Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper– Plant-wide
Duration: 6 + Month Contract to Direct Hire
Pay rate: $18.00 – $21.00 Hour W2 DOE
Shift: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm
Start Date: ASAP
Job Responsibilities:
Collect and preserve water samples for compliance and non-compliance purposes at collection sites throughout Rio Tinto Kennecott facilities. This includes the sampling of groundwater monitoring wells by purge sampling, no-purge well sampling using the Hydrasleeve method, collection of process samples from Kennecott facilities, and collection of water samples from outfalls permitted under the Utah Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. Measure the depth to water of monitoring wells. Conduct field analyses of samples for pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, and ORP in accordance with laboratory protocols and standards. Maintain, decontaminate, and calibrate field equipment to ensure accuracy and validity of data. Repair of sampling pumps and equipment. Set priorities for sample collection from sample schedules. Work with limited supervision in remote areas. Prepare chain of custodies, field reports, and enter field data in the laboratory information management system.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and/or Material Science is preferred, but not required. 0-3+ years of Lab experience. Must be open to working out in the elements. Will be going out into all areas of the RTK mine property and collecting water samples. Knowledge or familiarity of the principles and methods used in chemical, laboratory and quality assurance analysis. Skilled in use of computer operations including Word, Excel, Access and the ability to learn laboratory specific protocols. Neat legible record keeping, a safe-work attitude and proficient writing and computer skills are mandatory attributes. Self-motivated to learn new techniques and instrumentation and able to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
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