Core Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Faraday Copper is a growth oriented Canadian junior mining company focused on responsibly advancing our flagship development stage project in Arizona, through our subsidiary company, Redhawk Copper. With a highly energetic and collaborative team, we are committed to building a modern mining operation grounded in operational excellence, environmental stewardship, and strong community partnerships.

Faraday recently announced it has entered a letter of intent to acquire BHP’s San Manuel property in Arizona, creating the potential for a multi-asset copper district in the USA. As we transition from exploration to project development, we are seeking a strategic and hands-on Core Technician to build and lead this function in Arizona.

We are seeking a motivated and safety-conscious individual to support core processing activities at our Copper Creek exploration project, based at the Redhawk Exploration offices in San Manuel, Arizona.

Primary Responsibilities

• To place core boxes on the tables at the core shack, ensure drill hole specifics and footage in the core boxes is correctly labelled.
• Clean the core of any mud or dust derived from drilling.
• Validate depths and marks on core blocks and apply corrections as needed.
• Conduct feet – meter conversions and add meter marks to the core.
• Validate core orientation lines and conduct site specific orientated interval confidence logs, as required.
• Collect core photography, magnetic susceptibility measurements, spectral point measurements and density tests utilizing the respective equipment, data depositories and software.
• Conduct core transport to/from site to laboratory and/or warehouse, as required.
• Conduct routine field checks as required.
• Other core shack or field tasks as needed.
• Intake, handling, moving of drill core boxes and pallets with a pallet jack, forklift, or by hand.
• Setting out boxes on tables, open boxes arrange in order, checking then for block footage errors.
• Photographing drill core, QA/QC of photo quality, labeling and storing of core photos.
• Conduct specific gravity measurements, point load, and/or various in-situ tests.
• Cut core as per training procedure with automatic or manual wet saw, checking for and inserting QA/QC samples.
• Complete cutting logbook/sheet and complete lab analysis form.
• Palletize logged and sampled core boxes and store on appropriate shelf in warehouse.
• Deliver sampled core/chips to assay lab on mine site as required.
• Preparing samples and maintaining shipment batch lists for outside laboratory pick-up.
• Maintain good housekeeping at all times, ensure proper PPE and tools are used for all tasks.
• Clean warehouse daily, including sweeping floors and cleaning sawing and sample room at end of each shift.
• Operate forklift as per proper training, moving core skids with core or samples and other materials.
• Take part in storing pulps and rejects as required.
• Efficiently manage their time to achieve objectives.
• Assist geologists as required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off.
• Redhawk Copper, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer

Physical Demands

• Ability to understand, follow, and communicate work assignments, procedures, and safety requirements in English. Must be able to frequently sit, stand, walk, and lift or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to lift 50 lb. boxes from pallets to tables throughout the day.
• Must pass and maintain respirator fit-testing requirements, including being clean-shaven when necessary to ensure proper respirator fit.
• Redhawk Copper Inc. promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment with mandatory employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as per applicable State Laws

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.
• Good communication skills, literacy and numeracy skills.
• Experience with digital data entry, comfortable with use of computers, tablets and digital data files.
• Comfortable with math, the use of calculators and measuring tapes.
• Experienced with digital cameras and digital picture file types is an asset.
• OSHA/MSHA training, forklift operator training, is considered an asset.
• Previous experience working as a geotechnical technician is considered an asset.
• Valid driver's license and ability to maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Demonstrated ability to safely operate four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicles in remote and rugged terrain.
• Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment screening
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.