Technical Coordinator - Crush/Convey

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Where You Will Work

Sierrita operations is located just 20 miles from Tucson - Arizona's second-largest city. Its cutting-edge mine training facility, with state-of-the-art labs, classrooms and advanced stimulators, equips our people with the skills, expertise and knowledge to excel. Whether you choose to live in Green Valley, Sahuarita or Tucson, you will enjoy spectacular sunsets and mild winters as well as numerous local attractions. Tucson is home to the Pima Air and Space Museum, University of Arizona and Sonora Desert Museum. Other notable community staples are several schools, hospitals, restaurants, parks, shopping centers and more. Visit sahuaritaaz.gov and tucsonaz.gov to learn more.

Description

Provides technical expertise, guidance and advice to operational and/or maintenance Supervisors to resolve complex operational issues at assigned site.

• Acts as technical expert in a specific area of operations at assigned site

• Provides technical expertise to resolve major production/maintenance problems

• Is generally the highest level technical position for this area at assigned site

• Will have broad and deep background, knowledge and understanding of a specific process and associated equipment

• Monitors maintenance schedules and reviews historical maintenance records for plant and equipment, to help identify potential and existing problems

• Having identified a problem, determines the root cause and recommends what action should be taken to resolve and/or prevent production/maintenance issues occurring (or re-occurring)

• Leads project teams working on identified production/maintenance problems; team members may be internal or external (vendors or contractors)

• Serves as technical expert on complex maintenance planning

• Collaborates with Planners and others involved in the planning of production shut-downs

• Keeps abreast of technological improvements in field of expertise and how these impact operations at assigned site

• Conducts regular training, in area of technical expertise, for staff in operations, maintenance, etc. at assigned site, ensuring employees remain up-to-date with technological advances and how they impact operations at site

• Generates ad hoc reports and analysis for site management

• May represent the site on company-sponsored steering teams

• Actively participates in site safety processes, and in collaboration with site management, helps to incorporate safe working practices in the day-to-day activities of all operations and maintenance staff

• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and seven (7) years of experience in a mining or manufacturing environment within maintenance and/or operations, including Project Management experience

• Knowledge of site processes, equipment and infrastructure

• Knowledge of comprehensive preventative maintenance on assigned equipment

• Skilled in planning, prioritizing, and scheduling the maintenance of plant, vehicles, and equipment

• Skill in utilizing computer databases to research, maintain, and update records and files

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions

• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards

Preferred

• Process mineral equipment experience

• Experience with concentrator maintenance/operations (crushers, conveyors, mills, flotation, etc. )

• Experience with interaction with original equipment manufacturers

• Experienced with total predictive maintenance

• Experience with reliability methods

Criteria/Conditions

Criteria/Conditions

• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English

• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards

• Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment

• 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 thirty (30) pounds during the course of the workday

• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, or manufacturing plant environment, including hard 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

• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as per applicable State Laws

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $69,000-$94,000. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process. Click here to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.

• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits

• Company-paid life and disability insurance

• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match

• Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave

• Tuition assistance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle

• Internal progression opportunities

• Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!

What We Require

• Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.

• Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.

• Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.

• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Please be advised that Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to HRSC@fmi.com.