Process Operations Technician

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career. Apply Today!    

Where You Will Work   

Looking to live in a small town with big opportunities? Our Bagdad operations in Arizona offers housing at a subsidized rate, a family-friendly atmosphere and numerous amenities including an aquatic center, golf course and fitness center. Located 100 miles northwest of Phoenix, Bagdad is home to the world's first commercial - scale concentrate leach processing facility, as well as one of the longest continuously operating solvent extraction/electrowinning plants in the world.  Visit the  Bagdad town website to learn more.

Description

Highly skilled employee who provides on-going support for completion of daily production/operation plan by assisting area supervisors. Perform as safety contact and execute safety audits, investigations and resolve safety issues/concerns through collaboration with site’s Safety Department. Review routine and non-routine chemical or metallurgical analysis and reporting. Communicates with operators to ensure equipment is operating properly. Operates equipment as necessary. Monitors a wide variety of data gathering equipment. Assigns operators to the areas per the supervisor’s instruction. Follows up to ensure supervisor expectations are being met. Provides mentoring/coaching through collaboration with processing departments and support groups.

• Support site objective through the performance of a variety of roles to develop broad understanding of processes, procedures, and initiatives (e.g. fill in supervisor, process operator, equipment operator). Assist in completion of production plans with direction from the area supervisor, coordinate and plan/implement equipment operation and production improvements. Completes shift report for distribution to leadership. Works on special projects as required by leadership.
• Participate in a variety of audits (e.g. grating, fatal risks, MSHA, safety, environmental). Provide feedback to department supervision and training on proper procedures to operations (e.g. process operations, equipment operation, safety procedures). Observes employees to determine if they are complying with safety and environmental requirements. Ensure housekeeping is maintained in all areas. Ensure operators are following the supervisor’s instructions. Check the areas for hazards and follow-up on corrective action.
• Responsible for assistance in troubleshooting process performance and quality issues (e.g. throughput, downtime, recovery etc.) and working with operations to resolve them. Meets with area supervisors during each shift to provide feedback on activities in their areas as well as receiving supervisor instructions and reviewing the area production plan. Discuss operator assignments and training. Notifies maintenance when there is an equipment breakdown and follows-up on the repair status.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance groups to identify and address safety concerns identified in area inspections and audits.
• Perform as relief or fill-in supervisor.
• Responsible for occasional operation of processing area equipment. (E.g., flotation, crush convey, small mobile equipment, etc.)
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assists supervisors with investigations and Root Cause Analyses (RCA) for production, environmental and safety events. Initiates investigations, including securing scene of events for proper review, collecting relevant information and gathering applicable data.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Three (3) years of related operational experience, including supervisory or lead experience.
• Must have completed academic and practical competencies required (this includes Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where LOP Exists) and have experience demonstrating the required aptitude. The selected candidate shall demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills while also passing a written assessment where required. This exam is based on skills/abilities and/or academic knowledge; as well as safety.
• Skilled in the operation and principals of: copper flotation, Cu/Mo separation, grinding, thickening and filtration and crush/convey.
• Knowledge of operational areas, policies, processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques
• Skill in resolving day-to-day questions/problems regarding equipment, materials, methods and procedures needed to complete projects
• Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Skill in following safety practices, recognizing and controlling hazards
• Skill in the use of computers
• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions procedures given in English
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
• Additional certifications or licensure appropriate to the job may be required

Preferred

• High School Diploma or GED, supplemented by advanced leadership training or education up to or including a Bachelor’s Degree in a closely related area
• Skilled in SAP
• Completed leadership training courses

Criteria and Conditions

• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or 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.
• 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 allowed by applicable state laws
  
  

What We Offer You 

The estimated pay range for this role is currently $30.00 - $40.50/hour. 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 

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