Technical Coordinator

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 

Located approximately 50 miles northeast of Safford, Arizona on U.S. Highway 191, Morenci operations (an open-pit copper mining complex) has been in continuous operation since 1939. The operation consists of two concentrators, crushed-ore leach pad and stacking system, a low-grade run-of-mine (ROM) leaching system; four SX plants; and three EW tank houses that produce copper cathode.

Morenci is a unique company town where our employees and their families can reconnect with nature through hiking, fishing, camping, hunting and numerous parks. The company offers several amenities, including company housing OR employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines, a newly constructed daycare and community center, library, health-care facilities, state-of-the-art fitness centers, a movie theater and a skate park. Our dedicated Parks and Recreation Division plans activities for people of all ages, making sure there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Visit the Morenci town  website to learn more.

What You Will Do

• Acts as technical expert in general areas of past and present operations and maintenance. Provides technical expertise to support maintenance and commissioning/decommissioning. Will have broad and deep background, knowledge and understanding of industrial processes and associated equipment.
• Serves as a project lead and collaborates with maintenance/operations teams to achieve equipment reliability and run time. This work includes, but is not limited to, asset preservation, commissioning, and rebuilds. Team members may be internal or external (vendors or contractors).
• Reviews maintenance documentation for plant and equipment, to help identify potential and existing problems and facilitate maintenance best practices. Having identified a problem, determines the root cause and takes action to resolve and/or prevent production/maintenance issues.
• Collaborates with Planners, Operations, and others involved in the planning of critical maintenance activities.
• Champion safety and environmental processes to support and improve maintenance working practices. Mentor personnel on best practices (process, tooling, specifications, etc.)
• Collaborate to develop and utilize standard maintenance templates to achieve equipment reliability.
• Perform other duties as requested.

What You Bring To Freeport

• High school diploma or GED and seven (7) years journeyman level mechanical maintenance repair/rebuild experience with industrial equipment (pumps, motors, gearboxes, pulleys, etc.) including project management experience.
• Journeyman level ability to read, understand and apply information from technical manuals and other reference materials, including blueprints.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to work around industrial equipment safely, including all relevant adverse conditions, with all applicable PPE.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and troubleshoot problems.
• Effective written, verbal, and communication skills to satisfy training, safety, and electronic message transmission policies of the company.
• Alignment training certification
• Completed a Mechanical Maintenance Apprenticeship or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven leadership in coordinating maintenance activities, ensuring alignment between operations, planning, and execution teams
• Hydromet experience strongly understanding of leaching, SX, and electrowinning processes
• Strong mechanical background with the ability to interpret blueprints, diagnose issues, and support long term equipment reliability
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of safety and efficiency
• Skilled at facilitating communication across departments, including operations, engineering, reliability, and maintenance
• Experience supporting or leading efforts in maintenance scheduling, part coordination, and project follow-through
• Comfortable stepping into a leadership role to guide teams, drive accountability, and ensure critical work gets done

What We Offer You 

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $73,500-$101,000 . 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. 

• Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines 
• 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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