Mining Pit Technician Autonomous

Freeport-McMoRan is a leading international mining company with headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. We operate large, long-lived, geographically diverse assets with significant proven and probable reserves of copper, gold, and molybdenum. The company has a dynamic portfolio of operating, expansion and growth projects in the copper industry. Freeport-McMoRan is one of the world’s largest publicly traded copper producers, the world’s largest producer of molybdenum and a significant gold producer. We have a long and successful history of conducting our business in a safe, highly efficient and socially-responsible manner.

We have the assets, the talent, the drive and the financial strength to provide attractive and rewarding careers of our employees. We encourage you to take the time to explore the opportunity to advance your career at Freeport-McMoRan.

Description

The Autonomous Mining Pit Technician I is responsible for assisting the Autonomous Mining Controls Specialist and Autonomous Mining System Coordinator on operational changes that should be made to optimize autonomous operations and individual truck operations within the mine. Additionally, this role will be responsible for assisting the execution of manual interventions to solve various autonomous system issues that may arise.

• Responsible for assisting with conducting regular surveys and validations of the Autonomous Operation Zone (AOZ) in compliance with health and safety guidelines.
• Assist in Identifying truck behaviors that require maintenance or optimization and inform appropriate personnel. Interact with the Autonomous Haulage System(AHS) system as needed for manual interventions.
• Assist with the prioritization of tasks to meet shift objectives, including completing and validating shift reports, handovers, and documenting any follow-up issues
• Assist with daily pit inspections, validating mine model changes, optimizing system configuration for AMT (Autonomous Mining Truck) performance, recovering and intervening with trucks, investigating AMT stoppages, documenting and entering data accurately, monitoring operations and truck performance, and ensuring truck availability in the correct mode."
• Ensure prompt communication with affected parties about modified plans or decisions, promote safe and collaborative working relationships with peers and supervisors, provide necessary information to team members and contractors, and coordinate activities with other departments, internal and external, including maintenance and engineering.
• Comply and adhere with all company policies, regulations, and procedures. Report autonomous related incidents as soon as practicable. Participate in safety meetings, investigations and safety programs.
• Perform other duties as requested 5

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Two (2) years of related operational experience in a mining environment.
• 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.
• Proficient in computer operation and application.
• Action oriented.
• Approachable and displays active listening skills.
• Customer focused.
• Organizational and priority setting - able to make complex decisions and prioritize outcomes.
• Negotiation skills – ability to be able to achieve target outcomes in an environment of competing priorities.
• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures in English
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures and applicable safety standards

Criteria/Conditions:

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

At Freeport, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, rewards value and impact, and encourages safe production. Benefits and compensation are foundational elements of this package, along with career development opportunities, job progression and a culture supported by our core values, among others. Learn more at: FCX Jobs - Working Here

Benefits:

We provide an industry-leading benefits package with some of the lowest cost to employees – offering health, wellness, life insurance, paid time off, retirement savings and more. These benefits are available to you and your dependents starting day one. Our comprehensive benefits program is important to how we support the health and wellness of employees and their families. For further benefits information please click here:

Compensation:

The estimated pay range for this role is currently $25.50 - $34.50.00/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. To view an example of a Total Rewards Estimate for this role click here: Total Rewards Estimate

Safety / Work Conditions:

Candidates will be required to participate in a post-offer, pre-employment medical examination for the following positions which may have essential job duties that can impact both their own safety and the safety of others:

• Site-based positions, or positions which require unescorted access to site-based operational areas, which are held by employees who are required to receive MSHA, OSHA, DOT, HAZWOPER and/or Hazard Recognition Training; or
• Positions which are held by employees who operate equipment, machinery or motor vehicles in furtherance of performing the essential functions of their job duties, including operating motor vehicles while on Company business or travel (for this purpose “motor vehicles” includes Company owned or leased motor vehicles and personal motor vehicles used by employees in furtherance of Company business or while on Company travel).

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 [email protected].