Operations Technician - Morenci, United States - Freeport McMoRan

Freeport McMoRan

Verified Company

Morenci, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

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, 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.

Description:

Highly skilled employee who provides ongoing 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.
Support site objective through the performance of a variety of roles to develop broad understanding of processes, procedures, and initiatives (e.g. Fillin Supervisor, Dispatcher, Equipment Operator, Repair Employee)
Assist in completion of production plans with direction from the area Supervisor; coordinate and plan/implement equipment movement
Participate in a variety of audits (e.g. dump, roads, porta johns, van, safety, environmental, etc.)
Provide feedback to department supervision and training on proper procedures to equipment operators (e.g. equipment operation, safety procedures)
Responsible for movement/transport of reassigned employees to new equipment during the shift, and relocating equipment during shift
May be responsible for the delivery of essential items throughout the shift to employees at their equipment
Responsible for occasional operation of mobile equipment (e.g. drills, shovels, dozers, haul trucks, small mobile equipment, etc.)
Investigate all Health and Safety (H&S) events/tire issues within operational area, coordinate findings with the Health and Safety department, provide summary reports, enter Health and Safety incidents in H&S Management system, and maintain electronic filing system of prior safety incidents
Initiate postaccident testing in coordination with Field Supervisor
Transport employees to medical facility for injuries and illnesses and other situations requiring visits to the medical facilities (e.g. hearing, eye exam)
Perform as Relief or Fillin Supervisor/Dispatcher when needed
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum QualificationsThree (3) years of related operational experience,
including supervisory or lead experience
Additional certifications or licensure appropriate to the job may be required

Knowledge of operational area, policies, processes and procedures
Knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques
Skilled in resolving daytoday questions/problems regarding equipment, materials, methods and procedures needed to complete projects
Skilled in effective communication, both verbally and written
Highly skilled in the operation of heavy mobile equipment (drills, shovels, haul trucks, dozer)
Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards

Preferred

High School diploma or GED

Criteria/Conditions

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 50 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 steeltoe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required
Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcoholfree work environment through the use of mandatory preemployment drug testing and ongoing random drug testing as allowed by applicable state laws

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