Engineering Technician Trainee - TCLW

Title: Engineering Technician Trainee - TCLW

Requisition ID: 131581

Location:

Morenci, AZ, US, 85540

Category: Engineering Services

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Why You Should Apply For This Job:

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.

Description

Under close supervision, assist the tailings, crushed leach and water team with data collection and monitoring activities, maintenance and surveillance items, engineering projects, and support daily operations at an assigned site.

• Performs field work and collects monitoring data.
• Assembles data and assists with problem-solving that may require basic theories and engineering fundamentals.
• Utilizes computer program to organize data, document field activities and develop reports.
• Assist with activities listed in the Operations, Maintenance and Surveillance Manual
• Assists with routine QA/QC activities for engineering projects
• Assists with specification and procedure development and implementation
• Assists with evaluation of equipment and material
• Supports in maintaining accurate and current project documentation
• Support as a member of a survey or GPS mapping crew
• Performs other duties as requested.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
• Skilled in safely using, maintaining, and repairing specialized equipment
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
• Skilled in safely using, maintaining, and repairing specialized equipment
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
  
  

Criteria/Conditions:

• This is a safety sensitive role
• 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 fifty (50) pounds during the course of the workday
• 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
  
  

What We Offer You

The estimated pay range for this role is currently $17.50 - $23.50/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. 

• 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 

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.

Nearest Major Market: Safford

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