Working at Mill Operator II - Sierrita - Green Valley, AZ

We encourage you to take some time to explore your career opportunities at Freeport-McMoRan. Employee who under general supervision safely performs duties related to the production of copper and/or molybdenum concentrates in the Mill at a highly skilled level.

Freeport-McMoRan is a premier U.S.- based natural resource company successful history of conducting business in a safe, highly efficient and socially responsible manner. The Company has a dynamic portfolio of operating, expansion and growth projects in the mining industry

Working at Mill Operator II - Sierrita - Green Valley, AZ

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

Employee who under general supervision safely performs duties related to the production of copper and/or molybdenum concentrates in the Mill at a highly skilled level.

• Completes duties within the Mill process which could include tasks within the following areas: fine crushing plant, COB, ball mill, roughers, cleaners, flotation cells, moly plant, copper moly thickeners, tailing thickeners, and mill control room
• Takes process readings and makes necessary process changes or adjustments
• Uses electronic process monitoring system to monitor conveyor, plant systems and equipment
• Performs start-up and shut-down of plant or related systems
• Mentors and trains other employees
• Acts as Fill-in Supervisor as needed
• Operates processing equipment and makes adjustments as needed
• Performs basic maintenance on processing equipment and reports maintenance issues
• May operate mobile equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, skid-steer loaders, and overhead cranes
• Performs area housekeeping duties and may perform work area and safety audits
• Performs other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in Mill Process Operations
• Knowledge of the wet grind system and flow systems through mill and flotation area
• Knowledge of the filtering and drying process
• Knowledge of placard system to accurately identify hazardous materials
• Knowledge of environmental policies and responsible for reporting any issues and/or concerns
• May be required to complete HAZMAT training as required by Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations

Qualifications

Preferred

• High School diploma or GED

Criteria/Conditions

• 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 performed 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 required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms and work in confined spaces
• Occasionally may be required to lift up to fifty (50) pounds during the course of the work day
• Will be required to work rotating shifts in a 24/7/365 operation
• 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 per applicable State Laws

Freeport-McMoRan has reviewed the jobs at its various office and operating sites and determined that many of these jobs require employees to perform essential job functions that pose a direct threat to the safety or health of the employees performing these tasks or others.  Accordingly, the Company has designated the following positions as safety-sensitive:

• 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); or
• Positions which Freeport-McMoRan has designated as safety sensitive positions in the applicable job or position description and which upon further review continue to be designated as safety-sensitive based on an individualized assessment of the actual duties performed by a specifically identified employee.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability

Nearest Major City

Tucson

Job

Mill Operator II - Sierrita - Green Valley, AZ

Primary Location

United States Arizona Green Valley