Autonomous Mining Pit Technician II

Freeport-McMoRan Inc.; Bagdad (AZ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Life & disability insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. in Bagdad, Arizona seeks an Autonomous Mining Pit Technician II to support operations, run validations, and coordinate with maintenance and engineering teams. The role emphasizes safety, communication and timely intervention for autonomous systems.

You will perform regular pit inspections, document data, and ensure truck availability while promoting safe, collaborative working relationships with stakeholders and shift teams in a 24/7 environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of related operational experience in a mining environment.
• Ability to pass written assessments based on skills, knowledge and safety.

Responsibilities

• Support the Autonomous Mining Controls Specialist and System Coordinator with operational changes and manual interventions.
• Assist with regular surveys and validations of the Autonomous Operation Zone per safety guidelines.
• Identify truck behaviors requiring maintenance or optimization and communicate findings to personnel.
• Support shift reports, handovers and document follow-up issues.
• Assist daily pit inspections, validate mine model changes and optimize system configuration for Autonomous Mining Truck performance.

Skills

Mining experience

Computer skills

English communication

Safety awareness

Organizational skills

Team coordination

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Shovel operation

Cable reel operation

Dozier operation

Job description

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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.

Where You Will Work

Looking to live in a small town with big opportunities? Our Bagdad operations in Arizona offers housing at a subsidized rate, a family-friendly atmosphere and numerous amenities including an aquatic center, golf course and fitness center.Located 100 miles northwest of Phoenix, Bagdad is home to the world's first commercial - scale concentrate leach processing facility, as well as one of the longest continuously operating solvent extraction/electrowinning plants in the world.Visit the Bagdad town website to learn more.

What You Will Do

You will support and assist the Autonomous Mining Controls Specialist and Autonomous Mining System Coordinator with operational changes and executing manual interventions to resolve autonomous system issues.

• As the Autonomous Mining Pit Technician II, you will assist with conducting regular surveys and validations of the Autonomous Operation Zone in compliance with health and safety guidelines.
• You will help identify truck behaviors requiring maintenance or optimization, interact with the Autonomous Haulage System for manual interventions, and communicate findings to appropriate personnel.
• You will support task prioritization to meet shift objectives, complete and validate shift reports and handovers, and document follow‑up issues.
• As the Autonomous Mining Pit Technician II, you assist with daily pit inspections, validate mine model changes, and optimize system configuration for Autonomous Mining Truck performance, recover and intervene with trucks, investigate stoppages, document data accurately, monitor operations and performance, and ensure truck availability in the correct mode.
• You also ensure timely communication with stakeholders, promote safe and collaborative working relationships, coordinate with maintenance and engineering, comply with company policies and procedures, report autonomous-related incidents, participate in safety programs, and perform other assigned duties

What You Bring To Freeport

• Two (2) years of related operational experience in a mining environment.
• Completion of required academic and practical competencies, including Line of Progression requirements where applicable, with demonstrated aptitude and the ability to pass written assessments based on skills, academic knowledge, and safety.
• Proficiency in computer operation and applications.
• Action‑oriented approach with strong organizational and priority‑setting skills.
• Approachable communication style with active listening and customer focus.
• Negotiation skills to achieve outcomes amid competing priorities.
• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety instructions in English.
• Ability to communicate in English regarding job assignments, procedures, and applicable safety standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Shovel and Dozier operating experience
• Cable reel and shovel cable management experience

What We Offer You

The estimated pay range for this role is currently$27.00 - $36.00/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.

• 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