Contract Controls Specialist I

Freeport-McMoRan Inc.; Arizona; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance for on-site staff

Affordable medical, dental and vision

Company-paid life and disability ins.

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted insurance plans

Internal progression opportunities

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. in Morenci, AZ seeks a Scheduling and Contracting Lead to oversee contractor activities, safety and quality at the site. You will coordinate contracts, track progress, and align with mining operations to ensure timely project delivery.

The role requires strong planning, vendor management, and effective English communication in a busy, on-site environment with potential shift duties.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED with 4 years experience in maintenance, supply chain, or operations in mining/manufacturing.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Accounting, Engineering or related field; no experience required.
• Working knowledge of contracting activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and leadership in scheduling and prioritizing contracting activities at the assigned site.
• Oversee safety, quality, and performance of outside service contractors.
• Interface with contractors and multiple disciplines within the company on contracting activities.
• Administer contract requests, participate in sourcing and award recommendations, onboarding/offboarding of contractors.

Skills

Scheduling

Contracting

Planning

Education

High School diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

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

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 general supervision, provide expertise and leadership in scheduling and prioritizing contracting activities at assigned site. Oversee safety, quality, and performance of outside service contractors. Serve as site expert and Company representative, interfacing with contractors and multiple disciplines within the company on contracting activities.

• Perform contracting activities through the administration of contract requests, participating in sourcing activities and award recommendations, onboarding and offboarding of contractors, and issuing routine correspondence
• Ensure contracts assigned are maintained and updated and that the payment methods are in place to ensure prompt payment to contractors
• Review and approve invoices for correctness and accuracy of contractor work
• Lead and drive collaborative sourcing efforts with stakeholders in outsourcing activities to include, but not limited to, insourcing/outsourcing decisions, development of scopes of work, and contractor performance activities
• Establish and monitor planned contractor schedules for plant/equipment within assigned area; review and assist in prioritizing work schedules; review and report on contracting budgets and run rates mitigating any potential risks
• Monitor and report safety, health, and environmental requirements; ensure manpower and work force skills are adequate and quality standards are met
• Utilize tools and resources in communicating contractor requirements and follow up on contractor work quality and completion
• Master a working knowledge of Company’s contracting standards, programs, and goals
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and four (4) years of specific experience in maintenance, supply chain, or operations within a mining/manufacturing environment, OR
• High School diploma or GED and four (4) years related experience in maintenance, supply chain, or operations within a mining/manufacturing environment including specific Planning experience, OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Accounting, Engineering or related field, with no experience required
• Working knowledge of contracting activities

Preferred

• None

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
• Position is in busy, non-smoking office
• Location requires mobility in an office environment
• Occasionally work will be performed in a mine, outdoor or manufacturing plant setting
• Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk
• Must be able to frequently lift and carry up to ten (10) pounds
• 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

• 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