Field Operations Technician & Equipment Dispatcher

Freeport-McMoRan; Morenci (AZ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance / on-site housing

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Insurance discounts (pet, auto, home)

Internal progression opportunities

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan seeks an experienced operations professional for Morenci, AZ. The role involves supporting diverse site duties, coordinating equipment movement, and participating in safety and environmental audits. On-site housing support is offered and recognition of performance with competitive benefits.

Three years of related operational experience are required, including supervisory exposure. Candidates should demonstrate strong safety awareness, leadership, and communication skills for

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of related operational experience, including supervisory or lead experience.
• Knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques.
• Skilled in resolving day-to-day questions/problems regarding equipment, materials, methods, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support site objective through the performance of a variety of roles to develop broad understanding of processes, procedures, and initiatives (e.g. Fill-in 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. dumps, roads, porta johns, vans, 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 deliver 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 post-accident 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 Fill-in Supervisor/Dispatcher when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Operational leadership

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Written communication

Problem solving

Supervisory experience

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Dispatch experience (1-2 years)

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan seeks an experienced operations professional for Morenci, AZ. The role involves supporting diverse site duties, coordinating equipment movement, and participating in safety and environmental audits. On-site housing support is offered and recognition of performance with competitive benefits.

Three years of related operational experience are required, including supervisory exposure. Candidates should demonstrate strong safety awareness, leadership, and communication skills for