Hydromet Leach Operator I: Growth, Safety, and Field Impact

Freeport McMoRan Inc.; Bagdad (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan in Bagdad, Arizona, is seeking a hands-on technician to support the leaching process at our mining facility. You will handle pipe work, operate site equipment, and maintain leach fields, contributing to safe and efficient production in a demanding industrial setting.

Ideal candidates bring basic trade experience, strong safety awareness, and the ability to follow complex procedures in English.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in the trade.
• Completed academic and practical competencies required; internal LOP requirements may apply and safety.
• Must pass a written assessment where required.

Responsibilities

• Perform pipe fusions using fusing machine
• Knowledge of plant nomenclature to include sumps, pumps, and leaching areas
• Knowledge of various evaporative spray heads and drip systems and may assist with proper placement on leach fields
• Perform loading, delivering, and unloading pipe and materials
• Operate mobile equipment such as loaders, forklifts, boom trucks, and UTV (Utility terrain vehicle)
• Perform area housekeeping
• Perform maintenance activities
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

English proficiency

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan in Bagdad, Arizona, is seeking a hands-on technician to support the leaching process at our mining facility. You will handle pipe work, operate site equipment, and maintain leach fields, contributing to safe and efficient production in a demanding industrial setting.

Ideal candidates bring basic trade experience, strong safety awareness, and the ability to follow complex procedures in English.