Hydromet Leach Operator Trainee — Start Your Mining Career

Freeport-McMoRan; Morenci (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Medical, dental & vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Disability Insurance

Pet, auto, home insurance plans

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan in Morenci, AZ is seeking team members to support leaching operations and field construction at a major open-pit copper mining complex. You will operate equipment, assist with pipe work, and help manage leach areas under supervision.

On-site housing options are available; 3 months’ mining/industrial experience is preferred. Candidates must pass safety training and assessments during the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Three months experience in mining/industrial operations or similar.
• Must demonstrate safety awareness and pass required assessments.
• Line of Progression requirements may apply for internal employees.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties related to leaching process and leach field construction.
• Assist with and perform pipe fusions using fusing equipment.
• Maintain knowledge of plant nomenclature: sumps, pumps, leaching areas.
• Assist with evaporative spray heads and drip systems placement on leach fields.
• Assist with clay treatment and possible filter press use.
• Load, deliver and unload pipe and materials as needed.
• Operate mobile equipment (skid-steer, forklifts, boom trucks).
• Assist with maintenance activities and area housekeeping.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Mining/Industrial Ops

Safety-focused

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan in Morenci, AZ is seeking team members to support leaching operations and field construction at a major open-pit copper mining complex. You will operate equipment, assist with pipe work, and help manage leach areas under supervision.

On-site housing options are available; 3 months’ mining/industrial experience is preferred. Candidates must pass safety training and assessments during the hiring process.