Industrial Training Specialist – Plant Maintenance & Safety

Freeport McMoRan Inc.; Claypool (AZ); On-site; USD 5,028,000 - 6,888,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted insurance plans

Internal progression opportunities

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan invites applications for a Technical Instructor/Facilitator - Fixed Plant Maintenance at our Claypool, AZ location. The role focuses on developing learners' skills in safety, compliance, and operations through hands-on training using pre-developed materials and real‑world scenarios.

You will assess on-the-job performance, mentor staff, and collaborate with Operations and Maintenance to align training with workforce needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 7 years of training or leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of related work experience.
• Technical competence equivalent to experienced operator or journeyman.
• Proven computer literacy, including MS Office and Windows.
• Strong analytical thinking and effective communication skills.
• Passion for developing others and willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow and apply company policies and procedures.
• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety‑related instructions in English.
• Ability to communicate in English regarding job assignments, procedures, and safety standards.
• Experience in adult education or corporate training preferred.
• Experience in mining or industrial environments preferred.
• Familiarity with MSHA/OSHA standards preferred.
• Experience with LMS preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Experience mentoring/coaching in field environments preferred.
• Familiarity with competency‑based training models preferred.
• MSHA Blue Card certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop learners' skills in safety, compliance and operations and maintenance through hands-on training.
• Deliver hands-on and classroom training using pre-developed materials and expertise.
• Assess employees' on-the-job skills to ensure safe and effective application.
• Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance to align training with workforce needs.
• Provide technical support to address learning gaps and resolve equipment challenges.
• Contribute to development of competency-based materials and mentor instructional staff.
• Participate in train‑the‑trainer programs and maintain accurate training records in the LMS.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree

MSHA Blue Card certification

Tools

MS Office

Windows

LMS

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan invites applications for a Technical Instructor/Facilitator - Fixed Plant Maintenance at our Claypool, AZ location. The role focuses on developing learners' skills in safety, compliance, and operations through hands-on training using pre-developed materials and real‑world scenarios.

You will assess on-the-job performance, mentor staff, and collaborate with Operations and Maintenance to align training with workforce needs.