Mill Operator II

Freeport-McMoRan; Parshall (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an esteemed mining company as a Mill Process Operator. In this role, you will manage operations in the mill, ensuring safe and efficient production of copper and molybdenum concentrates. Ideal candidates should have two years of relevant experience and a high school diploma or GED. You will be trained to maintain equipment, monitor processes, and ensure compliance with safety regulations in a dynamic and potentially challenging environment.

Benefits

Drug/alcohol-free work environment

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in Mill Process Operations.
• Knowledge of wet grind systems and flotation area.
• Ability to operate mobile equipment.

Responsibilities

• Completes duties within the Mill process activities.
• Takes process readings and adjusts as necessary.
• Operates processing equipment and performs basic maintenance.

Skills

Knowledge of environmental policies

Ability to apply verbal instructions

Knowledge of hazardous materials

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Climax Molybdenum is the world’s leading producer of molybdenum and has a long, successful history of doing business in a safe, highly efficient and socially responsible manner. We have operated in Colorado for more than 100 years and today have mining and milling operations near Leadville, Kremmling and Empire. Our Climax mine is located between Frisco and Leadville. Our Henderson mine and mill are an hour’s drive apart – separated by the Continental Divide and a 15-mile conveyor system (10 miles is underground). The Henderson mine is about 50 miles west of Denver and 10 miles west of Empire, and the mill is located between Dillon and Kremmling.

Climax Molybdenum has the assets, drive and financial strength to provide attractive and rewarding careers. Take time to explore the opportunity to advance your career at one of our sites – the Climax mine and the Henderson mine and / or mill. Live life at the top!

Description

Employee who under general supervision safely performs duties related to the production of copper and/or molybdenum concentrates in the Mill at a highly skilled level.

• Completes duties within the Mill process which could include tasks within the following areas: fine crushing plant, COB, ball mill, roughers, cleaners, flotation cells, moly plant, copper moly thickeners, tailing thickeners, and mill control room
• Takes process readings and makes necessary process changes or adjustments
• Uses electronic process monitoring system to monitor conveyor, plant systems and equipment
• Performs start-up and shut-down of plant or related systems
• Mentors and trains other employees
• Acts as Fill-in Supervisor as needed
• Operates processing equipment and makes adjustments as needed
• Performs basic maintenance on processing equipment and reports maintenance issues
• May operate mobile equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, skid-steer loaders, and overhead cranes
• Performs area housekeeping duties and may perform work area and safety audits
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in Mill Process Operations
• Must have completed academic and practical competencies required (this includes Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where LOP Exists) and have experience demonstrating the required aptitude. The selected candidate shall demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills while also passing a written assessment where required. This exam is based on skills/abilities and/or academic knowledge; as well as safety.
• Knowledge of the wet grind system and flow systems through mill and flotation area
• Knowledge of the filtering and drying process
• Knowledge of placard system to accurately identify hazardous materials
• Knowledge of environmental policies and responsible for reporting any issues and/or concerns
• May be required to complete HAZMAT training as required by Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations

Preferred

• High School diploma or GED

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
• Work is performed in a mine or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms and work in confined spaces
• Occasionally may be required to lift up to fifty (50) pounds during the course of the work day
• Will be required to work rotating shifts in a 24/7/365 operation
• 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 per applicable State Laws

About the company

Freeport-McMoRan Inc., often called Freeport, is a mining company based in the Freeport-McMoRan Center, in Phoenix, Arizona.

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