Mine Operations Mentor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life & disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Insurance discounts (pet/auto/home)

Career progression opportunities

Benefits page details

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan seeks a Mine Operations Mentor to provide field-based operational and mechanical training in Bagdad, AZ. You will mentor a diverse workforce, identify learning barriers, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to enhance performance and safe production.

Ideal candidates bring lengthy industrial experience, strong safety discipline, and exceptional communication to support crews and department leaders across shift operations at a major mining site.

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of industrial work experience in mining or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years industrial experience in related areas.
• Experience in mentoring and training across diverse learners.
• Strong communication across platforms (in-person, paper, digital).
• Commitment to safety practices and hazard awareness.

Responsibilities

• Train crew members in department-specific jobs and skills, individually or in teams.
• Support development/operational initiatives through interaction with mentees and leadership.
• Assess task/skill competency of individual crew members.
• Assist in identifying technical competencies and developing SOPs and training materials.
• Update training documentation for department workforce.
• Perform other duties to develop and mentor others in an operating area.

Skills

Industrial experience

Safety awareness

English communication

Mentoring

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Mine Operations Mentor

Requisition ID: 146594

Location:

Bagdad, AZ, US, 86321

Category: Operations

Why You Should Apply For This Job

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career.

Where You Will Work

Looking to live in a small town with big opportunities? Our Bagdad operations in Arizona offers housing at a subsidized rate, a family-friendly atmosphere and numerous amenities including an aquatic center, golf course and fitness center.Located 100 miles northwest of Phoenix, Bagdad is home to the world's first commercial - scale concentrate leach processing facility, as well as one of the longest continuously operating solvent extraction/electrowinning plants in the world.Visit theBagdad townwebsite (https://bagdadaztown.com/) to learn more.

Description

Highly skilled technician who delivers field-based operational/mechanical training and mentoring to a culturally diverse range of learners with varied levels of experience/competency in on-job environments. Collaborates with both internal and external stakeholders to the supported departments on learner progress, identifies challenges, roadblocks, and/or impediments to development opportunities (e.g., internal, external, and/or systemic). Highly skilled operator/mechanic possessing an ability to identify, assess, and elaborate on employee performance, which can impact successful mentoring and or safe production.

• Train crew members in varied areas within the scope of incumbent’s Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs), individually or in a team, on department-specific jobs and skills.


• Support department development/operational initiatives through direct interaction with mentees, department leadership, and technical training. Act as liaison between various groups (e.g., training, department, and employee) to facilitate understanding and response to shortcomings and opportunities.


• Assesses task/skill competency of individual crew members


• Assists department supervision/training institute in identifying technical competencies and developing & maintaining department SOPs and other training materials.


• Integral in updating training-related documentation for department workforce


• Perform other duties as requested that correlate with the primary objective of developing and mentoring others in an operating area.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Seven (7) years of industrial work experience (e.g., construction, material handling, conveying, fixed or mobile equipment maintenance, mobile equipment operation, underground mining).

OR

• Bachelor’s degree and (3) years of industrial work experience (e.g., construction, material handling, conveying, fixed or mobile equipment maintenance, mobile equipment operation, underground mining).


• Direct experience in processes, equipment, and maintenance akin to operating areas where mentoring activity will occur (e.g., mine operations, fixed plant operations, fixed plant maintenance, mobile equipment operations, mobile equipment maintenance).


• Ability to communicate effectively across multiple platforms (in-person, paper, digital)


• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions. Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.


• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent


• At least 10 years directly related work experience


• Recognized as highly skilled in all KSAs identified by the department Line-of-Progression.

Critera/Conditions

• 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 allowed by applicable state laws

What We Offer You

The estimated pay range for this role is currently $31.00 - $41.00/hour. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process.

• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits


• Company-paid life and disability insurance


• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match


• Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave


• Tuition assistance


• Employee Assistance Program


• Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle


• Internal progression opportunities


• Learn more (https://jobs.fcx.com/content/Our-Benefits-FM/?locale=en_US) about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!

What We Require

• Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.


• Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.


• Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.


• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.