Mine Operations Utility Technician II

Freeport-McMoRan; Bagdad (AZ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted insurance plans

Internal progression opportunities

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan in Bagdad, Arizona, is seeking a Utility Employee II to support shovel moves, dewatering and other mine maintenance tasks under limited supervision. Responsibilities include laying and picking up power cables, planning shovel moves, safely operating cable/boom trucks, setting up dewatering systems, performing HDPE pipe fusing, and mentoring other employees.

Requirements include two years in mine operations, strong safety record, good communication, ability to work with minimal

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in Mine Operations or related Industrial Operations/Maintenance with heavy equipment and shovels.
• Effective written, verbal and communications skills to satisfy safety training and policies.
• Able to communicate effectively with Supervisors and other Departments.
• Must have good organizational skills and the ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Basic knowledge of mining activities such as cable handling, shovel moves, dewatering, pump set up and HDPE pipe fusing.
• Basic knowledge of Power Distribution for Cable Moves.
• Able to read maps and understand traffic patterns.
• Must have proven safe work history.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely in mining environment.
• Completed academic and practical competencies and able to pass a written assessment when required.

Responsibilities

• Lay and pick up power cables.
• Strategically plan and execute shovel moves.
• Safely operate cable and boom trucks.
• Set up and maintain dewatering systems.
• Perform HDPE pipe fusing.
• Assist in mine support activities as necessary.
• Train and mentor other employees.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Mine operations experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Reading maps

Ability to work with minimal supervise

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

HDPE pipe fusing

Power distribution knowledge

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan in Bagdad, Arizona, is seeking a Utility Employee II to support shovel moves, dewatering and other mine maintenance tasks under limited supervision. Responsibilities include laying and picking up power cables, planning shovel moves, safely operating cable/boom trucks, setting up dewatering systems, performing HDPE pipe fusing, and mentoring other employees.

Requirements include two years in mine operations, strong safety record, good communication, ability to work with minimal