Operations Trainer

Freeport-McMoRan; Morenci (AZ); On-site; USD 42,705 - 56,481; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Morenci is seeking a highly skilled field-based trainer and mentor to deliver operational and mechanical training in a mining environment. You will mentor a culturally diverse group of learners with varied experience levels in on-job settings, guiding progress, addressing challenges, and promoting safe production.

The role emphasizes collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, updating training materials, and ensuring consistent competency across the workforce.

Qualifications

• Seven years of industrial work experience or a Bachelor’s degree with three years of related industrial experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively across multiple platforms (in-person, paper, digital).
• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Train crew members in department-specific jobs and skills.
• Act as liaison between training, department and employees to address gaps.
• Assess task/skill competency of crew members.
• Help develop and maintain department SOPs and training materials.
• Update training-related documentation for the department workforce.
• Perform other duties to develop and mentor others in operations.

Skills

Communication across platforms

English language proficiency

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 3 years experience

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

Located approximately 50 miles northeast of Safford, Arizona on U.S. Highway 191, Morenci operations (an open-pit copper mining complex) has been in continuous operation since 1939. The operation consists of two concentrators, crushed-ore leach pad and stacking system, a low-grade run-of-mine (ROM) leaching system; four SX plants; and three EW tank houses that produce copper cathode.

Morenci is a unique company town where our employees and their families can reconnect with nature through hiking, fishing, camping, hunting and numerous parks. The company offers several amenities, including company housing OR employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines, a newly constructed daycare and community center, library, health-care facilities, state-of-the-art fitness centers, a movie theater and a skate park. Our dedicated Parks and Recreation Division plans activities for people of all ages, making sure there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Visit the Morenci town website to learn more.

What You Will Do

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.

What You Bring To Freeport

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.

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.

• Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines
• 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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Please be advised that Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to [e-mail].