Planner I - Mill Maintenance

Freeport McMoRan Inc.; Green Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable health benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. is seeking a planning-focused maintenance professional to support field operations in the Sierrita area, located about 20 miles from Tucson, AZ.

The role emphasizes ensuring readiness, scheduling accuracy, and data-driven decision support for maintenance activities in a 24/7 operation. Responsibilities include forecast-based planning, resource coordination, and collaboration with senior planners to optimize production shutdowns.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 4 years field maintenance in mining/manufacturing or related ops, or 2 years planning experience.
• Associates in technical field with 2 years related maintenance/planning experience.
• Bachelor's in technical field with 1 year related maintenance/planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the area Supervisor in job prep, execution and follow-up per Freeport standards.
• Interact with Supervisor to plan schedules; review and schedule work orders.
• Execute Runtime Forecasting and monitor outcomes in the assigned area.
• Develop, monitor and adjust schedules; maintain in SAP system.
• Provide data for maintenance decisions and budgets; generate reports for site management.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Maintenance planning

Microsoft Office

Maintenance management systems

SAP

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree in technical field

Bachelor's degree in technical field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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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

Sierrita operations is located just 20 miles from Tucson – Arizona’s second-largest city. Its cutting-edge mine training facility, with state-of-the-art labs, classrooms and advanced simulators, equips our people with the skills, expertise and knowledge to excel. Whether you choose to live in Green Valley, Sahuarita or Tucson, you will enjoy spectacular sunsets and mild winters as well as numerous local attractions. Tucson is home to the Pima Air and Space Museum, University of Arizona and Sonora Desert Museum. Other notable community staples are several schools, hospitals, restaurants, parks, shopping centers and more. Visit sahuaritaaz.gov and tucsonaz.gov to learn more.

What You Will Do

• Support the area Supervisor in all facets of job preparation, execution and follow up as prescribed by the Freeport-McMoRan standards, including time spent “in the field” to ensure readiness and availability of materials and equipment resources.
• Under the guidance of the Equipment Reliability Standards (ERS) closely interacts with the Supervisor in the assigned area to establish and monitor planned schedules for assigned activities. Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly planning meetings with key stakeholders. Review, prioritize and schedule work orders.
• Responsible for “Runtime Forecasting” process execution and outcomes in assigned area.
• Develop, monitor, and adjust schedules for assigned activities. Maintain these schedules in the management system.
• Execute, establish, and maintain a history for all assigned activities in the management system (SAP)
• Engage with onsite Global Supply Chain to control warehouse minimum/maximum levels and appropriate storage conditions of materials and parts.
• Support execution of contracts by preparing scopes of work for internal and external jobs, initiates requests for parts and materials. Interface with Global Supply Chain department but may deal directly with vendors for the provision of services and equipment.
• Collaborate with senior level Planners and first line supervisors in the planning and organization for planned major production shutdowns.
• Understand the importance of maintaining the integrity of information in the management (SAP) system to achieve the assigned planning and scheduling objectives in assigned area.
• Provide data to support maintenance management decisions, including departmental budgets and weekly forecasting.
• Generate regular and ad hoc reports for site management to help measure key performance indicators.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What You Bring To Freeport

• High School diploma or GED AND
  • four (4) years specific experience in field maintenance in either mining/manufacturing orindustrial operations; OR
  • four (4) years related field maintenance experience in either mining/manufacturing orindustrial operations including two (2) years of specific Planning experience; OR
  • four (4) years of specific Planning experience in field maintenance in eithermining/manufacturing or industrial operations

OR

• Associates in technical field AND
  • two (2) years related experience in field maintenance in mining/manufacturing orindustrial operations OR
  • two (2) years of specific Planning experience in field maintenance in either mining/manufacturing or industrial operations

OR

• Bachelor's degree in technical field AND
  • one (1) year related experience in field maintenance in mining/manufacturing or industrial operations OR
  • one (1) year of specific Planning experience in field maintenance in either mining/manufacturing or industrial operations
• General knowledge of Maintenance Planning
• Basic understanding of Mining and/or Process Equipment
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office applications
• Basic understanding of maintenance management systems and associated applications
• Demonstrated professional/effective written and oral communications skills.

Preferred Qualifications

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $65,000-$90,000. 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 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

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