Planner I - Mine Maintenance

Freeport McMoRan Inc.; Bayard (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. in Chino, NM, is seeking a maintenance planning professional to support the area Supervisor with planning, scheduling and execution of maintenance activities in a 36,000-metric-ton-per-day concentrator and related facilities.

The role requires strong knowledge of maintenance planning, field maintenance experience in mining/manufacturing, and proficiency with SAP. Candidates should have a technical background and solid communication skills; a 24/7 operation may apply.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and four years field maintenance in mining/manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Four years related field maintenance experience in mining/manufacturing or industrial operations including two years of planning experience.
• Four years of planning experience in field maintenance in mining/manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Associates in technical field and two years related experience in field maintenance or planning.
• Bachelor's degree in technical field and one year related experience or planning experience.
• General knowledge of Maintenance Planning.
• Basic understanding of Mining/Process Equipment.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office applications and maintenance management systems.
• Demonstrated professional written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the area Supervisor in job preparation, execution and follow-up per Freeport-McMoRan standards.
• Interact with ERS to establish and monitor planned schedules and participate in planning meetings.
• Responsible for Runtime Forecasting processes in the assigned area.
• Develop, monitor, and adjust schedules and maintain them in the management system.
• Maintain history for all activities in the SAP system.
• Coordinate with Global Supply Chain to manage warehouse levels and storage conditions.
• Prepare scopes of work and interface with vendors for services and equipment.
• Collaborate with senior planners and supervisors for major production shutdowns.
• Ensure data integrity in SAP to meet planning objectives.
• Provide data to support maintenance management decisions and budgets.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates in technical field

Bachelor's in technical field

Maintenance Planning

Microsoft Office

Maintenance systems (SAP)

Field maintenance experience

Planning experience

Tools

MS Office

SAP

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.

Chino is an open-pit copper mining complex located 15 miles from the historic mining community of Silver City in southwestern New Mexico. The historic Chino mine was among the world’s first low-grade, open-pit copper mines. Today, the operation consists of a 36,000-metric-ton-per-day concentrator that produces copper and a 150-million-pound-per-year solvent extraction/electrowinning plant that produces copper cathode from solution generated by run-of-mine leaching.

The community of Silver City boasts various restaurants, arts, entertainment, cliff dwellings, festivals and much more. Residents and visitors enjoy gentle four seasons, with three hundred days of sunshine a year and low humidity. From unique shopping finds in the galleries to everyday groceries, schools and housing, there are numerous amenities for everyone. Visit Silver City 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.