Planner I - Mine Maintenance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Company-paid life and disability

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Pet, auto and home insurance discounts

Internal progression opportunities

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. invites experienced maintenance planners to join our Henderson mine and mill operations near Denver. The role involves supporting supervision, planning, and scheduling of field maintenance in a 24/7 mining environment.

On-site work with a strong emphasis on safety and efficient resource use. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, with a housing allowance for on-site employees. The pay range is $65,000 to $90,000 annually, based on experience and performance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with related field maintenance experience.
• Four years field maintenance in mining/manufacturing or industrial ops; two years planning exp.
• Associate degree with related experience may substitute for education.
• Bachelor's degree in technical field with applicable experience.
• General knowledge of Maintenance Planning and basic equipment understanding.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the area Supervisor in job prep, execution and follow-up per Freeport-McMoRan standards.
• Interact with ERS and plan schedules; participate in daily, weekly, monthly planning meetings.
• Responsible for Runtime Forecasting and scheduling activities in the system.
• Develop, monitor and adjust maintenance schedules; maintain these in the system.
• Generate reports for site management to measure KPIs.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Scheduling

Communication skills

Field maintenance experience

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree in technical field

Bachelor's degree in technical field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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At Climax Molybdenum, 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.

We accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Where You Will Work

Our Henderson mine and mill are an hour drive apart – separated by the Continental Divide and a 15-mile conveyor system (10 miles underground). The Henderson mine is an underground molybdenum mining operation located approximately 42 miles west of Denver and 10 miles west of Empire. It has been in operation since 1976 and today consists of a large block‑cave, underground mining complex feeding a concentrator with a current capacity of approximately 32,000 metric tons per day. It can produce approximately 15 million pounds of molybdenum per year. The Henderson mill is located 15 miles west of the mine, between Dillon and Kremmling.

Both sites are surrounded by US Forest Service land of the Arapaho National Forest , making it easy for our employees and their families to enjoy year‑round hiking, cross‑country skiing, and snowshoeing in the area. Explore the opportunity to advance your career at one of our sites – the Henderson mine or mill and live life at the top!

Employees who are required to work on‑site are eligible for a $1,450 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines.

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 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.

• Employees who are required to work on‑site are eligible for a $1,450 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

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