Planner II - Reliability

Freeport McMoRan Inc.; Morenci (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$750 monthly housing allowance

Affordable medical, dental and vision

Company-paid life and disability

401(k) with match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted insurance plans

Internal progression opportunities

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. in Morenci, AZ is seeking a Maintenance Planner to lead planning and scheduling of maintenance activities at a historic open-pit copper operation.

You will manage SAP-based schedules, support long-range planning, and mentor junior planners while coordinating with site supervisors and the Global Supply Chain to ensure material readiness and on-time execution.

Qualifications

• Maintains and plans maintenance work with a focus on scheduling and execution.
• Demonstrates understanding of Maintenance Planning/Scheduling concepts.
• Experience with maintenance management systems and standard office tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in mining, manufacturing, or industrial operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead workload activities by planning, scheduling, measuring, and analyzing maintenance in collaboration with site supervisors; drive issue resolution.
• Maintain information management systems to support planning objectives.
• Schedule and monitor planned work with ERS guidance; run planning meetings and prioritize work orders.
• Oversee Runtime Forecasting and related outcomes in the assigned area.
• Mentor Planner I personnel in Freeport-McMoRan practices and scheduling techniques.
• Support the area Supervisor in job prep, field readiness, and material/equipment availability.
• Develop, monitor, and adjust schedules; maintain SAP records.
• Collaborate with planners and supervisors on long-range planning, shutdowns, and interdepartmental coordination.
• Ensure data integrity in SAP and generate historical records for activities.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Scheduling

Microsoft Office

Maintenance management systems

Written & oral communications

Mining experience

Education

High School/GED + 6 yrs field maintenance in mining/industrial ops

Associates in technical field + 4 yrs field maintenance

Bachelor's in technical field + 2 yrs field maintenance

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

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

• Lead workload activities of the assigned department by planning, scheduling, measuring, and analyzing Maintenance activities in collaboration with site supervisors. Plan, schedule, and analyze execution to generate successful resolution of issues.
• Manage and maintain the integrity of the information management systems to achieve the assigned planning and scheduling objectives.
• Under the guidance of the Equipment Reliability Standards (ERS) interact with the Supervisor in the assigned area to establish and monitor planned schedules for assigned activities. Conduct and 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.
• Provide guidance and mentor Planner I personnel in Freeport-McMoRan practices in addition to sound planning and scheduling techniques.
• 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.
• Develop, monitor, and adjust schedules for assigned activities. Maintain these schedules in the management system (SAP).
• Collaborate with other Planners and first line supervisors in the long-range planning and scheduling for planned major production shutdowns and long-range planning, including but not limited to, job identification, job priority, resource requirements, materials requirements, budget forecasts and interdepartmental coordination.
• Responsible for managing and maintaining the integrity of information in the management system (SAP) to achieve the assigned planning and scheduling objectives in assigned area.
• 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. Initiate requests for parts and materials. Interface with Global Supply Chain department but may deal directly with vendors for the provision of services and equipment.
• Assist with maintenance management decisions, including departmental budgets and weekly forecasting. Ensure adequate forecasting of large dollar maintenance materials to meet maintenance and financial requirements.
• 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 six (6) years specific experience in field maintenance in mining/mfgor industrial operationsor six (6) years specific Planning experience in field maintenance in either mining/manufacturing or industrial operations,OR
• High School diploma or GED and six (6) years related field maintenance experience in mining/mfg. or industrial operations including four (4) years of specific Planning experience, OR
• Associates in a technical field and four (4) years related experience in field maintenance in mining/mfg. or industrial operations.
• Bachelor's degree in technical field and two (2) years related experience in field maintenance in mining/mfg. or industrial operations.
• Understanding of concepts and workflow of Maintenance Planning/Scheduling
• Understanding of mining and/or processing equipment function
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of maintenance management systems and associated applications.
• Demonstrated professional/effective written and oral communications skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• None

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently$75,000 - $104,000. 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 $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 opportunitiesLearn 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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