Senior Mine Operations Lead - Drill & Blast

Freeport-McMoRan Inc.; Green Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 98,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental and vision

Company-paid life and disability

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted insurance plans

Internal progression opportunities

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. is seeking a Senior Supervisor Mine Operations - Drill & Blast to lead production shifts and ensure execution of plans at Sierrita operations, located near Tucson, AZ.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance and cross-functional coordination with maintenance, processing and engineering teams. Ideal candidates bring a strong background in mining operations with supervisory experience, a degree in a mining field, and proven ability to manage budgets and guide daily

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 7 years of related operational and supervisory experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with 3 years supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques.
• Skilled in budget preparation, monitoring and administration.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continued operations of production shifts through execution of the production plan and schedules.
• Provide Operations input for production and maintenance planning.
• Ensure adherence to safety and operating procedures and compliance with laws and regulations.
• Inspect assigned work units to ensure schedules and objectives are attained.
• Coordinate daily with Maintenance, Processing, Engineering, Safety, Environmental, and Sales.
• Directly supervise first-line or shift supervisors.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Supervisory methods

Budgeting

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in mining-related discipline

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. is seeking a Senior Supervisor Mine Operations - Drill & Blast to lead production shifts and ensure execution of plans at Sierrita operations, located near Tucson, AZ.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance and cross-functional coordination with maintenance, processing and engineering teams. Ideal candidates bring a strong background in mining operations with supervisory experience, a degree in a mining field, and proven ability to manage budgets and guide daily