Senior Supervisor Mine Operations

Freeport-McMoRan Inc.; Arizona; On-site; USD 98,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Medical/dental/vision

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted insurance plans

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan in Morenci, AZ, seeks a Senior Supervisor Mine Operations to lead production shifts and ensure continuous operations in a complex open-pit copper mine. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and coordination with maintenance, engineering, and other teams.

Candidates need strong supervisory experience and either a technical mining degree or equivalent field experience. On-site work includes a housing allowance for eligible employees and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of related operational experience, including supervisory or lead roles.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical mining-related discipline with relevant experience.
• Ability to interpret and enforce safety and regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production shifts by executing the production plan and schedules.
• Provide operations input for production and maintenance planning.
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures and regulatory compliance.
• Inspect work units to ensure schedules and objectives are met.
• Coordinate daily with Maintenance, Processing, Engineering, Safety, Environmental and Sales.
• Directly supervise first-line or shift supervisors.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Operations planning

Safety procedures

Budgeting

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in mining/technical discipline

Job description

Title: Senior Supervisor Mine Operations

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

• 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 correct safety and operating procedures and compliance with appropriated federal and state laws and regulations.
• Inspect assigned work units to ensure schedules and objectives are attained.
• Coordinate daily with other Operational and staff areas, including but not limited to Maintenance, Processing, Engineering, Safety, Environmental, and Sales
• Directly supervise first-line or shift supervisors.
• Perform other duties as required.

What You Bring To Freeport

• High School diploma or GED and seven (7) years of related operational experience, including supervisory or lead experience, OR
• Bachelor's degree in a technical mining related discipline and three (3) years of operational experience, including supervisory or lead experience.
• Additional certifications or licensure appropriate to the job may be required.
• Knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques
• Skilled in resolving day-to-day questions/problems regarding equipment, materials, methods, and procedures needed to complete projects.
• Skilled in budget preparation, monitoring and administration.
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently$97,500 - $138,000. 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 opportunities

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

Please be advised that Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job‑related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to [e-mail] .