Smelter Operations Lead — Safe, Impactful Oversight

Freeport-McMoRan; Claypool (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted insurance plans

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking a Supervisor Smelter Operations - U-Crew to lead a work unit at the Claypool, AZ smelter. You will coordinate daily operations, ensure safety, and optimize production within a 24/7 facility, reporting to site leadership.

Qualified candidates bring supervisory experience and either a high school diploma with relevant ops background or a mining-related bachelor’s degree with internship exposure. The role offers competitive pay and benefits, with on-site work in Arizona.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 5 years related operational experience, including supervisory or lead experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical mining-related discipline with at least one summer internship experience (or equivalent) in a mining or industrial environment, including supervisory or lead experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise the safe, efficient operation of an assigned work unit by assigning, supervising, and reviewing the work of staff.
• Implement production plans according to the approved schedule and participate in the full range of daily operational duties.
• Conduct performance evaluations for subordinate staff and prepare estimates of staffing, materials, and equipment requirements for projected activities.
• Maintain inventories of parts and materials, approve purchases, and maintain time, material, and equipment use reports.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in mining-related discipline

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking a Supervisor Smelter Operations - U-Crew to lead a work unit at the Claypool, AZ smelter. You will coordinate daily operations, ensure safety, and optimize production within a 24/7 facility, reporting to site leadership.

Qualified candidates bring supervisory experience and either a high school diploma with relevant ops background or a mining-related bachelor’s degree with internship exposure. The role offers competitive pay and benefits, with on-site work in Arizona.