Support Equipment Operator Trainee - Mine Operations

Freeport-McMoRan Inc.; Bagdad (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Insurance discounts for pets, auto, on

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. invites applications for an Entry-Level Support Equipment Operator Trainee in its Bagdad, Arizona operations. The role provides hands-on training across mine operations and maintenance in a safe, fast-paced environment.

You’ll learn to operate heavy and light mobile equipment, assist with blasting, and handle materials while supporting multiple tasks in a 24/7 operation with flexible shifts. This entry-level position emphasizes safety and growth potential.

Qualifications

• Must follow all site safety procedures and instructions.
• Ability to understand and apply written and verbal instructions in English.
• Candidate must pass required training and a written assessment where required.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile equipment such as haul trucks, forklifts, dozers, water trucks and loaders.
• Assist with blasting activities and material handling across mine sites.
• Receive materials from warehouse and deliver to designated locations.
• Perform routine maintenance and clean work areas as required.
• Support safety audits and report issues promptly.
• Work in a dynamic, multi-task environment with varied shifts.

Skills

Safety procedures

English communication

Written assessment

Operational understanding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Title: Support Equipment Operator Trainee - Mine Operations

Where You Will Work

Looking to live in a small town with big opportunities? Our Bagdad operations in Arizona offers housing at a subsidized rate, a family-friendly atmosphere and numerous amenities including an aquatic center, golf course and fitness center.Located 100 miles northwest of Phoenix, Bagdad is home to the world's first commercial - scale concentrate leach processing facility, as well as one of the longest continuously operating solvent extraction/electrowinning plants in the world.Visit the Bagdad town website to learn more.

What You Will Do

Under direct supervision, this entry level position will provide basic training for several careers within Freeport to support operations and/or maintenance areas in an industrial setting (e.g. Mill, Mine, Tailings, Haulage, etc). Once trained to basic skills, duties may include the operation of mobile heavy and light equipment in support of production including de-watering, materials delivery, maintaining berms, surface maintenance and general work area cleaning and orderly duties. The position will work in environments where there are many activities taking place at one time and where work tasks change many times during a work shift. The primary objective is safe production in a part-time schedule. Varied work schedules are available.

• Operation of mobile equipment (e.g. haul trucks, forklifts, track dozers, water trucks, front-end loaders, pipe handling trucks, and maintenance carrier service trucks).
• May assist with blasting activities
• Performs handling, lifting and/or transport of materials such as tools and equipment via light vehicle and haul roads.
• May assist with and perform regular work area audits and note and report any issues and/or concerns.
• Performs equipment and/or facility maintenance.
• Responsible for receiving materials from the warehouse and delivering to appropriate locations within the mine facilities.
• Assists with and performs surface operations such as: unloading trucks, unloading material bins, and arranging truck deliveries.
• Performs work area cleaning and orderly duties.
• Does not manage people, function, projects or programs.
• Performs other duties as required.

What You Bring To Freeport

• Required to follow all site safety and proper procedures
• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures in English
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures and applicable safety standards
• Must have completed academic and practical competencies required (this includes Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where LOP Exists) and have experience demonstrating the required aptitude. The selected candidate shall demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills while also passing a written assessment where required. This exam is based on skills/abilities and/or academic knowledge; as well as safety.

Preferred Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

What We Offer You

The estimated pay range for this role is currently$21.00 - $27.00/hour. 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.

• 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

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].