Tailings Dam Operator Trainee

Freeport-McMoRan Inc.; Parshall (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Medical benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Discounted insurance plans

Internal progression

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. seeks a hardworking individual for on-site operation and maintenance at the Henderson mine/mill complex in Colorado. The role involves tailings equipment, valve work, inspections, and safe operation of plant and mobile machinery on a 24/7 setting.

Eligible employees receive a $1,450 monthly housing allowance and a pay range of $22.00–$29.50 per hour, with additional discretionary incentives based on performance. Comprehensive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions in English.
• Capable of following procedures and safety standards in an industrial setting.
• Willingness to learn and follow company policies and training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain tailings facilities equipment and systems as directed.
• Assist with valve maintenance, leak repair, and routine inspections.
• Follow lock-out procedures and monitor slurry flow to tailings dam.
• Learn tailings monitoring system and perform adjustments as needed.
• Operate mobile equipment (bulldozers, loaders, trucks, forklifts) and perform area housekeeping.
• Support other duties as required by supervision.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

At Climax Molybdenum, 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.

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We accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Where You Will Work

Our Henderson mine and mill are an hour drive apart – separated by the Continental Divide and a 15-mile conveyor system (10 miles underground). The Henderson mine is an underground molybdenum mining operation located approximately 42 miles west of Denver and 10 miles west of Empire. It has been in operation since 1976 and today consists of a large block-cave, underground mining complex feeding a concentrator with a current capacity of approximately 32,000 metric tons per day. It can produce approximately 15 million pounds of molybdenum per year. The Henderson mill is located 15 miles west of the mine, between Dillon and Kremmling.

Both sites are surrounded by US Forest Service land of the Arapaho National Forest , making it easy for our employees and their families to enjoy year-round hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing in the area. Explore the opportunity to advance your career at one of our sites – the Henderson mine or mill and live life at the top!

Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $1,450 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines.

What You Will Do

• Performs duties related to the operation and maintenance of tailings compoundments
• May assist with and perform:
  • Minor repairs on valves, spigots and pressure systems
  • Drain valve replacements and plugging and patching leaks
  • Routine inspections of dams and competition required documentation
  • Maintenance activities
• Responsible for having knowledge of:
  • Mantling and dismantling spigots on tailing lines
  • Proper lock-out procedures of tailings line to perform valve replacements
  • Procedures for controlling pressure of slurry into tailings dam and changing pressure on main tailings line
  • Algae pond process which includes monitoring and setting flow rates into correct lines
• May communicate with thickener operator on flows to tailings dam
• Responsible for learning the monitoring system on tailings line and may assist in performing adjustments as necessary
• May operate mobile equipment such as bulldozers, loaders, water trucks, motor graders, boom trucks, dump trucks, light duty vehicles, fusion machines, forklifts, and utilize hand and power tools
• Perform area housekeeping
• Perform other duties as required

What You Bring To Freeport

• Three (3) months experience in an industrial environment
• 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.
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED

What We Offer You

The estimated pay range for this role is currently$22.00 - $29.50/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.

• Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $1,450 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
• 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