Underground (UG) Operator Trainee

Freeport-McMoRan; Empire (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Internal progression opportunities

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking an Underground (UG) Operator Trainee in Empire, CO. The role supports heavy equipment operation at a working mining site with on-site housing allowance eligibility and comprehensive benefits.

The position involves learning to operate haul trucks, dozers, graders and loaders, with formal training, safety instruction and hands-on mentoring provided by experienced operators and supervisors. On-site work requires strict adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must demonstrate required aptitude and pass written assessment where required.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including haul trucks, water trucks, dozers, graders and loaders.
• Receive training, mentoring and feedback from supervisors and trainers.
• Complete task training on various support equipment.
• Perform pre-shift inspections and basic maintenance as needed.
• Follow safety procedures and LOTOTO, emergency and ground personnel procedures.
• Communicate via dispatch system or radio and maintain situational awareness.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Underground (UG) Operator Trainee

Requisition ID: 144732

Location:

Empire, CO, US, 80438

Category: Operations

Why You Should Apply For This Job:

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.

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 of heavy equipment in support of production including dewatering, materials delivery, maintaining berms, and surface maintenance.

• Operate heavy equipment which may include but is not limited to haul trucks, water trucks, rubber tire dozers, motor graders and front-end loaders.
• Receive training, mentoring, and feedback from other operators, supervisors, and equipment trainers.
• Complete required task training on various support equipment.
• Be responsible for understanding changes to assigned work areas and any potential hazards
• Responsible for knowing start-up and shut-down, parking, mounting and dismounting, Lock-Out Tag-Out Try-Out (LOTOTO), emergency, fire, working with ground personnel, and Blue Stake procedures.
• Communicate through computer dispatch system or two-way radio.
• Perform pre-shift inspections of equipment.
• May perform minor maintenance and operations support activities.
• Perform other duties as required.

What You Bring To Freeport

• 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 $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 (https://jobs.fcx.com/content/Our-Benefits-FM/?locale=en_US) 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].