Utility Employee I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental and vision

Company-paid life and disability

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Pet/auto/home insurance discounts

Internal progression opportunities

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan in Bagdad, Arizona is seeking a Utility Employee I to support mine operations. The role involves semi-skilled tasks under minimal supervision, focusing on safe production and equipment handling in a mining environment.

Minimum qualifications include six months in trade, ability to operate cranes and trucks, and strong teamwork and communication skills. The pay range is $21.00–$27.00 per hour, with benefits and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• At least six (6) months in trade.
• Must pass written assessment where required.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes, boom trucks and cable reel trucks.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lay and pick up 2/0 and 4/0 power cables.
• Move switch houses from one location to another within the mine.
• Safely operate cable and boom trucks.
• Set-up and maintain dewatering systems.
• Assist in mine support activities as necessary.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Crane operation

Teamwork

Communication

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.

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 theBagdad town website to learn more.

Title: Utility Employee I

Requisition ID: 147712

Location: Bagdad, AZ, US, 86321

Category: Operations

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Description

Semi-skilled employees who work under minimal supervision providing support for shovel and rotary drill moves. Employees will work under minimal supervision in environments where the primary objective is safe production.

• Lay and pick up 2/0 and 4/0 power cables
• Move switch houses from one location to another within the mine
• Safely operate cable and boom trucks
• Set-up and maintain dewatering systems
• Assist in mine support activities as necessary
• Perform other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• At least six (6) months in trade
• 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 operate overhead cranes, boom trucks and cable reel trucks
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred

• High School diploma or GED

Criteria/Conditions

• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
• Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
• Work is in a mine or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechancial parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on eleveated platforms, talk, hear and see
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects up to fifty (50) pounds during the course of the workday
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing

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. Click here to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.

• 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.

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