Mine Operations Process Specialist

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Where You Will Work

Chino is an open-pit copper mining complex located 15 miles from the historic mining community of Silver City in southwestern New Mexico. The historic Chino mine was among the world's first low-grade, open-pit copper mines. Today, the operation consists of a 36,000-metric-ton-per-day concentrator that produces copper and a 150-million-pound-per-year solvent extraction/electrowinning plant that produces copper cathode from solution generated by run-of-mine leaching.

The community of Silver City boasts various restaurants, arts, entertainment, cliff dwellings, festivals and much more. Residents and visitors enjoy gentle four seasons, with three hundred days of sunshine a year and low humidity. From unique shopping finds in the galleries to everyday groceries, schools and housing, there are numerous amenities for everyone. Visit Silver City to learn more.

Description

Provides technical expertise, coordinates, controls and optimizes the mining operation using the Fleet Management Systems. Responsible for maximizing metal production while ensuring that the daily operational goals are met through effective utilization of all available mining equipment.

- Mentor and direct the work of Mine Dispatchers to correctly configure and operate the Mine Management Systems (primarily Modular Mining Dispatch). Ensure the site’s Fleet Management System is properly configured and that data entries are accurate. This includes ensuring the haulage routes are accurate, beacons are the correct size and placed in the correct locations, loads and dumps are recorded accurately, and equipment downs and delays are recorded accurately.

- Drive development and implementation of best practices for mine management systems to improve site productivity and reduce site costs while also facilitating global reporting.

- Collaborate with Operational Improvement and other site Dispatch Engineers to spread Best Practices across sites and improve standardization across sites.

- Serve as project manager to implement and support technical and operational projects as assigned by site management.

- Serves as technical expert on the operational execution of the short term mine plans and their impact on future long term mine plans by ensuring shift mining rates align.

- Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

- High School diploma or GED and five (5) years of related operational experience, including supervisory or lead experience, OR

- Bachelor’s degree in a technical mining related discipline and two (2) years of related operational experience, including supervisory or lead experience

- 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:

- Experience with Fleet Management Systems such as Modular Mining Dispatch, Caterpillar Terrain, DSSI

- Diverse work experience in various areas of the mining processes

- Experience mentoring less experienced employees

- Ability to multitask, monitoring video, voice and multiple computer screens simultaneously

Criteria/Conditions

- 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 as allowed by applicable state laws

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $73,500 - $101,000/Annually. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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