Mobile Crane Trainee

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. Apply Today!

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.

Description

Responsible for developing crane operating skills through peer-to-peer training and complete support crane operator tasks. Additionally, perform on the job crane set ups and rigging tasks.

- Responsible for learning how to safely operate all types of cranes up to 150 tons.

- Perform on-the-job activities in crane operations discipline. Which includes inspecting and assuring that outriggers are properly positioned before each job, escort mobile cranes that are being transported to jobsite, and assuring fluid levels are checked and no damage to equipment.

- Assist management in complying with Company policies and procedures and

- environmental compliance. Including Rigging inspections and all rigging before lifts.

- Assist with the inspection reports, audits information, lift plans, etc., for cranes and boom trucks and performing minor repairs on equipment.

- Perform work area and equipment safety inspections

- Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

- 6 months of Mobile Equipment Operations Experience

- Must have completed academic and practical competencies (This includes Line of Progressing 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.

- Must be self-motivated, display leadership qualities and serve as an active member of a

- high performance team.

- Ability and willingness to learn about new equipment for the purpose of task training

- in the safe operation of cranes.

- Ability to learn load movement indicator device (LMI). (Mobile Crane Computer)

- Effective written, verbal, and communication skills to satisfy training, safety, and electronic

- message transmission policies of the company.

- Working knowledge of Hydraulic equipment

- Ability to read, understand and apply information from technical manuals, Blueprints and

- schematics for trouble shooting and repair

- Good safety and attendance records

- Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job

- Willing and able to work weekends, holidays, rotating shifts and both scheduled and

- unscheduled overtime at a 24 hour/day, 7 day/week, 365 day/ year operation.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Six months of mobile equipment operating experience/overhead crane experience

Criteria/Conditions:

- Pass Medical Crane Physical equivalent to Department of Transportation Requirements

- 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 pay range for this role is currently $23.00 - $31.00/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.

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 HRSC@fmi.com.