Operations Systems Technician

POSITION OVERVIEW

Repair, maintain, install, and monitor all Dispatch Fleet Management System hardware at the Ray Mine. Repair, maintain, and install radio and data communication systems at Ray Mine. Assist with emergency repairs of similar systems at the Asarco Hayden facility. The Operations Systems Technician will work closely with the Control Systems Communications Technician.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

- Install, maintain, and repair Modular Mining Inc. Dispatch Fleet Management System hardware on shovels, trucks, drills, water trucks, mobile equipment, and other locations.

- Repair, maintain, and install radio communication systems at the Ray Mine.

- Repair, maintain, and install Fatigue Management systems in mobile equipment.

- Assist with slope stability/Dispatch interface.

- Maintain a working inventory of spare parts and tools.

- Maintain fuel and tire management systems.

- Repair, maintain, and install closed circuit video systems at Ray Mine.

- Communicate with maintenance, production, and management to ensure a reliable and effective Dispatch system.

- Coordinate safety issues with Ray and Hayden safety departments.

- Maintain documents, manuals, and maintenance records.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

- Assist Control Systems Communications Technician and cross-train in their duties.

- Assist Corporate IT with network and hardware installation and maintenance.

- Assist with installation and maintenance of weather stations at the Ray Complex.

- Responsible for executing, supporting, and enforcing the Company's Environmental, Health and Safety program as required by OIS policy, directives, and principles

Requirements:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

- Ability to use Microsoft Office applications to communicate with others.

- Knowledge of Modular Mining Inc. Dispatch Fleet Management System including hardware, software, and networking technologies.

- Ability to troubleshoot Dispatch system failures and identify and eliminate bottlenecks to ensure long term efficiency of network.

- Knowledge of Ethernet and various other networking technologies.

- Knowledge of radio systems used for voice and data.

- Knowledge of Unix and Microsoft Windows workstation hardware and software.

- Ability to use hand and power tools, and testing and calibrating equipment.

- Ability to read plant, network, and equipment drawings.

- Ability to read electrical prints.

- Ability to work with vendors and suppliers.

- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and maintenance records.

- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to solicit input from other employees.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

- Associate degree or equivalent.

- 4 to 6 years of experience with Dispatch systems.

- Experience maintaining radio systems.

- Background in electrical and electronic systems.

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY

- The job requires training or instruction in the area of Environmental Awareness.

- This job requires training or instruction in the area of Safety & Health Awareness including completion of the appropriate MSHA training.

A core value of ASARCO LLC is “Safety First.” The Company is committed to help employees continuously improve their efforts to work in the most safe, inclusive, socially, and environmentally responsible manner practicable. Employee safety and health, both on and off the job, are critically important to the Company. Therefore, ASARCO LLC requires employees to have and effectively demonstrate good working knowledge of modern safety systems. Each employee will take prime responsibility for ensuring that s/he works within all required safety procedures and processes.

ASARCO LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must possess a current and valid driver's license. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

ASARCO LLC offers an excellent low-cost benefits package for medical/prescription/ dental/vision, disability coverage, life insurance and other optional coverage and 401(k) plan with company match.

The Ray mine is located 64 miles southeast of Phoenix and 70 miles northeast of Tucson. We have a robust carpool / vanpool program and encourage employees to participate. Employees save more than 50% of their commuting costs while reading, sleeping, or just enjoying the view.