Superintendent Operations - Shared Services

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

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.

What You Will Do

- Establish tactical and strategic goals, objectives, policies and procedures in assigned functional area within the business.

- Coordinate with site staff and corporate teams in the inspection of assigned functional area operations and project progress. Provide administrative and technical direction to staff; interpret policies and procedures established by regulatory agencies.

- Work with functional areas to correct deficiencies.

- Forecast necessary funds for operational improvement projects including staff, materials and supplies. Submit budget recommendations and justifications; monitor and control expenditures.

- Develop, plan and coordinate assigned projects and responsibilities, which may include project management, estimating and program development. Coordinate work with other units and site departments.

- Provide information and resources to site officials and other departments.

- Review Capital Improvement Plans and make recommendations. Evaluate infrastructure, facilities and operating systems for needed maintenance and repair.

- Perform other duties as required.

What You Bring To Freeport

- High School diploma or GED and seven (7) years related operational or maintenance experience, including supervisory or management experience, OR

- Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years related operational experience, including supervisory or management experience.

- Knowledge of the processes, costs, schedules, constraints and deliverables of the global company to improve safety, process efficiencies, production rates, cost controls and protection of the environment.

- Knowledge of the equipment and associated SOPs at a site level

- Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.

- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

- Expert in conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

- Expert industry knowledge of mining and processing, familiarity with mining terminology and credibility with the field

- Expert experience developing and delivering training and document writing.

- Proficient computer skills in a Windows environment (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

- Expert leadership and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

- Ability to manage multiple earthwork projects

- Short term / Long term forecasting

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $116,000-$162,500. 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 incentive compensation considerations based on company and individual performance. Additionally, this position is currently eligible for annual long-term incentive consideration. Long-term incentives are contingent upon authorized approval under the terms and conditions of the Company's plan and award agreements. 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.