Water Systems Operator - Wikieup

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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

A Water Systems Operator (Tech) performs duties related to following safety and environmental standard operating procedures while inspecting and monitoring wells and requesting mechanical, electrical or material support for them.

- Responsible for inspection, monitoring and requesting mechanical, electrical or material support for wells

- Follow safety, environmental, and standard operating procedures

- Gather and report on all well levels on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis

- Track and log all service and maintenance activity associated with wells, assigned mobile equipment and tools

- Estimate and make all fuel orders, track deliveries and report fuel consumption

- Deliver oil samples

- Perform audits and inspections on equipment and work areas; follow up and ensure completion of items listed on audits

- Perform other duties as required

- Minimum Qualifications

- Four (4) years of experience with production and material handling equipment

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

- Four (4) years of experience with production and material handling equipment

- 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.

Preferred

- High School diploma or GED

- Tailings dam operations experience

- Knowledge of Wikieup pump station operations

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

- Employee will be required to work in environments which may include exposure to extreme temperatures and humidity

- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, and work on elevated platforms

- Employee may be required to work rotating shifts, overtime, and respond to call outs in a 24/7/365 operation

- 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 $30.00 - $40.50/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 hereto 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.