HVAC Technician

About the role

Freeport-McMoRan is dedicated to offering an employment package that acknowledges excellence, supports safe production, and fosters a culture aligned with our core values. In this collaborative environment, safety is paramount, opinions are valued, and individuals are empowered to grow professionally.

What You Will Do

• Ensures the smooth and efficient operation of heating, air conditioning, and ventilation systems.
• Performs installation and service, including inspection, maintenance, repair, and testing of HVAC systems.
• Performs preventive maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of main cooling/heating systems.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains mechanical equipment such as motors, pumps, belts, fans, coils, compressors, etc.
• Works with furnaces, boilers, stoves, heat exchangers, burners, blowers, fans, and radiant heaters.
• Maintains electrical controls associated directly with the refrigeration/cooling equipment.
• Recovers refrigerant and provides associated documentation.
• Performs other duties as required.

What You Bring To Freeport

• Two (2) years of applicable experience in Residential and Commercial HVAC maintenance and installation.
• May require specific HVAC Certification(s) as specified by work site.
• Able to use a variety of computer software applications, especially Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret refrigerant system pressures.
• Demonstrated ability to understand the hazards associated with working on/around HVAC equipment, troubleshooting HVAC refrigerant, electrical (480/208 3 phase and 120 volt), and gas systems.
• Demonstrated ability to braze/solder refrigerant line-set and coils for installation and repair applications.
• Ability to independently install, diagnose, repair, replace, and balance a wide variety of heating, ventilation, cooling systems and ice makers.
• Ability to perform proper refrigerant recovery and reporting.
• Self-motivated and willing to work with and be a contributing member of the HVAC team.
• Ability to communicate with all employees at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of training in a Trade School program for HVAC Electrical/Mechanical and Chillers Operation and Maintenance.
• Five (5) years of applicable experience in Residential and Commercial HVAC Maintenance and Installation.
• North American Technicians Excellence (NATE) Certificate.
• Industry Competency Exam (ICE) Certification.
• Experience with refrigeration systems (i.e. Mine Air, Sigma, etc.) as used on Industrial shovels and drills.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, maintain and install Chiller systems.
• Working knowledge of SAP software.

What We Offer You

The estimated pay range for this role is currently $27.00 - $36.00/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.

We offer affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits. Company-paid life and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match, paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave, tuition assistance, an Employee Assistance Program, discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home, and vehicle, and internal progression opportunities.

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 ongoing 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.