Shovel Operator I - Autonomous

What You Will Do

• Create and maintain proper grade on benches and drop cuts.
• Maintain proper slopes when digging finals.
• Safe operation and management of shovel loading area.
• Knowledge and safe performance of procedures such as start-up and shut-down, mounting and dismounting, Lock-Out Tag-Out Try-Out (LOTOTO), emergency, run-away, handling power cable, setting and releasing brakes, horn signals, high wall safety, moving and set-up, loading dispatch, grade control, tooth metrics, dipper trips, and working with auxiliary equipment.
• Knowing equipment components like bucket, hoist cables, boom suspension cables, hoist drum/gear case, swing motor/gear case, circle gear, power cable, dipper trip system, crowd belts, and saddle blocks/sticks, tracks.
• Maintaining a clean loading area, controlling tails, creating good set-ups, digging sequence for loading on both sides, digging sequence for loading on single side, moving when swing arc exceeds ninety degrees, dipper fill factor, deep bank penetration without stalling, establishing and maintaining grade, and moving cable towers.
• Not jacking boom and operating shovel without slack in hoist ropes.
• Knowing equipment maintenance and practices that reduce component damage and wear.
• Knowing shovel control system/gauges and online GPS (CAES) system.
• Operating mobile equipment.
• Communicating through computer dispatching system or two-way radio.
• Performing pre-shift inspection of equipment.
• May perform minor maintenance & operations support activities.

What You Bring To Freeport

• Six (6) months of mobile equipment operating experience.
• Completed academic and practical competencies required (Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where LOP Exists).
• 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.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Qualified Shovel Operator with 6 months of experience.

Benefits and Compensation

Benefits and compensation are foundational elements of the employment package, along with career development opportunities, job progression and a culture supported by our core values, among others. Learn more at: FCX Jobs - Working Here.

Benefits: We provide an industry-leading benefits package with some of the lowest cost to employees – offering health, wellness, life insurance, paid time off, retirement savings and more. These benefits are available to you and your dependents starting day one. Our comprehensive benefits program is important to how we support the health and wellness of employees and their families.

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Compensation: The estimated pay range for this role is currently $24.00 - $32.00/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.