Support Equipment Operator I - Mill

At Freeport-McMoRan, we offer a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career. Our Bagdad operations in Arizona provide 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 and one of the longest continuously operating solvent extraction/electrowinning plants.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment in support of production including de-watering, materials delivery, maintaining berms, and surface maintenance at a skilled level.
• Operate heavy equipment which may include but is not limited to: haul trucks, water trucks, rubber tire dozers, track dozers, excavators, motor graders, and front-end loaders.
• May assist with training and mentoring of other equipment operators.
• Responsible for understanding changes to assigned work areas and any potential hazards.
• Responsible for knowing the following procedures: start-up and shut-down, parking, mounting and dismounting, Lock-Out Tag-Out Try-Out (LOTOTO), emergency, fire, working with ground personnel, and Blue Stake.
• May perform the following duties: road building, managing stockpiles, road surface maintenance, building and maintaining road berms, loading trucks, and trenching.
• Responsible for understanding equipment components and practices that reduce component damage and wear.
• May perform operations support activities such as barricading shovels and assisting with power cable moves.
• Performs pre-shift inspection of equipment.
• Communicates through computer dispatching system or two-way radio.
• May perform minor maintenance activities.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Six (6) months of mobile equipment operating experience.
• 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.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.

Pay

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.

Benefits

• 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.