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Underground (UG) Mobile Equipment Diagnostic Mechanic

Employer
Freeport-McMoRan
Location
Empire, Colorado, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Oct 31, 2021

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Category
Maintenance/Mechanical
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
This position is located at the Henderson Mine site, located 9 miles West of Empire, CO off US-40 (GPS Coordinates: 39.770645, -105.811606), an 1 hour from the Denver metropolitan area The mine is in an underground operation, with the surface setting at an elevation of 10,300 feet above sea level. The underground environment maintains a an average temperature of 60 degrees however may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles. At the Surface, in the winter the average high temperature is 28 degrees and the average low is 0 degrees. In the summer the average high temperature is 75 degrees and the average low is 40 degrees. The average snowfall in Clear Creek/Grand counties is in excess of 200 inches per year.

Description

Highly skilled mechanic who under supervision safely perform diagnostic, maintenance, and repair of underground mobile equipment (loaders, haul trucks, graders, bobcats, skid steers, concrete trucks, ext.).

  • Perform troubleshooting and system/component diagnostic, replacement and repairs on, but not limited to the following: power trains, hydraulic systems, electrical low voltage systems, engines, pneumatics / AC systems, and frames
  • Perform the following duties: engine replacements, transmission replacements, powertrain replacements, hydraulic motor replacements, ext.
  • Perform mechanical and lubrication preventative maintenance on underground haul trucks, front-end loaders, electrical and/or hydraulic drills and bolters and other utility support vehicles
  • Preventative Maintenance (PM's) includes scheduled hour services, changing fluids, filters, inspections and other component checks
  • Prioritize and make decisions regarding equipment repair as needed
  • Perform welding: Mig, Stick, Tig, Arc, ext. and fabrication duties: frame repairs, brackets, body work
  • Train and mentor other employees
  • Perform emission testing on underground equipment
  • Complete work area inspections and housekeeping duties
  • Perform as a Fill-in Supervisor as required
  • May operate mobile equipment such as: forklifts, cranes, presses, front-end loaders, and mine tractors
  • Perform other duties as required


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Two (2) years of experience in mining mobile equipment mechanical/maintenance or a combination of education and experience in industrial mechanical repair and maintenance
  • Proficient at troubleshooting and diagnosing on hydraulic and electric systems


Preferred

  • High School diploma or GED


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
  • Work is performed in a mine or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles
  • 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
  • Occasionally may be required to lift up to fifty (50) pounds during the course of the work day
  • May be required to work rotating shifts 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 as per applicable State Laws


Benefits & Compensation

The company provides a competitive and comprehensive benefits package offering health and welfare benefits, paid time off, retirement, and more. These benefits are available to you and your eligible dependents on your first day of employment. Some of your benefits are company paid, and you will pay a portion of other benefits. The company pays the greatest portion of your benefits, passing along only a fraction of the total cost to employees. For further benefits information please click here: Benefits Details

Pay Range :

$30.90-$37.00/hourly

Rate of pay dependent on competency, experience, qualifications and skills

Freeport-McMoRan has reviewed the jobs at its various office and operating sites and determined that many of these jobs require employees to perform essential job functions that pose a direct threat to the safety or health of the employees performing these tasks or others. Accordingly, the Company has designated the following positions as safety-sensitive:
  • Site-based positions, or positions which require unescorted access to site-based operational areas, which are held by employees who are required to receive MSHA, OSHA, DOT, HAZWOPER and/or Hazard Recognition Training; or
  • Positions which are held by employees who operate equipment, machinery or motor vehicles in furtherance of performing the essential functions of their job duties, including operating motor vehicles while on Company business or travel (for this purpose "motor vehicles" includes Company owned or leased motor vehicles and personal motor vehicles used by employees in furtherance of Company business or while on Company travel); or
  • Positions which Freeport-McMoRan has designated as safety sensitive positions in the applicable job or position description and which upon further review continue to be designated as safety-sensitive based on an individualized assessment of the actual duties performed by a specifically identified employee.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability

Nearest Major Market: Denver
Job Segment: Hydraulics, Mechanic, Electrical, Front End, Engineering, Operations, Technology

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