Freeport-McMoRan is a leading international mining company with headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. We operate large, long-lived, geographically diverse assets with significant proven and probable reserves of copper, gold, and molybdenum. The company has a dynamic portfolio of operating, expansion and growth projects in the copper industry. Freeport-McMoRan is one of the world's largest publicly traded copper producers, the world's largest producer of molybdenum and a significant gold producer. We have a long and successful history of conducting our business in a safe, highly efficient and socially-responsible manner.

We have the assets, the talent, the drive and the financial strength to provide attractive and rewarding careers of our employees. We encourage you to take the time to explore the opportunity to advance your career at Freeport-McMoRan.

Description

Under limited supervision, plan, organize, manage and evaluate assigned tasks, including but not limited to: reliability, safety, company standards, work quality, best practices and environmental management. Oversees the management and maintenance of all electrical equipment related to the Plant and including potential visits to OEM shops and mine sites.

• Establish tactical and strategic goals, objectives, policies and procedures for electrical equipment related to crushers, mills, screens and pumps
• Understand electrical schematics, basic electrical drive theory, and troubleshooting processes
• Develop and implement electrical processes and procedures and implement with consistency
• Support site strategic initiatives, and participate as required
• Provide technical electrical maintenance support for critical production issues
• Technical expert on electrical standards and company best practices
• Manage electrical planning and execution
• Provide technical assistance and recommendations to Plant staff and implement reliability best practices during major fixed plant equipment rebuilds
• Identify, evaluate, and implement new processes and continual improvement ideas
• Standardize electrical maintenance equipment and procedures for crushers, mills, screens and pump replacements and rebuilds
• Oversee and manage the budget as related to the electrical department
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and seven (7) years of related operational experience, including supervisory or management experience, OR
• Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of related operational experience, including supervisory or management experience
• Working knowledge and understanding of fixed plant maintenance including but not limited to the associated processes, work flow and equipment
• Proficient in VFD troubleshooting, electrical schematic interpretation, maintenance planning and execution
• Working knowledge and understanding of all electrical and instrument related equipment in a modern concentrator
• Proficient in MS Office, Word and Excel
• Skill in supervising, evaluating, training and motivating employees
• Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written
• Ability to plan, prioritize, direct and manage a diverse number of operational areas, projects and activities
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Skill in following safety practices and recognizing hazards

Preferred

• A strong Knowledge of Large Electrical Systems
• Knowledge and management in Instrumentation and controls
• A Strong understanding of Electrical Safety and how it is implemented in a large industrial environment
• A strong knowledge of Electrical Engineering design and review
• Experience leading multiple disciplines such as (Electrical Distribution, Instrumentation Controls. And Electrical Maintenance in Large Industrial setting)

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 requires regular travel within the US and internationally
  
• Work is 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 regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear and see
  
• Occasionally, may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 30 pounds) during the course of the workday
  
• 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
  

At Freeport, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, rewards value and impact, and encourages safe production. Benefits and compensation are foundational elements of this 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. For further benefits information please click here: Benefits Details

Compensation:

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $94,000-$132,000. 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.

Safety / Work Conditions:

Candidates will be required to participate in a post-offer, pre-employment medical examination for the following positions which may have essential job duties that can impact both their own safety and the safety of others:

• 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).

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