Operations Technician
Freeport-McMoRan
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Climax • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $30 - $41 per hour
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Support site objective through the performance of a variety of roles to develop broad understanding of processes, procedures, and initiatives.
- Assist in completion of production plans with direction from the area Supervisor; coordinate and plan/implement equipment movement.
- Participate in a variety of audits (e.g. dumps, roads, porta johns, vans, safety, environmental, etc.)
- Provide feedback to department supervision and training on proper procedures to equipment operators.
- Responsible for movement/transport of reassigned employees to new equipment during the shift and relocating equipment during shift.
- May deliver essential items throughout the shift to employees at their equipment.
- Responsible for occasional operation of mobile equipment (e.g. drills, shovels, dozers, haul trucks, small mobile equipment, etc.)
- Investigate all Health and Safety (H&S) events/tire issues within operational area, coordinate findings with the Health and Safety department, provide summary reports, enter Health and Safety incidents in H&S Management system, and maintain electronic filing system of prior safety incidents.
- Initiate post-accident testing in coordination with Field Supervisor.
- Transport employees to medical facility for injuries and illnesses and other situations requiring visits to the medical facilities.
- Perform as Relief or Fill-in Supervisor/Dispatcher when needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Three (3) years of related operational experience, including supervisory or lead experience.
- Must have completed academic and practical competencies required.
- The selected candidate shall demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills while also passing a written assessment.
- Additional certifications or licensure appropriate to the job may be required.
- Knowledge of operational area, policies, processes, and procedures.
- Knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques.
- Skilled in resolving day-to-day questions/problems regarding equipment, materials, methods, and procedures needed to complete projects.
- Skilled in effective communication, both verbally and written.
- Highly skilled in the operation of heavy mobile equipment (drills, shovels, haul trucks, dozer).
- Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
- Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
- High School diploma or GED preferred
- 1-2 years of Dispatch experience preferred
- SME/Mentor on multiple pieces of heavy equipment preferred
- Leadership skills preferred
Benefits
- $1,450 monthly housing allowance
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
heavy mobile equipment operationdrillsshovelshaul trucksdozerssafety practicesH&S Management systempost-accident testingequipment movementauditing
Soft skills
effective communicationleadershipproblem-solvingsupervisory methodsmentoringteam coordinationfeedback provisionorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsadaptability
Certifications
High School diplomaGEDadditional certifications or licensure