Acid Plant Operator II

Freeport McMoRan•Safford, AZ

5d•$26 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Skilled employees in an Acid Plant environment who operate, and may perform minor maintenance on plant systems. Employees will work under minimal supervision where the primary objective is safe production.

Requirements

Two (2) years of experience in the trade
Experience with plant/operational equipment
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.
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
This is a Safety sensitive role
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
Willing and able to work in a physical environment, including lifting up to fifty (50) pounds safely throughout the work day
Willing and able to work rotating shifts that include days, nights, weekends, holidays, and both scheduled and unscheduled overtime 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
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.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or GED
Previous mining or industrial plant experience
Experience working in an Acid Plant environment

Responsibilities

Operate/control processing equipment per operating guidelines
Operate mobile equipment
Monitor equipment via computer and complete data entry via computer
Perform area housekeeping to include tasks such as shoveling, digging, using a hose, etc.
Train and mentor other Operations employees
Perform minor preventative maintenance as necessary
Act as Fill-in Supervisor as needed
Perform other duties as required