Assistant Planner - Mine Maintenance

Freeport McMoRanClifton, AZ
$28 - $38Onsite

About The Position

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career. Located approximately 50 miles northeast of Safford, Arizona on U.S. Highway 191, Morenci operations (an open-pit copper mining complex) has been in continuous operation since 1939. The operation consists of two concentrators, crushed-ore leach pad and stacking system, a low-grade run-of-mine (ROM) leaching system; four SX plants; and three EW tank houses that produce copper cathode. Morenci is a unique company town where our employees and their families can reconnect with nature through hiking, fishing, camping, hunting and numerous parks. The company offers several amenities, including company housing OR employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines, a newly constructed daycare and community center, library, health-care facilities, state-of-the-art fitness centers, a movie theater and a skate park. Our dedicated Parks and Recreation Division plans activities for people of all ages, making sure there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED and two (2) years related experience in supporting field maintenance or operations department within a mining/mfg environment, OR Associate’s degree in applicable field.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in SAP and associated applications
  • Experience in MS Office
  • Some knowledge of general maintenance practices

Responsibilities

  • Support the area Planners in all facets of job preparation, execution and follow up as prescribed by the Freeport-McMoRan standards, including time spent “in the field” to ensure readiness and availability of materials and equipment resources.
  • Maintain a history for all assigned activities in the management system.
  • Under the guidance of the Equipment Reliability Standards (ERS) closely interacts with the Planners in the assigned area to maintain and monitor planned schedules for assigned activities.
  • Attend daily, weekly, and monthly planning meetings with key stakeholders.
  • Review, prioritize and schedule work orders.
  • Assist in maintaining the integrity of data in the maintenance management system (SAP).
  • Assist Planners in the planning and organization for planned major production shutdowns.
  • Assist Planners with generating regular and ad hoc reports.
  • Engage with onsite Global Supply Chain to control warehouse minimum/maximum levels and appropriate storage conditions of materials and parts.
  • Upkeep, monitor and adjust schedules for assigned activities.
  • Maintain these schedules in the management system.
  • Organize data to support maintenance management decisions, including departmental budgets and weekly forecasting.
  • Perform other duties as needed.

Benefits

  • Company housing OR employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines
  • 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
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