Autonomous Controls Specialist I

Freeport McMoRan•Bagdad, AZ

3d•$75,000 - $104,000•Onsite

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. The Autonomous Mining Dispatch Controls Specialist, also known as a Command Operator, manages and oversees the shift activities of the autonomous haul truck mining operations which includes the movement of equipment, personnel and materials. This individual will work closely with the mining operations team and the autonomous MineStar Command system to ensure the safe and efficient execution of daily mining activities to achieve the production goals.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED, and five (5) years of related operational experience, including supervisory or lead experience, OR Bachelor’s Degree in a technical mining related discipline with at least one summer internship experience (or equivalent) working in mining or industrial environment
Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures in English
Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures and applicable safety standards
Proficiency in computer operation and application
Organizational and priority setting - able to make complex decisions and prioritize outcomes
Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
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

Experience with Fleet Management Systems such as MineStar Fleet and/or Modular Mining Dispatch
Engineering experience
Diverse work experience in various areas of the mining processes
Conflict management – able to deal with difficult people or situations.
Influencing others – get work done through others and able to effectively manage up.
Negotiation skills – ability to be able to achieve target outcomes in an environment of competing priorities

Responsibilities

Primarily responsible for the execution of the mine plan through the effective use of Command for Mine Star Hauling system. Responsible for data accuracy and correct blend management in accordance with mine plan.
Prioritize work to meet shift objectives. Follow specific operating procedures. Complete and validate shift reports, shift turnover and document all issues requiring follow up. Employ production efficient practices e.g.: decision support, travel progress, and status page.
Set the workplace health and safety culture within control operations. Develop and implement safety procedures and protocols for the autonomous haul truck system. Comply and adhere to all company policies, regulations and procedures. Report autonomous related incidents as soon as practicable. Participate in safety meetings, investigations and safety programs.
Monitor operations/processes and system performance to ensure key performance indicators are met. Communicate with affected parties when plans or decisions are modified.
Liaise with other departments, internal and external, to coordinate activities, including but not limited to, maintenance, engineering, etc.
Provide training and coaching as needed to other personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned