Certified Mobile Crane Operator
About The Position
The Certified Mobile Crane Operator assists with operational and technical guidance for the designated mobile crane support group at assigned sites. The role supports employee development and training in mobile crane operations, planning and preparation for scheduled jobs, and participation in safety programs and compliance activities. It also contributes to cost control and department operating, maintenance, and capital budgets; mentors new Mobile Crane Operators and Apprentices; and serves on the selection panel for Master Mobile Crane Operator. The position is based at Freeport-McMoRan’s Safford operations in southeastern Arizona, a zero-discharge mining facility operating since 2007.
Requirements
- Complete an apprenticeship program, or hold an associate degree from an accredited college in a mechanical field, or have equivalent qualifications as determined by Freeport-McMoRan Management.
- Have four years of experience in a related industrial maintenance/construction mechanical mobile crane operator field.
- Have a minimum of four years of journeyman/mobile crane operator experience or equivalent work experience with large mobile cranes of 150 tons or greater capacity.
- Pass the written Certified Crane Operator examination covering safety and technical knowledge, including hydraulics, alignments, and bearings.
- Pass a panel interview and a hands-on Certified Crane Operator practical examination demonstrating practical skills, including diagnostics.
- Have DDI and TEAMS training or equivalent.
- Hold a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
- Pass an annual physical that includes color recognition and depth perception.
- Complete required academic and practical competencies, including Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where applicable, and demonstrate the required aptitude.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills and pass a written assessment where required, covering skills and abilities, academic knowledge, and safety.
- Pass any required medical exam and training and/or testing.
- Meet pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing requirements, as allowed by applicable law.
Responsibilities
- Assist in providing operational and technical advice and guidance for the designated mobile crane support group at assigned sites.
- Assist in developing and training employees in mobile crane operations.
- Assist in planning and preparing for scheduled jobs.
- Participate in company safety programs, including behavioral audits, JSAs, SOPs, Near Miss Reporting, Metals, and other programs designated by management.
- Assist management with compliance with company policies, procedures, and environmental requirements.
- Understand cost control and assist in developing department operating, maintenance, and capital budgets.
- Participate in mentoring new Mobile Crane Operators and Apprentices.
- Serve on the selection panel for Master Mobile Crane Operator.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- 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, and holiday pay.
- Parental leave.
- Tuition assistance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Discounted pet, auto, home, and vehicle insurance plans.
- Internal progression opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
