Contract Controls Specialist I

Freeport McMoRan•Clifton, AZ

11d•$65,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, provide expertise and leadership in scheduling and prioritizing contracting activities at the assigned site. Oversee the safety, quality, and performance of outside service contractors. Serve as the site expert and Company representative, interfacing with contractors and multiple company disciplines on contracting activities. The role is based at Morenci operations, an open-pit copper mining complex approximately 50 miles northeast of Safford, Arizona. Work is primarily in a busy, non-smoking office, with occasional work in a mine, outdoors, or a manufacturing plant.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and four years of specific experience in maintenance, supply chain, or operations within a mining or manufacturing environment; OR high school diploma or GED and four years of related experience in those areas, including specific planning experience; OR a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field, with no experience required.
Working knowledge of contracting activities.
Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures in English.
Ability to communicate in English regarding job assignments, procedures, and applicable safety standards.
Ability to work in a potentially stressful environment.
Must be able to frequently sit, stand, and walk, and frequently lift and carry up to 10 pounds.
Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam and must pass all required training and/or testing.
Must comply with mandatory pre-employment drug testing and ongoing random drug testing as allowed by applicable laws.
Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, potentially including shifts other than day shift, at a 24/7, 365-day operation.
Personal protective equipment is required when working in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing, or plant environment.

Responsibilities

Administer contract requests; participate in sourcing activities and award recommendations; onboard and offboard contractors; and issue routine correspondence.
Maintain and update assigned contracts and ensure payment methods are in place for prompt contractor payment.
Review and approve invoices for correctness and accuracy of contractor work.
Lead collaborative sourcing with stakeholders, including insourcing and outsourcing decisions, development of scopes of work, and contractor performance activities.
Establish and monitor planned contractor schedules for plant and equipment in the assigned area; review and help prioritize work schedules; review and report contracting budgets and run rates, mitigating potential risks.
Monitor and report safety, health, and environmental requirements; ensure workforce size and skills are adequate and quality standards are met.
Use tools and resources to communicate contractor requirements and follow up on contractor work quality and completion.
Develop a working knowledge of the Company’s contracting standards, programs, and goals.
Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

Eligible onsite employees may receive a $750 monthly housing allowance, subject to program guidelines.
Affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Company-paid life and disability insurance.
401(k) plan with employer contribution and 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.
Morenci amenities include company housing, daycare and community center, library, health-care facilities, fitness centers, movie theater, skate park, parks, and recreation activities.