Hydromet EW Operator Trainee
About The Position
The Hydromet EW Operator Trainee safely performs duties related to the electro-winning process and maintenance of electrolytic cells at Freeport-McMoRan’s Bagdad operations in Arizona. Work may include draining cells, inspecting for damage, fixing leaks, hydro-blasting, cleaning, repairing or replacing level boxes, and replacing buffer sheets and boards. The role may also involve harvesting copper cathodes, blank maintenance, cathode pressing, shipping copper cathodes, cutting cathode samples, washing down cell lines, and scrap processing. Operators may use mobile equipment such as overhead cranes and forklifts and assist maintenance personnel with routine and non-routine equipment maintenance. Area housekeeping and other assigned duties are also required. The position is based at the Bagdad operations, which offers subsidized housing and amenities including an aquatic center, golf course, and fitness center. The work environment is physical and labor-intensive, and may involve a rotating schedule in a 24/7 operation, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and scheduled or unscheduled overtime.
Requirements
- Three months of experience in mining/manufacturing, industrial operations, commercial construction, commercial landscaping, or commercial agriculture.
- Complete the required academic and practical competencies, including applicable Line of Progression requirements for internal employees.
- Demonstrate the required aptitude and ability to apply knowledge and skills, and pass a written assessment where required.
- Pass all required training and/or testing.
- May be required to pass a medical exam.
- Comply with pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing as allowed by applicable laws.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- Willingness and ability to work in a physical labor-intensive environment, including walking five to ten-plus miles per day in the Tankhouse environment.
- Experience operating mobile material handling equipment such as forklifts and mobile cranes.
- Willingness and ability to work a rotating shift in a 24/7/365 environment, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and scheduled and unscheduled overtime according to business needs.
- Willingness and ability to wear all required PPE, including a full-face respirator, which requires a clean-shaven face.
- Previous relevant work experience, preferably in the mining industry.
Responsibilities
- Safely perform duties related to the electro-winning process and maintenance of electrolytic cells.
- Assist with and perform cell maintenance, including draining cells, inspecting for damage, fixing leaks, hydro-blasting, cleaning, repairing or replacing level boxes, and replacing buffer sheets and boards.
- Assist with and perform copper cathode harvesting, blank maintenance, cathode pressing, and copper cathode shipping.
- Perform tasks such as cutting cathode samples, washing down cell lines, and scrap processing.
- Operate mobile equipment such as overhead cranes and forklifts.
- Assist maintenance personnel with routine and non-routine equipment maintenance activities.
- Perform area housekeeping.
- 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.
- Subsidized housing at the Bagdad operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
