Hydromet EW Operator Trainee

Freeport-McMoRan•Tyrone, NM

4d•$20 - $27•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. Apply Today! Where You Will Work Tyrone is an open-pit copper mining complex located in Grant County, New Mexico – just 10 miles south of the historic mining community of Silver City. The copper processing facilities currently consist of a solvent extraction/electrowinning operation with an annual maximum capacity of approximately 100 million pounds of copper. The community of Silver City boasts various restaurants, arts, entertainment, cliff dwellings, festivals and much more. Residents and visitors enjoy gentle four seasons, with three hundred days of sunshine a year and low humidity. From unique shopping finds in the galleries to everyday groceries, schools and housing, there are numerous amenities for everyone. Visit Silver City to learn more.

Requirements

Three (3) months experience in one of the following areas: Mining/Manufacturing
Industrial Operations
Commercial Construction
Commercial Landscaping
Commercial Agriculture
Must have completed academic and practical competencies required (this includes Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where LOP Exists) and have experience demonstrating the required aptitude. The selected candidate shall demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills while also passing a written assessment where required. This exam is based on skills/abilities and/or academic knowledge; as well as safety.
Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.
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

High School diploma or GED
Willing and able to work in a physical labor-intensive environment, including walking five to ten-plus (5-10+) miles per day in the Tankhouse environment
Experience operating mobile material handling equipment (forklifts, mobile cranes, etc.)
Willing and able to work a rotating shift in a 24/7/265 environment that includes days, nights, weekends, holidays, and both scheduled and unscheduled overtime according to business needs
Willing and able to wear all PPE required, including a full face respirator (which requires a clean shaven face) as may be required by the job duties
Previous relative work experience preferably in the mining industry

Responsibilities

Safely performs duties related to the electro-winning process and maintenance of electrolytic cells.
May assist with and perform cell maintenance such as, draining cells, inspecting for damage, fixing leaks, hydro-blasting, cleaning, repairing/replacing level boxes, and replacing buffer sheets and boards
May assist with and perform Harvesting of copper cathodes
Blank maintenance
Cathode pressing
Shipping of copper cathodes
May assist with and perform various tasks such as cutting cathode samples, washing down cell lines, and scrap processing
May operate mobile equipment such as overhead cranes and forklifts
May assist maintenance personnel in performing routine and non-routine equipment maintenance activities
Perform area housekeeping
Perform other duties as required