Hydromet Leach Operator I

Freeport McMoRan•Tyrone, NM

13d•$23 - $31•Onsite

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About The Position

Performs duties related to the leaching process and leach field construction.

Requirements

Six (6) months of experience in the trade
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.
Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
This is a Safety sensitive role
Work is performed in a mine or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, and work on elevated platforms
Occasionally may be required to lift up to fifty (50) pounds during the course of the work day
May be required to work a non-standard schedule which may include shift work (other than day shift) in a 24/7/365 operation
Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required
Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as allowed by applicable state laws
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
Pipe Fusion Machine experience: 4", 4"-12", 6"-18", 8"-24", and 12"-36" machines
Proficient with hand tools
Experience in in fusing 3" to 30" pipe
Experience Operating backhoes, forklifts, loaders, dozers, and excavators
Ability to work outside during scheduled shift in all weather conditions
Experience with equipment monitoring and data entry via computer
Ability to work a shift of physical nature; lifting, pulling, bending, and dragging

Responsibilities

Performs pipe fusions using fusing machine
Responsible for having knowledge of plant nomenclature to include sumps, pumps, and leaching areas
Responsible for having knowledge of various evaporative spray heads and drip systems and may assist with and perform the proper placement of these on leach fields
Perform loading, delivering, and unloading pipe and materials
Operate mobile equipment such as loaders, forklifts, boom trucks, and light duty vehicles and UTV (Utility terrain vehicle)
Perform area housekeeping
Perform maintenance activities
Perform other duties as required