Hydromet Leach Operator Trainee

Freeport-McMoRan•Casa Grande, AZ

8d•$21 - $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!

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
Experience with solution handling equipment, including sumps, pumps, and leaching areas
Ability to operate mobile equipment such as loaders, forklifts, water trucks, dump trucks, light duty vehicles & UTV’s
Experience in a process, manufacturing, or mining environment
Basic Computer Skills
Experience working in a discontinued mine site
Knowledge of Tohono O'dham Nation laws, policies and government

Responsibilities

Performs duties related to the leaching process and leach field construction.
May assist with and perform 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.
May assist with and perform clay treatment which may include using a filter press.
May assist with and perform loading, delivering, and unloading pipe and materials.
May operate mobile equipment such as skid-steer loaders, forklifts, boom trucks, and light duty vehicles.
May assist with maintenance activities.
Perform area housekeeping.
Perform other duties as required.