Hydromet SX Operator II

Freeport McMoRan•Clifton, AZ

10d•$27 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

At Freeport-McMoRan, the Hydromet SX Operator II works under general supervision to safely perform duties and operate processing equipment in a solution-extraction plant at a highly skilled level. The position is based at the Morenci open-pit copper mining complex in Arizona, which includes leaching systems, SX plants, and EW tank houses producing copper cathode. The role may include filling in for a supervisor, training and mentoring employees, completing maintenance, and operating mobile equipment as needed. Work takes place in a mine or manufacturing plant setting and may involve exposure to temperature and humidity extremes, moving machinery, electrical hazards, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes, or airborne particles. The position may require rotating or other non-day shifts in a 24/7/365 operation. Personal protective equipment is required in mine, outdoor, manufacturing, and plant environments.

Requirements

Two years of experience in hydromet processing operations.
Knowledge of Solution-Extraction and Leach Flow Sheets.
Knowledge of proper shutdown and startup procedures for copper sulphate and tank house electrolyte transfer systems.
Knowledge of pipelines and valve systems.
Completion of required academic and practical competencies, including applicable Line of Progression requirements for internal employees, and experience demonstrating the required aptitude.
Ability to apply knowledge and skills and pass a written assessment where required; assessment may cover skills, abilities, academic knowledge, and safety.
Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures in English.
Ability to communicate in English about job assignments, procedures, and applicable safety standards.
Ability to work in a potentially stressful environment.
Ability to perform duties involving standing, sitting, manual dexterity, climbing stairs and ladders, and working on uneven surfaces and elevated platforms.
Frequently may be required to lift up to 50 pounds during the workday.
May be required to work a non-standard schedule, including rotating shifts other than day shift, in a 24/7/365 operation.
Must pass required training and/or testing; may be required to pass a medical exam.
Must complete mandatory pre-employment drug testing and may be subject to ongoing testing as allowed by applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor SX processes, potentially including PLS, the SX circuit, and the electrolyte tank.
Collect and run plant samples.
Monitor processes and make adjustments as needed.
Adjust plant flows, including cell, acid, and dump flows.
Inspect pipelines, pumps and motors, ponds, rain gauges, dams, dam diversions, and berms.
Act as a fill-in supervisor as needed.
Train and mentor fellow employees.
Complete maintenance activities as needed.
May operate mobile equipment, such as forklifts and light-duty vehicles.
Perform area housekeeping.
Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

Employees required to work on-site may be eligible for 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/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.
Company housing and local amenities are described for Morenci, including daycare, a community center, library, health-care facilities, fitness centers, a movie theater, and a skate park.