Senior Tribology Technician

Freeport McMoRan•Safford, AZ

35d•$37 - $50

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   Located in southeastern Arizona, close to more than 4 million acres of national forest, employees and their families can connect with the great outdoors while fishing, rafting, hiking and more. Several educational institutions also are nearby, including a Northern Arizona University satellite campus, Eastern Arizona College, and the Gila Institute for Technology.   What You Will Do The goal of the Reliability Centered Maintenance Group is to achieve higher equipment availability and lower maintenance costs through predictive maintenance technologies. This goal is realized by regularly scheduled monitoring of equipment with predictive technologies and coordinating the necessary maintenance through teamwork with other maintenance and operations personnel, including but not limited to supervision, planning, engineering and field personnel. This position requires travel to other facilities and interaction with vendors, contractors and Company personnel; any and all business must be conducted in a professional manner as a representative of Freeport-McMoRan. This position requires a responsible, self-motivated person who is able to work efficiently with minimal supervision.

Requirements

Seven (7) years of Journeyman level mechanical maintenance experience with industrial equipment (pumps, motors, gearboxes, pulleys, etc.) that includes:
Working knowledge and understanding of moving and rotating equipment such as pumps, motors, gearboxes and conveyors, from an operations and maintenance perspective, mechanically and electronically
Journeyman level ability to read, understand and apply information from technical manuals and other reference materials
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.
Ability to work in a team with a high regard for safety and environmental concerns and with a strong commitment to policies
Effective written, verbal and communication skills to satisfy training, safety, and electronic message transmission policies of the Company
Demonstrated computer skills in Windows environment with experience in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Possess Level I Oil Analysis certification or obtain within one (1) year of hire date
Valid state driver's license (or able to obtain one)
Satisfactory performance record (internal applicant)
Possess the ability to work with chemicals, solvents and gases

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or GED
Previous experience working with chemicals
Previous experience working in a lab
Previous experience working with oil analysis
Hands‑on experience with the following instruments:
Perkin Elmer 7300V ICP-OES spectrometer
Perkin Elmer Oil Express FTIR
Spectro LNF particle counter
Cannon Mini-QVX viscometers
Vapor Pro XL water analyzer from AZ Instruments
Kittiwake Analex pqL
Mettler Toledo titrators
Certifications in oil analysis
Oil analysis training, preferably from Noria
Experience with RCFA

Responsibilities

Monitor equipment ranging from the SX/EW, Smelter, Concentrator, Crushing/Conveying, Water System, Mine (Shovels, Drills, Haulage), Rod Plant, Refining, and outlying areas
Conduct oil analysis utilizing various laboratory instruments and associated software
Utilize current lab management software to load process and analyze oil sample data
Conduct data collection, analysis and reporting utilizing, but not limited to, the following equipment technologies: ICP-OES; FTIR; Viscometer; Particle Counter; Titration (TANT/TBN); Crackle Test; Digital Microscope; PQ Index
Report building/giving presentations utilizing various software programs, daily planning, including but not limited to Maintenance Plans and Maintenance orders utilizing the current CMMS
Support the RCM Program and its continual development; educate other personnel in any area of the RCM Program
Communicate effectively to provide, receive, and implement constructive feedback to support the mentoring program
Actively participate with Maintenance and Planning groups
Learn how various RCM/PdM technologies inter with lubrication data
Perform other duties as required