Sr Technical Instructor/Facilitator - Mine Operations

Freeport McMoRan•Bagdad, AZ

75d•$42 - $58•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. This role develops employees’ skills in safety compliance and advanced operations through technical training that combines pre-developed materials with practical expertise. Training is primarily hands-on in simulated or field settings, supported by limited classroom instruction, ensuring engagement and adherence to regulatory and internal standards. It also assesses and affirms on-the-job performance using standardized tools and contributes to a collaborative team focused on workforce capability and safe, effective job performance. Deliver simulation-based and hands-on training to build complex competencies, assess performance using standardized tools, and align learning with business goals. Provide technical support to resolve equipment and systems issues and ensure training meets expectations. Facilitate compliance and technical training in classroom settings and document results in the LMS. Mentor instructors and contribute to the development of competency-based materials. Participate in train-the-trainer programs and continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED AND Ten years of directly related work experience and technical competence equivalent to an experienced operator or journeyman OR Bachelor’s degree and five years of directly related work experience
Proven computer literacy including MS Office and Windows
Demonstrated behaviors aligned with technical training values and company policies
Skill in analytical thinking
Desire and willingness to learn and grow
Passion for developing others
Experience mentoring, coaching, training, and assessing in field environments
Effective communication skills in English
Ability to understand and apply verbal and written safety-related instructions in English

Nice To Haves

Master tradesperson certification or license preferred
Experience in adult education or corporate training preferred
Experience in mining, manufacturing, or industrial environments preferred
Familiarity with MSHA or OSHA safety standards preferred
Prior exposure to a Learning Management System (LMS) preferred
Familiarity with competency-based training models preferred
Bilingual in Spanish preferred
MSHA Blue Card Certified preferred
Recent experience operating production drills, including PV271 and T50 drill platforms.
Demonstrated knowledge of drilling practices, drilling performance optimization, pre-operational inspections, and troubleshooting common drilling issues.
Experience operating over-the-road heavy trucks with a current Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred.
Experience operating Rotary Track Drills (RTD) in a surface mining environment.
Proficient in the operation of track dozers.
Experience operating motor graders.
Experience operating small loaders and other mobile equipment used in mining and construction environments.
Previous experience providing on-the-job training, coaching, mentoring, or skills verification for equipment operators.
MSHA instructor experience, task training experience, or workforce development/training experience preferred.
Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to employees with varying levels of experience and skill.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic training record systems.

Responsibilities

Develops employees’ skills in safety compliance and advanced operations through technical training.
Conducts training primarily hands-on in simulated or field settings, supported by limited classroom instruction.
Assesses and affirms on-the-job performance using standardized tools.
Contributes to a collaborative team focused on workforce capability and safe, effective job performance.
Delivers simulation-based and hands-on training to build complex competencies.
Assesses performance using standardized tools and aligns learning with business goals.
Provides technical support to resolve equipment and systems issues.
Ensures training meets expectations.
Facilitates compliance and technical training in classroom settings.
Documents training results in the LMS.
Mentors instructors and contributes to the development of competency-based materials.
Participates in train-the-trainer programs and continuous improvement efforts.