Superintendent Mine Maintenance

Freeport-McMoRan•Safford, AZ

2d•$116,000 - $162,500•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! Where You Will Work In operation since 2007, Safford operations is a zero-discharge facility and one of the most sustainable mines in the United States. The operation’s commitment to utilizing advanced technologies and sustainable practices strongly emphasizes safety and environmental stewardship. 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. Description Under limited supervision, plan, organize, manage and evaluate assigned operations, including but not limited to, daily production, product quality, environmental management, safety, or maintenance. Supervise through Senior Supervisors. Establish tactical and strategic goals, objectives, policies and procedures in assigned area within the business Direct Supervisors and other staff in daily operations; inspect daily operations and projects in progress and upon completion to ensure quality of work Provide administrative and technical direction to staff; interpret policies and procedures established by regulatory agencies Oversee and recommend the selection of key staff; participate in the selection of staff Work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement disciplinary procedures and recommend terminations; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary Forecast necessary funds for staffing, materials and supplies, and capital improvement projects Submit budget recommendations and justifications; monitor and control expenditures Develop, plan, and coordinate the work plan for assigned projects and responsibilities, which may include project management, cost estimates and program development; coordinate work with other units and site departments Provide information and resources to site officials and other departments; answer questions and provide information to the public Review Capital Improvement Plans and make recommendations Evaluate infrastructure, facilities and operating systems for needed maintenance and repair Coordinate the activities of consultants and contractors Perform other duties as required

Requirements

High School diploma or GED and seven (7) years of related operational experience, including supervisory or management experience, OR
Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of related operational experience, including supervisory or management experience
Additional certifications or licensure appropriate to the job may be required, depending upon the department/site.
Skilled in supervising, evaluating, training and motivating employees
Ability to plan, prioritize, direct and manage a diverse number of operational areas, projects and activities
Skilled in preparing, defending, monitoring and administering budgets
Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
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
Work is 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 regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear and see.
Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects up to thirty (30) pounds during the course of the workday.
Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, or manufacturing 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 per 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

None

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, manage and evaluate assigned operations, including but not limited to, daily production, product quality, environmental management, safety, or maintenance.
Establish tactical and strategic goals, objectives, policies and procedures in assigned area within the business
Direct Supervisors and other staff in daily operations; inspect daily operations and projects in progress and upon completion to ensure quality of work
Provide administrative and technical direction to staff; interpret policies and procedures established by regulatory agencies
Oversee and recommend the selection of key staff; participate in the selection of staff
Work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement disciplinary procedures and recommend terminations; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary
Forecast necessary funds for staffing, materials and supplies, and capital improvement projects
Submit budget recommendations and justifications; monitor and control expenditures
Develop, plan, and coordinate the work plan for assigned projects and responsibilities, which may include project management, cost estimates and program development; coordinate work with other units and site departments
Provide information and resources to site officials and other departments; answer questions and provide information to the public
Review Capital Improvement Plans and make recommendations
Evaluate infrastructure, facilities and operating systems for needed maintenance and repair
Coordinate the activities of consultants and contractors
Perform other duties as required