Supervisor Hydromet

Freeport-McMoRan•Bayard, NM

9d•$90,000 - $124,500•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 Chino is an open-pit copper mining complex located 15 miles from the historic mining community of Silver City in southwestern New Mexico. The historic Chino mine was among the world's first low-grade, open-pit copper mines. Today, the operation consists of a 36,000-metric-ton-per-day concentrator that produces copper and a 150-million-pound-per-year solvent extraction/electrowinning plant that produces copper cathode from solution generated by run-of-mine leaching. The community of Silver City boasts various restaurants, arts, entertainment, cliff dwellings, festivals and much more. Residents and visitors enjoy gentle four seasons, with three hundred days of sunshine a year and low humidity. From unique shopping finds in the galleries to everyday groceries, schools and housing, there are numerous amenities for everyone. Visit Silver City to learn more. What You Will Do Under general supervision, you supervise, coordinate, and control the safe and efficient operation of an assigned work unit. You assign, supervise, and review the work of staff in the assigned work unit, implement production plans according to the approved schedule, and may participate in the full range of daily operational duties performing the most difficult tasks. You inspect and evaluate work in progress, identify problem areas, and may direct remedial action. You conduct performance evaluations on subordinate staff, prepare estimates of staffing, materials, and equipment requirements for projected work activities, and maintain an inventory of parts and materials. You approve purchases of materials and equipment, maintain time, materials and equipment use reports, and requisition tools, supplies, materials, and equipment. You train staff in safety procedures and maintain safety data sheets for crews, and you perform other duties as required. What We Offer You The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $90,000 - $124,500. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process. Click here to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED AND five (5) years of related operational experience including supervisory or lead experience
Bachelor’s degree in a technical mining related discipline with at least one summer internship experience (or equivalent) working in a mining or industrial environment including supervisory or lead experience
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

Working knowledge of Hydromet operations and daily production processes.
Basic understanding of equipment maintenance and pumping system operation.
Ability to support, guide, and coach team members; leads by example.
Experience using or tracking KPIs to monitor team performance.
Ability to assist in developing short-term work plans and support longer-term planning.
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Ability to follow and uphold Freeport McMoRan’s Guiding Principles, Principles of Business Conduct, and all site-specific rules and policies.
Skilled in resolving and escalating critical issues early and professionally

Responsibilities

You supervise, coordinate, and control the safe and efficient operation of an assigned work unit.
You assign, supervise, and review the work of staff in the assigned work unit, implement production plans according to the approved schedule, and may participate in the full range of daily operational duties performing the most difficult tasks.
You inspect and evaluate work in progress, identify problem areas, and may direct remedial action.
You conduct performance evaluations on subordinate staff, prepare estimates of staffing, materials, and equipment requirements for projected work activities, and maintain an inventory of parts and materials.
You approve purchases of materials and equipment, maintain time, materials and equipment use reports, and requisition tools, supplies, materials, and equipment.
You train staff in safety procedures and maintain safety data sheets for crews, and you perform other duties as required.