Supervisor Laboratory

Freeport-McMoRan•Tucson, AZ

49d•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 Our Technology Center is home to a team of globally recognized engineers and scientists who provide innovative mining, processing and environmental solutions to our operations throughout the world. Our employees make use of state-of-the-art laboratories and test facilities, including a fully automated analytical lab – the first of its kind in the Americas. Employees provide direct support in a variety of areas: mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, analytical chemistry, mineralogy, process economics, mining and geology. Whether you choose to live in Green Valley, Sahuarita or Tucson, you will enjoy spectacular sunsets and mild winters, as well as numerous local attractions. Tucson is home to the Pima Air and Space Museum, University of Arizona and Sonora Desert Museum. Other notable community staples are several schools, hospitals, restaurants, parks, shopping centers and more. Visit sahuaritaaz.gov and tucsonaz.gov to learn more. Description Under general supervision, supervises, coordinates and controls the safe and efficient operation of an assigned work unit.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED and five (5) years of related operational experience, including supervisory or lead experience; OR
Bachelor's degree in a technical mining related discipline with at least one (1) summer internship experience (or equivalent) working in a mining or industrial environment
Additional certifications or licensure appropriate to the job may be required
Knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques
Skilled in resolving day-to-day questions/problems regarding equipment, materials, methods and procedures needed to complete projects
Skilled in budget preparation, monitoring and administration
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 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
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.

Responsibilities

Assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of staff for assigned work unit.
Implement production plans according to approved schedule
May participate in the full range of daily operational duties, performing the most difficult
Inspects and evaluates work in progress, identifies any problem areas, and may direct remedial action
Conducts performance evaluations on subordinate staff
Prepares estimates of the staffing, materials, and equipment requirements for projected work activities
Maintains an inventory of parts and materials
Approves purchases of materials and equipment
Maintains time, materials and equipment use reports
Requisitions tools, supplies, materials and equipment
Trains staff in safety procedures
Maintains safety data sheets for crews
Performs other duties as required