Tailings Operator II

Freeport McMoRan•Parshall, CO

3d•$29 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the Henderson Mill site off of CO-9 between Kremmling, CO and Silverthorne, CO. This is a rural, alpine area approximately 2 hours from the Denver metropolitan area. The mill is at an altitude of approximately 10,000 feet. In the winter the average high temperature is 28 degrees and the average low is 0 degrees. In the summer the average high temperature is 75 degrees and the average low is 40 degrees. The average snowfall in Summit/Grand counties is in excess of 250 inches per year. Highly skilled employees operate at least two (2) pieces of heavy equipment such as haul trucks, water trucks and rubber-tired dozers and are qualified to train others. Employees work under minimal supervision in environments where the primary objective is safe production.

Requirements

At least two (2) years in trade
Demonstrated proficiency in the operation of at least two (2) pieces of heavy equipment
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.
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

Operates heavy equipment
Trains and mentors other Operations employees
Communicates through computer dispatching system or two-way radio
Performs pre-shift inspection of equipment
Performs equipment preventative maintenance such as adding fuel, coolant, oil and air as necessary
Performs Operations support activities
Performs other tasks as assigned