Technical Coordinator - Maintenance Support
About The Position
The Technical Coordinator - Maintenance Support serves as a technical expert in past and present operations and maintenance, providing expertise for maintenance and commissioning or decommissioning. The role requires broad and deep knowledge of industrial processes and associated equipment. The position leads projects and collaborates with maintenance and operations teams to improve equipment reliability and run time. Work includes asset preservation, commissioning, and rebuilds, with internal team members and external vendors or contractors. The coordinator reviews plant and equipment maintenance documentation to identify actual or potential problems, determine root causes, and take action to resolve or prevent production and maintenance issues. The role collaborates with Planners, Operations, and others on critical maintenance activities; champions safety and environmental processes; mentors personnel on maintenance best practices; and helps develop and use standard maintenance templates. Other duties may be assigned. The position is based in Morenci, Safford, or Sierrita, with travel to support other Freeport-McMoRan locations. Work is performed in person at the Phoenix Collaboration Hub and site locations. Frequent domestic and international travel is required, with frequency also dependent on business needs. Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, potentially including shifts other than day shift at a 24/7 operation.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Seven years of journeyman-level mechanical maintenance repair or rebuild experience with industrial equipment, including pumps, motors, gearboxes, and pulleys; experience must include project management.
- Journeyman-level ability to read, understand, and apply information from technical manuals and other reference materials, including blueprints.
- Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals in all units of measure.
- Ability to work safely around industrial equipment and relevant adverse conditions while using applicable personal protective equipment.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and troubleshoot problems.
- Effective written, verbal, and communication skills to meet company training, safety, and electronic message transmission policies.
- Alignment training certification.
- Completion of a Mechanical Maintenance Apprenticeship or equivalent.
- Pass all required training and/or testing.
- Frequent domestic and international travel is required.
- Must comply with mandatory pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing as allowed by applicable laws.
- Use required personal protective equipment when working in mine, outdoor, manufacturing, or plant environments.
Nice To Haves
- Experience and/or certification in laser shaft alignment techniques.
- Experience and/or certification as a Millwright in industrial, mining, manufacturing, or related environments.
- Experience and/or certification in vibration analysis, including machinery condition monitoring and predictive maintenance practices.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical expertise in operations and maintenance, including maintenance and commissioning or decommissioning.
- Lead projects and collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to achieve equipment reliability and run time, including asset preservation, commissioning, and rebuilds.
- Review maintenance documentation for plant and equipment to identify potential and existing problems.
- Determine root causes of identified problems and take action to resolve or prevent production and maintenance issues.
- Collaborate with Planners, Operations, and others to plan critical maintenance activities.
- Champion safety and environmental processes to support and improve maintenance work practices.
- Mentor personnel on maintenance best practices, including processes, tooling, and specifications.
- Collaborate to develop and use standard maintenance templates to achieve equipment reliability.
- Perform other duties as requested.
Benefits
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Company-paid life and disability insurance.
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution or match.
- Paid time off, paid sick time, and holiday pay.
- Parental leave.
- Tuition assistance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Discounted auto, home, and pet insurance plans.
- Internal progression opportunities.
- Additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
