Technical Instructor/Facilitator - Fixed Plant Maintenance

Freeport-McMoRan•Bayard, NM

9d•$36 - $49•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 This role focuses on developing learners' skills in safety, compliance, and operations and maintenance tasks through technical training using pre-developed materials and personal expertise. Training is hands-on in simulated or field settings, ensuring learners are engaged, supported, and evaluated according to regulatory and internal standards. The role also involves assessing employees' on-the-job skills to ensure safe and effective application, contributing to a collaborative team environment. Facilitate hands-on and classroom training to build employee skills and reinforce technical and compliance knowledge through interactive activities and assessments. Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance to align training with workforce needs and escalate unresolved issues. Provide technical support to address learning gaps and assist in resolving equipment-related challenges. Contribute to the development of competency-based materials and mentor instructional staff. Participate in train-the-trainer programs and maintain accurate training records in the LMS.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED with 7 years of experience in training or leading teams in a relevant field; OR Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of directly related work experience
Technical competence equivalent to an experienced operator or mechanical tradesperson/journeyman
Proven computer literacy, including proficiency with MS Office and Windows
Strong analytical thinking and effective communication skills
Demonstrated passion for developing others and willingness to learn
Ability to follow and apply company policies and procedures
Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions in English
Ability to communicate in English regarding job assignments, procedures, and safety standards

Nice To Haves

Experience in adult education or corporate training preferred
Experience in mining or industrial environments preferred
Familiarity with MSHA/OSHA standards preferred
Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) preferred
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred
Experience mentoring/coaching in field environments preferred
Familiarity with competency-based training models preferred
MSHA Blue Card certification preferred
Alignments
Basic
Precision
Laser
V-Belts
Installation
Tensioning
Hydraulics
Safety
Reading schematics
Troubleshooting
Repair
Pumps
Application
Installation
Rebuild
Troubleshooting
Welding
Understanding symbols
Layout
Processes

Responsibilities

Facilitate hands-on and classroom training to build employee skills and reinforce technical and compliance knowledge through interactive activities and assessments.
Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance to align training with workforce needs and escalate unresolved issues.
Provide technical support to address learning gaps and assist in resolving equipment-related challenges.
Contribute to the development of competency-based materials and mentor instructional staff.
Participate in train-the-trainer programs and maintain accurate training records in the LMS.