Technical Instructor/Facilitator - Mine Operations

Freeport McMoRan•Bagdad, AZ

8d•$37 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

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
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

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
Recent experience operating production drills, including PV271 and T50 drill platforms.
Demonstrated knowledge of drilling practices, drilling performance optimization, pre-operational inspections, and troubleshooting common drilling issues.
Experience operating over-the-road heavy trucks with a current Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred.
Experience operating Rotary Track Drills (RTD) in a surface mining environment.
Proficient in the operation of track dozers.
Experience operating motor graders.
Experience operating small loaders and other mobile equipment used in mining and construction environments.
Previous experience providing on-the-job training, coaching, mentoring, or skills verification for equipment operators.
MSHA instructor experience, task training experience, or workforce development/training experience preferred.
Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to employees with varying levels of experience and skill.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic training record systems.

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.