Autonomous Mining Pit Technician I

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   

Looking to live in a small town with big opportunities? Our Bagdad operations in Arizona offers housing at a subsidized rate, a family-friendly atmosphere and numerous amenities including an aquatic center, golf course and fitness center. Located 100 miles northwest of Phoenix, Bagdad is home to the world's first commercial - scale concentrate leach processing facility, as well as one of the longest continuously operating solvent extraction/electrowinning plants in the world.  Visit the Bagdad town website to learn more.

What You Will Do

You support autonomous mining operations and assist with operational changes to optimize autonomous activities within the mine. You escort personnel and equipment within the Autonomous Operating Zone (AOZ) and perform duties at the fuel dock, including fueling haul trucks, conducting inspections, executing mode changes, replacing data loggers, and performing master resets. You assist with the safe movement and relocation of shovels and drills by establishing and maintaining exclusion zones, escorting and spotting equipment, supporting cable, hose, and trailing equipment management, and coordinating with operations, maintenance, and autonomous teams. You also assist with autonomous mining duties such as pit inspections, audits, and recovering and intervening with trucks, may operate heavy equipment within the AOZ, and perform other duties as required.

What You Bring To Freeport

• Six (6) months experience in mining, autonomous operations, industrial or related operations
• Ability to apply knowledge and skills and pass a written assessment when required, based on skills, academic knowledge, and safety

Preferred Qualifications

• Willing to occasionally work overnight shifts

What We Offer You 

The estimated pay range for this role is currently $24.00 $32.00/hour. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process. Click here to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.  

• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits  
• Company-paid life and disability insurance  
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match  
• Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave  
• Tuition assistance  
• Employee Assistance Program  
• Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle  
• Internal progression opportunities  
• Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!

What We Require   

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer  

Please be advised that Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to HRSC@fmi.com.