Hydromet Diagnostic Mechanic

Hydromet Diagnostic Mechanic Job Highlights

Company Profile

Freeport-McMoRan is a leading international mining company. It operates large, long-lived, geographically diverse assets with significant proven and probable reserves of copper, gold, and molybdenum.

Job Profile

The company is seeking a Hydromet Diagnostic Mechanic who will safely perform diagnostic, maintenance, and repair of equipment, pumps, and systems in the Hydrometallurgical process and infrastructure.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED

Work Experience

• 2 years of experience in mechanical/maintenance crafts (including welder, boilermaker, machinist, or facility maintenance/construction) or a combination of education and experience in industrial mechanical repair and maintenance.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Highly skilled mechanic who safely performs diagnostic, maintenance, and repair of equipment, pumps, and systems in the Hydrometallurgical process and infrastructure.
• May operate mobile equipment such as hydro lifts, mobile cranes, forklifts, man lifts, overhead cranes, boom trucks, and light-duty vehicles.
• Mentors and trains other employees.
• Performs as a Fill-in Supervisor as required.
• Performs component diagnostic, replacement, and repairs on, but not limited to: Upenders, rigidizers, mixers, compressors, overhead cranes, fire systems, pump systems, and hydraulic systems. May also work on Pit dewatering systems.
• Performs mechanical and lubrication preventative maintenance by checking oil levels and changing oil, checking seals for leakage, and grease, maintaining compressors, checking filters, etc.
• Performs the removal, repair, and installation of piping and pump components, such as valves, expansion joints, and check valves.
• Performs welding (Mig, Tig, and Stick) on structures (stairways, guards, handrails, etc.) and equipment (piping, cathode press, upender, etc..)
• Prioritizes and makes decisions regarding equipment repair as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• May be required to work rotating shifts in a 24/7/365 operation
• Occasionally may be asked to life moderately heavy to heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the workday
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing, or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves, and any other protective equipment as required
• This is a Safety sensitive role
• Required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear, see and work in confined spaces
• Work may be performed in a manufacturing plant which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electric shock, toxic chemicals, fumes, or airborne particles

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to communicate in English for job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair
• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures in English
• FPM Diagnostic Mechanic I: The selected candidate shall demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and technical skills while achieving a 35% score on a written assessment where required. This exam is based on technical skills/abilities or academic knowledge; as well as safety. Must be able to demonstrate proficient basic welding skills.
• Knowledge of pumps (valves, expansion joints, check valves) and ability to repair them
• 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 mechanical aptitude.
• Proficiency in welding/cutting (Mig, Tig, Stick)
• Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, welding, plumbing, blueprints, schematics, and fabrication

Benefits/Perks

Health Benefits-

• Three medical plan options through United HealthCare, including a high deductible plan with a company
• contribution to a Health Savings Account
• Two dental plan options through Delta Dental
• Vision plan through VSP
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care expenses

Quality of Life Benefits-

• Adoption assistance for some adoption expenses
• Auto, home, and pet insurance plans at competitive rates
• College scholarship opportunities for children of full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional concerns
• Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement to employees for further education

Financial Security Benefits-

• Company-paid disability, life, and AD&D insurance with the option to increase coverage for some plans
• Short-term and core long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance is equal to 2x your base salary
• Accidental death and dismemberment coverage at 2x your base salary
• Basic spouse and child life coverage options
• Retirement savings plan managed by Schwab Retirement Plan Services
• Both pre-tax and Roth 401(k) employee contributions
• Company-paid online financial wellness program to help manage your finances by creating a budget,
• reducing debt and saving for retirement
• Group legal plan option with access to a nationwide network of attorneys

Employer’s Statement

Freeport-McMoRan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.