Job Description

Description

Highly skilled mechanic who safely perform diagnostic, maintenance and repair of pump systems and associated equipment.

• Troubleshoot and perform the removal, repair and installation of pumps, pipelines, fire water systems, interceptor wells, potable water systems, hydraulic systems and their associated parts
• Performs mechanical and lubrication preventative maintenance on pumping systems by checking bearings “grease and purge”, motor temp, coupling temp, adjusting packing, checking for visual and vibration signs of breakdown, etc.
• Prioritize and make decisions regarding equipment repair as needed
• Responsible for maintaining work orders and performing work area inspections
• Train and mentor other employees
• Perform advanced welding (Stick, MIG, Intershield, Drisco Fusion) and fabrication of brackets, headers and other related components
• May operate equipment such as: trucks, bobcats, forklifts, mobile cranes, backhoes, loaders, road graders, and small mobile equipment
• Act as a Fill-in Supervisor as required
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in pump mechanical/maintenance or a combination of education and experience in industrial mechanical repair and maintenance
• Valid Driver's License
• Knowledge of APP inspections
• Ability to prioritize repairs and possess excellent decision making skills
• Ability to troubleshoot machine systems
• Ability to work and effectively communicate with others in a team environment
• Must be proficient in multiple types of welding, fabrication and layout
• Knowledge of blue stake process
• Ability to install bearings
• Demonstrate safety as a core value
• 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 aptitude. The selected candidate shall demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills while also passing a written assessment where required. This exam is based on skills/abilities and/or academic knowledge; as well as safety.

Preferred

• High School diploma or GED
• Experience working in a mining environment
• Experience repairing and troubleshooting pumps, piping and related systems
• Basic computer skills

Criteria/Conditions

• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
• Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
• While performing duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear, see and work in confined spaces
• Work is performed in a mining or industrial environment which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles
• Occasionally may be asked required to life moderately heavy to heavy objects up to fifty (50) pounds during the course of the workday
• Will be required to work rotating shifts in a 24/7/365 operation
• 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
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as allowed by applicable state laws